Cyprus - Pets
Two useful European Commission links for traveling with pets in the EU:
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
If coming from an EU country
Dogs and cats must:
- Be identified with a microchip, or tattoo (if it was done before 03/07/2011) and as long as it remains legible.
- Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel. Rabies vaccinations administered by a veterinary practitioner not authorized by an EU country will render the EU Pet Passport invalid for travel.
Accompanying documents:
- Have a European pet passport.
- A certified document that the animal arrived on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus from an EU Member State.
No exceptions are granted, and animals less than 15 weeks old, and therefore not vaccinated with a valid rabies vaccine, are not allowed to enter Cyprus.
If coming from outside the EU
To introduce a pet from a third country, you must enter with your pet through one of the designated Travelers’ Points of Entry. The owner must notify the Provincial Veterinary Office of the animal’s point of entry into Cyprus, at least 48 hours before arrival, the date and time of arrival, as well as the name of the ship or flight number by which the animal will arrive in Cyprus.
Dogs and Cats must:
- be identified with a microchip, or tattoo
- be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel
Accompanying documents:
- An animal Health Certificate along with a written declaration by the owner or the authorized person accompanying the animals to ensure the animals are not moved for the aim of selling or transferring ownership.
- European Pet Passport in the case of re-entry of an animal from a third country, in which the existence of a valid anti-rabies vaccination must be certified.
- Certified document proving that the animal entered, either directly or through an EU Member State, the territory of the Republic of Cyprus from the third country listed in the health certificate.
- If the animal(s) come from a country not listed in Annex II of Regulation (EC) No. 577/2013 titration of neutralizing antibodies against the rabies virus is required and must be done by an EU-approved laboratory.
Potentially Dangerous Dogs
Some breeds are subject to strict control and regulations so you need to check your dog is not in that category.
More details at the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Veterinary Services
TRNC
- Pets must be microchipped.
- A valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian.
- Proof of rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before entry and rabies titer test.
- An import permit obtained from the Directorate of the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The application must be made in Turkish or English. The import permit is valid for 60 days. E-mail: info.veteriner@gov.ct.tr.
Last updated: May 2023
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Noonsite lists Ayia Napa incorrectly as being located in Northern Cyprus. This is incorrect, Ayia Napa is in the Republic of Cyprus (Southern Cyprus). We are currently staying at Ayia Napa Marina.
Cyprus actually is a good cruising destination with many anchorages. Although none are all weather anchorages, most are good in the prevailing weather. Get a free cruising guide at: http://cruisingtips.net/pdf/Cyprus_Pilot.pdf (from our trip around southern Cyprus in the summer of 2015).
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check out this site. Its very informative about moorings and anchorages in Cyprus. It also has informations about boat maintenance in the island. http://www.cyprusailing.com
This information picked up from a Cruisers’ Forum:
Not many sailors might know that Cyprus is another option to escape from Schengen, and for sure they wouldn’t know how accommodating the authorities are compared to other countries when wanting to stay longer than 90 days.
Likewise, there is a scheme in Cyprus whereby one can get VAT paid status for a non VAT paid boat at a much discounted rate. The greatest savings are for the multi-million euro yachts – rates vary from 3.9 to around 10 percent, and it requires some admin costs and gyrations. Malta has something similar, but rates are better here and apparently the process simpler. Once the process is completed the VAT paid certificate is accepted in all other EU countries, so I am told.
Zygi: fishing port located about halfway between Limassol and Larnaca at 34 43.6N / 33 20.5E
It is in a process of being transformed into a marina. There are new pontoons and new water & electricity pedestals that are inoperative as of 08.2015 and no entry authorities. When we have asked in Limassol about possible mooring in Zygi, we have got different answers from different officials.
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For those with Schengen issues looking for an alternative to Turkey, we just checked in to the Republic of Cyprus. Got a “Landing Permit” which allows us to stay as long as we are living on our boat, at no cost, and all in one office (in Latchi, CY). We plan to winter in Limassol.
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