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Welcome to the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Units of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia.

We request that you carefully review this website before contacting us with an inquiry. For additional information please email us at consularnicosia@state.gov. The consular section is closed on all U.S. and Cypriot holidays.

We provide the following visa services:

Nonimmigrant Visas – temporary visits for tourism, business, exchange programs, study and temporary employment.

Immigrant Visas- permanent residency, marriage to an American citizen.

Visa Waiver Program – information for visa-free short term travel to the U.S. by nationals of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Recent changes to passport delivery require residents of Cyprus to bring a stamped self-addressed envelope to the visa interview.

    Passports/visas will no longer be handed to applicants at the entrance of the embassy.


  • NEW ON-LINE NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION FORM

    United States embassies and consulates around the world are introducing a new online visa application form. This new online form, known as the DS-160, will allow applicants to submit their information digitally and improve the efficiency of the visa application process.

    Based on experience at United States diplomatic posts that have already begun using this form, we anticipate that applicants will enjoy faster and more efficient service. The new process is also more environmentally friendly, as applicants will now only have to print two pages rather than the four or more that were previously required.

    From March 12, 2010, use of this new form will be mandatory for all visa applicants at Embassy Nicosia unless an appointment has already been scheduled using the barcode generated by the EVAF DS-156.

    DS-160 Frequently Asked Questions DS-160 (PDF) Download Adobe Reader

    Frequently Asked Questions in Farsi (PDF) Download Adobe Reader

    Applicants applying for a nonimmigrant K-1 or K-3 visa to join a U.S. Citizen spouse or fiancé should continue to complete the DS-156.

    To learn more about the DS-160, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4401.html