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The advisory level was increased to 3. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations.

There is information about a possible drone threat to Paphos region. Do not come to the Embassy unless of an emergency. The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia urges U.S. citizens in Cyprus to stay alert and safe.

Due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel and out of an abundance of caution, U.S. citizens are advised to remain vigilant, maintain heightened situational awareness, and practice good persona...

A fast-moving wildfire has prompted evacuations across multiple mountainous areas and communities in Limassol district as of the morning of July 24.

Exercise normal precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Event:  On August 17, Turkish Cypriots (TC) announced plans to begin paving the dirt road from the TC village of Arsos into the UN Buffer Zone to the bicommunal village of Pyla.  The construction project was not authoriz...

A demonstration is expected to take place on Thursday, November 17, 2022, beginning at 10:00 until approximately 12:00.  Approximately 250-300 participants are expected to march towards the U.S. Embassy.

Exercise normal precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do not travel to Cyprus due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Reconsider travel to Cyprus due to COVID-19. The State Department has decreased the Travel Advisory level from 4 to 3.

U.S. citizens are advised that a demonstration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 28.  Demonstrators will gather in the area of Solomou Square at 08:30 and march to the U.S. Embassy and the United Nations off...

Do not travel to Cyprus due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

U.S. citizens are advised that ongoing demonstrations are expected the weekend of July 24-25.  Large crowds and a strong police presence in the vicinity of the demonstrations is expected.

U.S. citizens are advised that a demonstration is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 21 at 07:30pm at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia.  The demonstration is expected to last an hour and be peaceful.  A strong police...

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:

Reconsider travel to Cyprus due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Do not travel to Cyprus due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

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 officer...

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 a...

On January 28-29, 2021, the area administered by Turkish Cypriots (“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”) announced further measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.