The Cyprus Business Travel Guide provides business travellers with a wide array of resources to assist them. Included within the guide is visa information, facts on Cyprus, business customs and tips and more. An understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and protocols can be a definite advantage for business visitors helping to avoid any cross cultural misunderstandings and increasing the chances of having a successful business trip.
Cyprus Guide
Quick Facts on Cyprus
Cyprus Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Cyprus Map
Cyprus Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Cyprus Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Cyprus
Country: Cyprus
Capital: Nicosia
Currency: Cyprus Pound (CY£)
Population: 0.8 Million
Area total: 9,000 sq km
Languages: Greek, Turkish, English
Time Zone: GMT +2
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 240V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 357
GDP: USD$ 22.7bn (2010)
Religion: Greek Orthodox, Muslim.
Political System: Constitutional Monarchy
Internet Domain: .cy
Cyprus Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Cyprus. You can find entry requirements for Cyprus, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British High Commission in Cyprus. The latest information is posted making it a very valuable resource to consult for both business and leisure travellers. For more information please see: Cyprus Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Cyprus Visas
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business relationships are based on trust and personal relationships developed by business contacts. It is important to maintain eye contact and relationship building is a key component to doing business. Respect for authority and hierarchy is expected to be shown. Negotiations and decision times can be lengthy so be prepared to be patient. Business dress is usually conservative.
Travel Advice and Tips
Whilst the vast majority of business and tourist trips to Cyprus pass by without incident. There are however incidents of thefts especially passports and assaults in the coastal regions. It is important not to show personal valuables in public and ensure awareness of the surroundings and environment are maintained.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: For the latest advice on any travel vaccinations, it is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Business:
Winter Hours
08.30 to 18.00 for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
08.30 to 14.00 for Wednesday and Saturday.
Summer Hours
08.30 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 20.00 for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
08.30 to 14.00 for Wednesday and Saturday.
NOTE: On from May to September Banks are usually open only in the morning hours.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
Jan 1: New Year's Day
Jan 6: Epiphany
February 27: Green Monday
Mar 25: Greek Revolution Day
Apr 1: Cyprus Revolution Day
Apr 13: Greek Orthodox Good Friday
Apr 16: Greek Orthodox Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day
Aug 15: Assumption Day
Oct 1: Cyprus Independence Day
Oct 28: Greek National OHI Day
Dec 24: Christmas Eve
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 26: Boxing Day
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
