Kanika Hotels & Resorts remain faithful to our number one priority, which is the well-being, health and safety of guests and employees. With that in mind, new operating procedures and guidelines have been set up, including a responsible plan regarding the exposure and prevention of the COVID-19 spread. These are implemented across all Kanika Hotels & Resorts, to make guests feel safe while staying or visiting the hotels.
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January / 12th / 2022
Important Notice:
Due to the emergence of the new Omicron Variant, travelers will need to follow the regular protocol, as described below, in addition to the temporary measures displayed here.
The new measures, in place as of 14th January 2022, until 31st January 2022, include the obligation for all arriving travelers aged 12 years and over, to possess either a PCR test valid up to 72 hours prior to departure or an antigen rapid test valid up to 24 hours prior to departure, as well as the obligation to take a PCR test at the airport of arrival, paid by them, even if they are fully vaccinated or recently recovered. The cost is 15 euros at Larnaca Airport and 19 euros at Paphos airport. Results of the test will be available within 3 hours on the digital platform www.covid-testcyprus.com.
Moreover, all arriving travelers should also undergo a rapid antigen test after 72 hours from the date of arrival. The rapid antigen test will be provided free of charge through the sampling points of the Ministry of Health, by showing the boarding pass and proof of identification (identity card or passport). Individuals who received the 3rd dose of a two-dose vaccine or the 2nd dose of a single-dose vaccine, are exempted from taking the rapid antigen test.
Cyprus covid travel restrictions are currently following a colour-coded system harmonized with ECDC evaluation standards. Therefore, only countries not included on ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) lists, will be evaluated separately by the Cyprus government. Below are the entry requirements when somebody is traveling to Cyprus.
| Entry requirement | GREEN | Orange | RED | GREY |
| Cyprus Flight Pass completion 48h prior to departure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COVID-19 PCR test 72h prior to departure (traveller-paid)Yes | NO | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival to Cyprus (traveller-paid) | NO | NO | Yes | NO |
| Mandatory self-isolation upon arrival | NO | NO | NO | Yes |
Passengers holding a valid certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 arriving in Cyprus from abroad, regardless of their nationality and country of departure, shall be exempted from the obligation of laboratory testing and self-isolation/quarantine, subject to conditions.
The following persons will need to undergone COVID-19 PCR test at their own expense, upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus:
The following persons will be allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus has undergone a lab test at their own expense, upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus:
Travel from GREY countries is allowed only for:
Note: European Union citizens, citizens of the European Economic Area (including Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway), citizens of Switzerland, and citizens of third countries, must undergo a molecular test prior to departure, as stipulated above. The other categories of passengers have the choice of either taking the test prior to their departure or taking it upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus, at their own expense.
Travelers should constantly visit this platform in order to remain up to date about possible changes that may affect their trip. For Categories Green, Orange and Red, please click here.
A ‘Cyprus Flight Pass’ is available on the website www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy, which can be accessed and filled in electronically. All passengers traveling to the Republic of Cyprus need to fill in and submit in advance, all required information and documents; use of the platform is obligatory for anyone who wishes to fly to the Republic of Cyprus.
For persons traveling from certain countries, a vaccination certificate will be accepted as an additional facilitator for travel. Dates of implementation may vary for each country, so travellers should follow public announcements made by the Cyprus Government. Travelers from these countries, who can prove that they have received the required doses of an authorized vaccine, will not be required to undergo any tests to visit Cyprus. Moreover, they will not be placed in quarantine. The Republic of Cyprus still reserves the right to randomly test any arriving flight, and this will include vaccinated travellers as well. Moreover, all other destination protocols need to be implemented by everyone, including vaccinated travellers.
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