Cyprus

Cyprus uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.

Cyprus uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Credit cards are widely accepted within Cyprus (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Maestro, MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, RuPay and UnionPay are unknown.

Tipping is usually not expected in Cyprus. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Automatic teller machines (local name: ATM) are common in Cyprus. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Cyprus is on average 6.7 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Cyprus is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.

You can buy a SIM card for about €17.79, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Cyta, KKTC Telsim, KKTC Turkcell, PrimeTel or epic.

Cyprus uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cyprus upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Cyprus, dial +, then 357 (the country code for Cyprus), then the area code and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Cyprus.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.