Cyprus entry rules: This is what you need to know about tests and changes from 18 April

Cyprus is to take away most of its COVID-19 journey restrictions from 18 April.

The Mediterranean island joins a listing of EU nations now easing or scrapping entry guidelines launched through the pandemic.

A well-liked vacationer vacation spot, entry to Cyprus has been restricted since its first COVID-19 outbreak was recorded in March 2022.

A favorite with British holidaymakers as a consequence of its world-renowned seashores and blue skies, the island’s tourism sector has suffered large losses over the previous two years.

Hopefully, this can quickly change as authorities confirmed on Thursday a softening of its present journey restrictions.

What are the present entry necessities for Cyprus?

Cyprus is related to the EU Digital COVID Certificates (EUDCC), which permits restriction-free journey throughout all EU and EEA nations following proof of vaccination or a destructive COVID check. It additionally implies that absolutely vaccinated passengers don't have to take a pre-departure check.

These not absolutely vaccinated would require a PCR check upon arrival on the airport in Cyprus if they're aged 12 and over. This should be paid for by the passenger and if constructive, they need to keep in isolation till they await additional directions from the Cypriot Ministry of Well being.

Travellers could also be requested to take one other speedy antigen check 72 hours after arrival. This shall be freed from cost to all passengers who present their boarding card, with individuals who have acquired their booster jab being exempt from this check.

The island can also be presently working a colour-coded evaluation of different nations primarily based on epidemiological danger.

Unvaccinated travellers from the purple class, which incorporates nearly all of EU Member States, are required to endure a PCR laboratory check (inside 72 hours previous to departure) or a speedy antigen check (inside 24 hours previous to departure).

They have to additionally endure a PCR laboratory check upon arrival on the airports of the Republic of Cyprus. This should be paid for by the passenger and if constructive, they need to keep in isolation till they await additional directions from the Cypriot Ministry of Well being.

All travellers are required to finish a Cyprus Flight Cross inside 48 hours of departure, together with offering a destructive PCR check outcome if arriving from gray and purple record nations.

Cyprus can also be working a 'SafePass', a cross accessible on proof of vaccination which permits entry to eating places, espresso retailers, bars and public areas the place face masks should be worn.

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What entry guidelines are altering in Cyprus from 18 April?

Since closing its borders simply over two years in the past, Cyprus will virtually absolutely reopen to vacationers and guests - simply in time for summer season.

In line with the nation’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, the purple, inexperienced and gray lists can even be eliminated and travellers will now not be required to carry a Cyprus Flight Cross.

Ranging from 18 April, all individuals who've accomplished their immunisation course of towards the virus shall be permitted to enter the nation with out being obliged to endure the COVID-19 testing course of at first.

On the similar time, unvaccinated travellers will solely be required to current a negativeCOVID-19 speedy antigen check, no older than 24 hours, or PCR check outcome, no older than 72 hours.

Authorities in Cyrus have additionally clarified that youngsters underneath the age of 12 shall be exempted from all COVID-19 checks.

Eating places in Cyprus have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.Canva

How are entry guidelines altering in Cyprus from 11 April?

Cyprus' well being minister, Michalis Hadipantelas, says that from 11 April, individuals on the island shall be exempted from the present requirement to put on a face masks outside.

The ‘SafePass’ will now not be wanted to enter buying malls, museums, public service premises, or open-air markets and festivals, nonetheless, shall be wanted for individuals getting into eating places.

It'll even be wanted for well being staff and other people getting into well being care models, houses for the aged, and medical centres.