Earlier this week, Cyprus introduced a color-coded travel system for visitors from 56 countries, greekcitytimes.com reports.
As of March 1, countries are placed into Green, Orange, Red, and Grey categories.
Despite country of origin, all passengers MUST apply for the CyprusFlightPass within 24 hours before the departure of their flight.
Travelers are advised to frequently visit the website and remain up to date.
Green category
Passengers arriving from the following low-risk countries do not require to self-isolate or carry a negative coronavirus test:
Iceland
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Saudi Arabia
Orange category
Passengers from these countries must undergo a PCR laboratory test within 72 hours before departure and will have to present a certificate proving they tested negative for the virus.
EU Member states:
Denmark
Finland
Schengen Area:
Norway
Other Countries:
China (including Hong Kong and Macau)
South Korea
Thailand
Red category
Passengers coming from red category countries are required to provide documentation of a negative PCR test carried out under 72 hours before departure and will also need to undertake a test upon arrival into the country.
European Union:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
France
Ireland
Croatia
Luxembourg
Romania
Spain
Italy
Malta
Netherlands
Hungary
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
the Czech Republic
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Sweden
Germany
Greece
Schengen Area:
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Other areas:
Andorra
Monaco
Vatican City
San Marino
Grey category
Arrivals are allowed entry after acquiring special permission, and only if they are Cypriot citizens or entitled to enter.
The traveler must undergo a PCR laboratory test within 72 hours before departure and will have to present a certificate proving they tested negative for the virus.
In addition, they will need to remain in self-isolation for 14 days or 10, provided they undergo another PCR test for Covid-19 on the 10th day, at their own expense.
Grey category countries:
United Kingdom
Israel
Russia
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
Jordan
Lebanon
Egypt
Belarus
Rwanda
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