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Visa Procedures in cy: real experience from chats

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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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how-toCyprus is changing its visa application process.
As of June 13th, BLS visa centers will no longer accept applications. All visa applications will now be processed directly at the Cypriot consulates in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, and Yekaterinburg. This is expected to be a temporary measure pending a new agreement with a visa center. Previously, Cyprus had opened 8 visa centers across Russia, with a service fee of 164 euros.
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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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