Cyprus trip from India: 6 days Paphos, Limassol & Troodos, ₹1.2–1.7L
A 6-day Cyprus itinerary from India: the separate Cyprus visa (not Schengen), rupee budget, Larnaca, Limassol, Troodos and Paphos, with veg food and car tips.
Cyprus
Aphrodite's coast, Troodos wine villages and Roman mosaics, on a Cyprus visa that is separate from the Schengen one.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Cyprus short-stay visa, applied for through VFS Global for the High Commission of Cyprus in New Delhi; Cyprus is not in the Schengen area |
|---|---|
| Stay | Each visit up to three months in any half year, counted from first entry |
| Government fee | €90 (INR 9,900 on the VFS page) for adults and €45 (INR 5,000) for ages 6–11, plus a VFS service charge of INR 633 including GST |
| Processing | 10–15 working days at the High Commission, sometimes longer; medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required |
| Official site | www.vfsglobal.com |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Flights from India: No non-stop from India: one stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul, about 9–13 h to Larnaca or Paphos; check current timetables. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 2:30 (IST − 3:30 in winter).
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