Cyprus has scrapped Covid-19 testing requirements for most visitors, in a significant boost for tourism and Brits making holiday plans. There is no need for the majority of people to get a test for coronavirus prior to departure for the island or on arrival.
However, some people do still need to show proof of a negative PCR test. This only applies to unvaccinated people who have not contracted and recovered from the coronavirus, who must undergo a PCR test 72 hours prior to boarding or a rapid test 24 hours before departure.
All Cyprus-bound passengers are no longer required to fill in a form — known as a Cyprus Flight Pass — providing information that enables authorities to trace them if they test positive for Covid-19 during their stay. The regulations have been relaxed by the authorities on the island as it seeks to rekindle its tourist-focused economy.
Vaccinated and recovered passengers will need a valid European Union health certificate. Health certificates from third countries are accepted if they have joined the EU’s Covid certificate system.
All adults are considered vaccinated for nine months after receiving their second dose or if they have received a third booster shot. Individuals are designated as recently recovered from Covid-19 seven days after testing positive and for six months thereafter.
Tourism directly accounts for 13% of the island nation’s economy. Authorities are keen to attract new markets to make up for the significant loss of Russian and Ukrainian tourists in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
