Island vacations on the Mediterranean Sea have become a reality for many. Families prefer Protaras and other quiet resorts, while young people flock to the bustling Ayia Napa. Tourists visit the Kikkos and Machairas monasteries, the bay where Aphrodite emerged from the sea, and enjoy the beauty of the wild landscapes. People stroll along Ledra Street in the capital Nicosia, and take tours of mosques, museums, and cathedrals. Russian citizens can enter this EU country not only with a Schengen visa. There are different categories of permits for tourism, study, and work. We will provide detailed information on the specifics of obtaining these permits and the laws for foreigners.
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You said earlier that you need to provide data on banking transactions. What are the requirements for these bank statements?
First, the statement must contain information about the movement of funds over the past three months. The statement can be provided as a printout from the online banking, certified by the bank's seal, or as a document issued at a bank branch. It is recommended that the statement be stamped by the bank and signed by an authorized person. This increases the credibility of the document on the part of the visa officer. In addition, the statement must be up-to-date and no older than one month at the time of submission of documents to the consulate.
Are there any requirements for minimum account amounts?
It should be noted that the current account balance, which should be from 200 to 300 thousand rubles (the recommended minimum in practice).
How do I physically get to Cyprus now? What directions are in effect? After all, there doesn't seem to be a direct flight.
All right. Currently, there are no direct flights from Russia to Cyprus. The most popular route is a flight through Yerevan. Limited flights via Dubai and Doha are also available.
Hello! I know that the Government of Cyprus has tightened the requirements for obtaining a visa for Russians. But what are they?
Good afternoon! First of all, the Pro-visas that provided simplified entry have been canceled. New document requirements have also been introduced. Now you need a copy of all passport pages with marks, an extract from the Social Fund of the Russian Federation for the last 10 years with a digital signature, data on banking transactions for the last three months, and a certificate of income for the last six months instead of a monthly one.
It's clear. Have they changed in any way in terms of issuance dates?
Yes. The processing of visa applications has increased to an average of 15 calendar days, which is significantly longer than before.