COVID-19 Information Last updated: 04/20/2022 *** Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care …
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U.S. Embassy Nicosia has launched a new initiative for people with special needs as part of our improved and inclusive customer service. The first “Quiet Afternoon” was hosted by the Consular Section on March 31, 2022 with special attention to minimizing distractions and offering personalized service to applicants with sensory processing difficulties. In consultation with …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Events: U.S. citizens are advised of possible demonstrations taking place July 15 through July 20. A strong police presence is expected. All citizens should avoid or use extra caution around the following areas: Downtown Nicosia: Ledra Street crossing at Eleftherias Square. Agios Dometios Checkpoint. Deryneia area and Deryneia crossing in Famagusta. Presidential Palace: On July …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Event: UN Buffer Zone crossings have resumed On June 4, the United Nations Buffer Zone reopened for crossings between the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) and “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”). U.S. citizens are advised of the following: U.S. citizens residing in “TRNC” may enter the Republic of Cyprus provided they show a …
Read More» Location: Republic of Cyprus Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Important information regarding appointments at the U.S. Embassy: Embassy Nicosia is no longer able to provide routine passport, CRBA, and federal benefit document pickup at the Embassy. We will be returning all documents via Cyprus Post in a self-addressed registered envelope provided by the applicant. U.S. citizens attending passport and CRBA appointments at …
Read More» Travel Advisory: Cyprus – Level 4: Do Not Travel 4/22/2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Cyprus due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Cyprus. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. Read the Cyprus country information page …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Events: A large demonstration is expected beginning at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 27 in Nicosia. Protestors are expected to march from the Ministry of Interior towards Eleftherias Square. Cyprus National Police officers will be present. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area on Saturday afternoon. All citizens should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, particularly around large crowds or gatherings. Even demonstrations intended to be …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Event: A demonstration is expected on Saturday, February 20, at Kolokasi Park in Nicosia. Several organizations are coordinating and supporting the demonstration to protest government issued COVID-19 lockdown measures and police brutality. The demonstration is scheduled to start at 16:00 and is expected to draw between 1,000 and 3,000 demonstrators. Police will be present and monitoring the event. All U.S. citizens are advised …
Read More» Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Event: Health Alert Resumption of limited consular operations: The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia has resumed limited services to U.S. citizens. Appointments are available on our website. If you require urgent CRBA, passport, or notarial services please email ACSNicosia@state.gov . If you need immediate assistance related to an emergency, such as a death, hospitalization, or you have …
Read More» In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. Registering and …
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