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Iran passport to Cyprus
Iran passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Cyprus lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is not one of them.
- Iran passports get “Visa required” at 105 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Cyprus passports get “On arrival” in Iran.
Nearby passports travelling to Cyprus
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
IranCyprus- Typical duration
- 4.7 hours
- From
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
- To
- LCA · PFO · ECN
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 7 hours
Qatar · 6.6 hours
Türkiye · 6.2 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Cyprus
Country profile
Capital
Nicosia
Population
966,400
Area
9,250 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
202,062 · 2024
Migrant share
14.9%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Greek98.8%
- other1%
- unspecified0.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+357
Airports
LCA · PFO · ECN · GEC
Highlights
- Paphos
- Troodos painted churches
- Larnaca Salt Lake
Iran · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for Cyprus?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Cyprus immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Cyprus typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Cyprus mission.
What about a Cyprus passport entering Iran?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.