Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Airport transit visa to Cyprus for Turkish citizens
ATV
Airport transit visa — what you need to know
Allows third-country nationals to remain in the international transit zone of Cypriot airports without entering the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, when the travel schedule includes a stop-over or transfer between two stops of an international flight. The ATV (Airport Transit Visa) applies to certain nationalities and is an exception to the general right of visa-free transit through Cyprus.
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
A
Type of visa
Airport transit visa
Category
Airport transit visa
Do you have any questions?
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