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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Cyprus. Fee: EUR 20–75 (~USD 23.26–87.22). Processing: 3-5 working days (Pro Visa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Cyprus is NOT yet in Schengen (target: 2026). Cyprus 'Pro Visa' (online) AVAILABLE for Nigerians: EUR 20 (~NGN 29,333). Significantly cheaper than Schengen. Cyprus has small Nigerian community (~5K).
Visa types: Cyprus Pro Visa (online, Tourist 90 days — Nigerians eligible); Cyprus National Visa; Business Visa; Work Visa (Domestic Worker, Agricultural); Student Visa; Family Visa; Transit. Schengen visa holders can enter Cyprus with multi-entry Schengen.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period (separate from Schengen counter).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay); Pro Visa online application; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (EUR 50/day); Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); NIN; Employment letter; ITR; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For multi-entry Schengen-holder route: copy of valid Schengen visa.
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Cyprus is NOT yet in Schengen (target: 2026). Cyprus 'Pro Visa' (online) AVAILABLE for Nigerians: EUR 20 (~NGN 29,333). Significantly cheaper than Schengen. Cyprus has small Nigerian community (~5K).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Schengen visa holders can use Schengen — simpler route; (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Migration concerns — Cyprus seen as backdoor to EU; (4) Cyprus student/agricultural worker visa fraud — fake admissions/employment; (5) Female applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (6) Past Cyprus overstays heavily flagged; (7) 419 financial fraud screening.
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