How long can a UK citizen stay in Cyprus without a visa?
Short answer
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as a visitor. Cyprus is not in the Schengen area, so days in Cyprus are counted separately from days in Schengen countries.
The count rolls: on any day, look back 180 days and add up the days you spent in Cyprus. GOV.UK notes that days spent in the north of the island count too.
A visit does not allow work. To stay longer, or to work, you apply for a residence permit before the 90 days are used up.
The EU's ETIAS travel authorisation will apply to Cyprus too once it starts; the European Commission expects that in the last quarter of 2026, and it is not running yet.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Cyprus travel advice, entry requirements gov.uk
- Gov.cy: visas gov.cy
- European Commission: EES and ETIAS, what travellers need to know (April 2026) home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Information, not advice. This answer describes the published rules as they stand on 12 October 2026, checked against the sources listed. Tax and residence rules depend on your own circumstances and change; check your position with a tax adviser qualified in the UK and in Cyprus before you act on it.
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