Cyprus

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

Entry into the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNZ) via Ercan Airport and across the demarcation line (Green Line) between the TRNZ (in the north) and the Republic of Cyprus (in the south) is permitted.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Quarantine is not currently required.

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

A SafePass (proof of vaccination, recovery, test result) is only mandatory when entering health care facilities and nursing homes.

Current value: 2057. Previous week: 42

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

Cyprus is in partial lockdown from 26 April to 9 May. People are only allowed to leave their accommodation once a day for a valid reason (including shopping, visiting a doctor); official permission is required for doing so (either by sending a free text message to 8998 or by completing a written form). Proof of ID must also be carried at all times.

There is a curfew in place Mondays through Saturdays between 9 pm and 5 am, and a total curfew on Sundays.

Masks are now only compulsory in medical facilities and old people's/nursing homes.

Non-essential shops/businesses and shopping malls are permitted to open.

Hospitality venues are open.

Hotels are open.

Events may take place.

Sports, cultural and entertainment facilities are allowed to open. Visits to the beaches and nightclubs are also permitted.

Public transport operates in normal service.

Airports are open, and flight operations to many European destinations have resumed.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay in Cyprus, they are advised to self-isolate for 7 days.

Northern Cyprus:

If tested positive in the country, a quarantine of at least five days must be observed, after which a mask must be worn for the same period.

Contacts must also wear a mask for at least five days and monitor their health status. If they are symptom-free, a rapid antigen test must be performed on day 5. If symptoms occur before then, a test must be carried out immediately. If this is positive, a PCR test is carried out.

There are no known restrictions

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

Information about Covid-19 testing in Cyprus (test centers & costs) can be found here.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.