Cyprus/Greek Part (Cyprus)

Best Time to Travel:

Cyprus experiences a cooler climate from March through May and then September to October. Temperatures are more bearable, therefore, than in the summer.

Entry Requirements:

British Citizens need a passport which is valid for at least the duration of the stay for a stay of up to 90 days.
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Cypriot representation in the UK

Security measures for all passengers departing from UK airports
Some liquids are allowed through airport security check points. There are however, restrictions on the quantity of liquids that can be taken through: Passengers may carry small quantities of liquids, but only within separate containers each of which with a capacity not greater than 100 ml. These containers must be brought to the airport contained in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag (about the size of a small freezer bag), which itself must not exceed 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cm x 20cm). The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the bag sealed. Each passenger may carry only one such bag of liquids. The bag must be presented separately for examination at the airport security point. Please note:
Any containers larger than 100ml (excluding essential medicines, see section below) will NOT be allowed through the security search point. Most liquids of any amount may still be carried in hold baggage. One lighter per person may be carried through central search. Lighters form part of the allowance of liquid in the litre bag and can either be placed inside the litre bag or screened separately provided they would fit into the bag. It is very important that passengers do not place the lighter into their cabin bag after screening - it must be carried on the person for the duration of the flight. Lighters are NOT permitted in hold baggage.
'Liquids' includes:
- All drinks, including water, soup, syrups
- Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara etc.
- Sprays and pressurized containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants
- Pastes, including toothpastes
- Gels, including hair and shower gel
- Any other solutions and items of similar consistency.
Please note that liquids can usually be purchased beyond airport security search points, in the departures area, as these liquids are subject to a separate screening process. Liquid baby food or sterilised water, sufficient for the journey, can be taken through airport security. The accompanying adult will be required to verify by tasting. Liquid dietary foodstuffs which are deemed essential can be taken through airport security and will be subject to verification by the passenger. For information concerning essential medicines and medical equipment, cabin baggage and size allowed, laptops / electrical items and outsize items please visit www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtravel/airportsecurity/requirements.

Global Security Advice
Travellers should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places anywhere in the world. Be vigilant, and take sensible precautions.

Specific advice of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office indicates that ABTA have announced that SUN 4U Ltd ceased trading on 11 August at 21:00. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued advice for worried customers or relatives see: http://www.caa.co.uk/ and have announced that a helpline opens from 08:00 on Friday 13 August 2010. There are two numbers to call: 00 44 161 444 5810 - For customers abroad on a Sun 4 U holiday package who require urgent assistance. 08445 717260 - For customers in the UK due to travel on a Sun 4 U holiday package holiday. Sun 4 U are advising their customers to contact ABTA's claim handlers.
Calls from within UK: 01202 596 699
Calls from abroad: 0044 1202 596 699
By email: abtaclaims@cegagroup.com
On 25 June 2010 Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) joined forces with AtlasJet. Passengers holding CTA tickets should seek advice in the first instance, from their travel agent or tour operator or directly with Atlas Jet Airlines. A local 'help line' number is available: (+90 392) 22 83666 ext 300 or 22 87647. Alternatively information is available on the Atlasjet website at: http://cmss.atlasjet.com/en/faq under the regulation for passengers holding KTHY tickets tab.


Please ask the appropriate embassy in time before travelling if there are any current changes of the entry requirements, or inform yourself on the homepage of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office: www.fco.gov.uk. You find the addresses of the embassies down below on this website.

Vaccination requirements:

No special immunizations are required.

Please inform yourself in time before travelling if there are any current changes of the vaccination requirements, e.g. on the homepage of the Department of Health and Human Services: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.

Vaccination recommendations:

General: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Typhoid.

Please inform yourself in time before travelling if there are any current changes of the vaccination recommendations, e.g. on the homepage of the Department of Health and Human Services: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.

Geographical position:

Longitude: 32,5°-34,5° east
Latitude: 34,5-35° north

Official language:

Greek, Turkish

Currency:

Euro

Country code:

00357

Time Difference to Central European Time:

GMT +2h (in summer +3h)

Power supply/voltage:

Electrical current is 220 and 240 volts, 50Hz.

Embassy address:

Cyprus High Commission
13 St. James' Square
+44 20 73214100
+44 20 73214164
cyphclondon@dial.pipex.com
London SW1Y 4LB
www.mfa.gov.cy/highcomlondon