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Border and Migration Control in cy: what actually matters to know

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ruleTo visit a Schengen area country (e.g., Santorini, Greece) from Cyprus, a Schengen visa is mandatory; a Cypriot national visa is insufficient.
For re-entry to Cyprus after a Schengen visit, a double-entry Cypriot visa is typically required. A multiple-entry Schengen visa negates the need for a Cypriot visa for such itineraries. Regular Russian tourists currently face difficulties obtaining multiple-entry Schengen visas.
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ruleHolders of valid multiple-entry Schengen visas (or national visas from Bulgaria/Romania) do not require a separate short-stay visa for Cyprus for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Note: The visa must be multiple-entry and generally needs to have been activated in the issuing Schengen country first. Single-entry Schengen visas do not grant access to Cyprus.
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ruleRussian citizens holding a valid Austrian residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) do not need a separate visa to enter Cyprus for tourism purposes.
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