Cyprus

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Weather Overview:

Typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm/hot and dry with virtually no rainfall between mid May-mid Oct. Winter is generally mild except in the mountains where snow is quite frequent.

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Currency:

Euro

Average Flight Time:

4.5

For Further Information Contact:

Cyprus Tourism Organisation 17 Hanover Street London, W1S 1YP tel: +44 20 7569 8800, 0900 188 7744* fax: +44 20 7499 4935 e-mail: informationcto@btconnect.com website: www.visitcyprus.com

Time Difference:

GMT +2

Language:

Greek, Turkish, English is widely spoken

Electricity Supply:

240 volts. Sockets 13-amp square-pin.

Driving Information:

Driving is on the left. International Driving Licence or National Driving Licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle required

Tipping & Bargaining:

Service charges are added to bills by hotels & restaurants, however additional moderate tips are expected

Opening Times:

Bank: 0815-1330 Mon-Fri (May-Aug), 0830-1300 & 1515-1645 Mon, 0830-1300 Tue-Fri (Sep-Apr)
Office: 0800-1300 & 1500-1800 Mon-Fri (Sep 15- May 31), 0800-1300 & 1600-1900 Mon-Fri (Jun 1-Sep 14)
Shops: until 1900 Mon-Sat (closed Wed pm, Nov-Mar), until 2030 Mon-Sat (closed Wed pm, Apr-Oct, between 15 Jun-31 Aug closed between 1400-1700)

Major Airport Gateway:

Larnaka (LCA)

Religion:

Greek Orthodox

Holidays:

1 Jan New Year's Day, 6 Jan Epiphany, 2 Mar Green Monday, 25 Mar Greek Independence Day, 1 Apr Greek Cypriot National Day, 17 Apr Greek Orthodox Good Friday, 20 Apr Greek Orthodox Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 8 Jun Pentecost (Kataklysmos), 15 Aug Assumption, 1 Oct Cyprus Independence Day, 28 Oct Greek National Day (Ochi Day), 24-26 Dec Christmas.

Vaccinations & Health

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

Recommended immunisations: Hepatitis A should be considered
Check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations

Visa & Passport Information:

Passports must be valid 3 months from date of departure. All visitors must hold sufficient funds for length of stay

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Cyprus
2) For an unrestricted length of stay by:
a) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovaka Rep, Slovenia, Sweden & Switzerland
b) Holders of British passports with inscription British Citizen and/or European Union
2) For tourist stays up to 90 days by:
a) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Macao (S.A.R. passport holders only), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
b) Holders of British passports endorsed British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Territories Citizen

Notes: Visitors must hold confirmed return or onward tickets, all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds for maintenance during their stay. Nationals of EEA member states and Switzerland are exempt.