Travel Info
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Visa Requirements
Important note for travelers
Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid Schengen visas and who have already entered Schengen countries, as per the Schengen regulations, may now travel to Cyprus directly from that Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.
Schengen zone (within red circle):
Please click this link for a list of countries whose citizens are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus.
--Click here to download the MFA Application for Visa--
Where Visas are being issued:
Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the
Honorary Consulates
of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High
Commissions / Embassies in the following countries:
- ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI), UZBEKISTAN
Airports and Airport Transfers
Cyprus has two (2) airports:
- The Larnaca International Airport, which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.
For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website (Larnaca) - The Paphos International Airport, which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca.
For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website (Paphos)
Click here to view the Location Map
Airport Transfers
Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from /to the airport:
Private taxi Transfers
Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org . These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is quaranteed.
Airport Taxis
Get an airport taxi on arrival to the airport. Service is quite good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.
Car rentals
Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org.
Public Transportation
A list of all buses around Cyprus including night buses, rural buses and intercity buses can be found on "Cyprus by Bus" website at www.cyprusbybus.com. The buses are separated by city while route details, timetables and maps are available for each route.
Please visit the official website of "OSEL Buses" www.osel.com.cy to view all routes within Nicosia centre and suburbs.
For ease of reference, Route 150 starts from Nicosia main station Solomos Square and ends up at University of Cyprus-VENUE.
Larnaca Airport to VenueThe service from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia and reverse is provided by KAPNOS AIRPORTS SHUTTLE. Please visit their webpage for more information: www.kapnosairportshuttle.com.
Paphos Airport to Venue
Step 1: Firstly, use the public bus route 613 from Paphos Airport to reach Pervola-Karavela Station. Please visit 'OSYPA Buses' website at www.pafosbuses.com/en to find map and timetable.
Step 2: From Pervola-Karavela Station take the Public Bus Company "Intercity Buses": www.intercity-buses.com to get to Nicosia (Solomou Square Station).
Step 3: At Solomou Square Station you can hop on public "OSEL Buses" to reach your hotel. Please visit "OSEL Buses" routes and timetable at: www.osel.com.cy. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.
General Info
- The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type.
- English is the second language and is widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable.
- The currency of the Republic is the Euro.
- Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.
- All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.
- Telephone : Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.
- There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.
- The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.
- Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to anywhere in the world.
- As from May 2004 Cyprus is a full member of the European Community.
Cyprus Museums
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
Exhibition: THE WORLD OF CYPRUS by Adamantios Diamantis
Opening Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
Address:
The Leventis Municipal Museum
15-17 Hippocrates Street
Laiki Yitonia
Nicosia, Nicosia 1500, Cyprus
Phone: +357-22-661475
Website: www.leventismuseum.org.cy
Cyprus Museum (Archaeological)
Opening Hours
- Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00
Address: Mouseiou Street, Lefkosia
Phone: +357-22-302189
Website: www.mcw.gov.cy
Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries
Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Address: Archbishop Kyprianou Sq., Nicosia
Phone: +357-22-430008
Website: www.cs.ucy.ac.cy
Hambis Printmaking Museum (Limassol)
Opening Hours
- Daily: 10:00 - 13:00 & 16:00 - 18:00
Address: Platanistia 4605, Limasol
Phone: +357-25-222772
Website: www.hambisprintmakingcenter.org.cy
