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Observe the fun Cypriots have when they go out — perhaps in large family groups — to eat and drink, and you will see how important a lust for life is on this enchanted island. Get to know the people, and you will probably be invited back to a Cypriot home to enjoy a meal of meze. Then, you’ll truly learn the meaning of the word "hospitality." Cyprus is deservedly called the "Island of Love." Come and find out for yourself!
Climate
Typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm/hot and dry with virtually no rainfall between May-Sep. Winter is generally mild except in the mountains where snow is quite frequent. Highest rainfalls are from Dec-Feb
Local Time
From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +2
From 27 Mar 05 to 30 Oct 05 GMT +3
Health
Participant in E111 system which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector on the same terms as a local resident and provides all covered visitors with emergency and necessary care. Form E111 is being replaced by the EU Health Insurance Card, please contact relevant health authorities for further details
Customs
Import Allowances
Tobacco & alcoholic drinks for persons of 17 years of age or older:
- Travellers entering from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco
- 2 lit of still table wine plus 1 lit of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% vol or 2 lit of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs
- 60cc of perfume & 250cc of eau de toilette
- Other goods including gifts & souvenirs up to CYP 128 in value
- Travellers entering from EU countries* (goods obtained duty & tax paid - guidance levels):
- 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars & 1 kg of tobacco
- 10 lit of spirits, 20 lit of fortified wine, 90 lit of wine (of which, a max of 60 lit of sparkling wine) & 110 lit of beer
* restrictions may be retained on tobacco products imported from new EU member countries, details should be checked prior to travel
Passport & Visa
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Required, but NOT by the following:
- Holders of National Identity Cards (containing photograph) issued to citizens of European countries & Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland
- Where a visa is not required passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended stay
- Where a visa is required, passports should be valid for 6 months beyond intended stay
The following DO NOT require a visa:
- Nationals of Cyprus
- For tourist visits up to 90 days by:
- Nationals of United Kingdom
- Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (S.A.R. pasport holders only), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
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