Passengers; holding a valid vaccination certificate will be able to travel to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isolation or test requirement. At the moment only vaccinated people with vaccines approved by EMA and Sputnic V are excluded from the obligation of test and isolation. ; 01/07/2021 European travellers can use the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) to enter Cyprus. ; 20/07/2021 Travellers must have a vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 Certificate of Recovery with a validity period of six months; otherwise they are obligated to conduct a laboratory examination for COVID-19 (not before 72 hours of arrival) or they can have the examination upon the arrival in Cyprus and remain in compulsory self-quarantine until a negative result is delivered.; 13/08/2021: Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation into 'Green'; 'Orange' and 'Red' categories. The country categorisation is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. The measures applicable depend on the colour code assigned to each country. PCR test is required from countries that are coloured orange; red; or grey. This measure is valid for third countries and -for EU/EEA countries if they belong in one of the above categories independently if travellers have vaccine or recovery certificate.; 30/10/2021 Travellers from Green countries must comply with random sampling for COVID-19 disease during their presence in Democracy of Cyprus. Travellers from Orange; Red and Grey countries must have a vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 Certificate of Recovery with a validity period of six months; otherwise they are obligated to conduct a laboratory examination for COVID-19 (not before 72 hours of arrival).; Since 6 December 2021 (due to Omicron variant) all arriving travellers should take a PCR test at the airport; even if they are fully vaccinated; recently recovered; or are already in possession of a negative test.; 28/12/2021 All arriving travellers should present a PCR test taken within 48 hours before their departure in Cyprus; even if they are fully vaccinated; recently recovered; or are already in possession of a negative test. Travellers with booster dose must present a rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours before their departure in Cyprus. Travellers from 'Grey Zones' are not allowed to enter Cyprus.; 06/01/2022 All arriving travellers should present a PCR test taken within 72 hours before their departure in Cyprus; even if they are fully vaccinated; recently recovered; or are already in possession of a negative test. Travellers with booster dose must present a rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours before their departure in Cyprus. Travellers from 'Grey Zones' are not allowed to enter Cyprus. 14/01/2022: All passengers arriving in Cyprus are required to undergo either a RT- PCR test; 72 hours before departure or an antigen rapid test 24 hours before departure. It is reminded that upon arrival all passengers; regardless of their vaccination status; will undergo a RT - PCR test and the cost will be paid by the passenger. Moreover; all passengers entering the Republic of Cyprus; with the exclusion of those who received the booster / 3rd dose of acceptable vaccines; are required to undergo a rapid antigen test upon completion of 72 hours from the time of their arrival (persons under the age of 12 are excluded from this obligation).; 21/02/2022 All passengers arriving in Cyprus are required to undergo either a RT- PCR test; 72 hours before departure or an antigen rapid test 24 hours before departure. It is reminded that upon arrival all passengers; regardless of their vaccination status; will undergo a RT - PCR test and the cost will be paid by the passenger. Travellers who refuse to undergo a PCR testing are obliged to quarantine for 10 days.; 08/03/2022 Passengers arriving in Cyprus are required to undergo either a RT- PCR test; 72 hours before departure or an antigen rapid test 24 hours before departure. They must also comply with the possibility of conducting a random sampling test for COVID-19 disease upon arrival in the Republic of Cyprus; the cost of which is covered by State. Travellers from red and grey countries must undergo a RT - PCR test and the cost will be paid by the passenger. Travellers who refuse to undergo a PCR testing are obliged to quarantine for 10 days.; 22/04/2022 Passengers arriving in Cyprus and are not in possession of a vaccination certificate or an antibodies certificate; no longer than 180 days; are required to present either a 72-hour RT- PCR test; or a 24-hour antigen rapid test. Travellers who refuse to undergo a PCR testing are obliged to quarantine for 10 days.; 15/05/2022 Passengers arriving in Cyprus and are not in possession of a vaccination certificate or an antibodies certificate; no longer than 180 days; are required to present either a 72-hour RT- PCR test; or a 24-hour antigen rapid test. Travellers who do not meet these conditions commit an offense and they must pay an extrajudicial fine or leave Cyprus.