Europe

Cyprus
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 08 September 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Cyprus has a strictly enforced zero tolerance policy towards drugs. If you are caught in possession of any type of narcotic you will receive either a prison sentence or a hefty fine.

You should not make fraudulent claims on your insurance policy. The police investigate such claims and if proven you will receive either a prison sentence or a heavy fine.

You should avoid taking photographs near potentially sensitive areas such as military establishments in order to avoid any misunderstandings.

Homosexuality is legal in Cyprus, although it is not generally as openly accepted as it is in the UK.

For more general information for different types of travellers see our Your Trip page.

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Contacts

Cyprus, Nicosia, British High Commission

Address:

British High Commission
Alexander Pallis Street (PO Box 21978)
1587 Nicosia or
BFPO 567

Telephone:

+357 22 861100

Fax:

(357) (22) 861125 Information
(357) (22) 861175 Management
(357) (22) 861200 Consular
(357) (22) 861150 UKTI
(357) (22) 861315 Chancery
(357) (22) 861325 Defence

Email: brithc.2@cytanet.com.cy

Office hours:

Mon-Fri: 0530-1230 GMT
Mon-Fri: 0730-1430 Local Time

Website: http://ukincyprus.fco.gov.uk/en