Chypre : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- Cyprus is outside Schengen; its 90/180 allowance is separate. EES does not apply here.
- Check which entry points and crossing documents are permitted for your route.
Entrée et visas
The Republic of Cyprus is outside Schengen. British tourists can stay up to 90 days in 180, separately from their Schengen allowance. The island is divided; check the Republic’s rules before arriving through the north. Other nationalities must check Cypriot visa rules rather than assuming a Schengen visa or exemption suffices.
Validité du passeport: British visitors: issued within 10 years, valid 3 months after departure, with a blank page for stamps.
À la frontière, on peut vous demander
- Check entry and exit stamps; carry onward travel and funds evidence.
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
Apple Pay — fonctionne par endroits · Google Pay — pas de données
- The Republic uses euros; banks offer foreign exchange. Confirm your particular card with the merchant before relying on it.
- Apple lists this country for Apple Pay with participating banks/cards; actual payment also depends on the merchant and card issuer.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitcyprus.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Illegal drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Do not photograph military or other sensitive installations.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Follow beach warning signs and use approved swimming areas.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, safetravel.govt.nz ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: The island has multiple places of worship, including Orthodox and other Christian churches.
Tenue: Dress respectfully rather than overly casually at places of worship.
Savoir-vivre
- Ask permission before taking photographs inside religious sites.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitcyprus.com ↗
Climat
Mediterranean climate: long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October; mild rainy winters, with snow possible in Troodos. Mountains can be much cooler than the coast.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: mild coast; rain and mountain snow possible
- février: Feb: mild coast; rain and mountain snow possible
- mars: Mar: short transition; check heat and mountain weather
- avril: Apr: short transition; check heat and mountain weather
- mai: May: short transition; check heat and mountain weather
- juin: Jun: hot and dry; carry water and sun protection
- juillet: Jul: hot and dry; carry water and sun protection
- août: Aug: hot and dry; carry water and sun protection
- septembre: Sep: summer heat can persist into October
- octobre: Oct: summer heat can persist into October
- novembre: Nov: summer heat can persist into October
- décembre: Dec: mild coast; rain and mountain snow possible
Meilleure saison : Select spring or autumn for walking; check heat warnings in summer and mountain conditions in winter.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitcyprus.com ↗
À emporter
- Type G adapter
- Sun protection and drinking water
- Passport and border-crossing documents
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Photographing military sites
- Assuming Schengen admission rules cover Cyprus
Pratique
Prises: Type G; 230 V.
Eau: Official sources differ on tap water; use sealed bottled water where local safety is uncertain.
Circulation: à gauche
Assurance: Check cover for every part of the island you plan to visit.
Urgences: 112
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: cyprus-presidency.consilium.europa.eu ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.