A new travel directive has been issued by the Foreign Office for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Recommendation to Cypriot citizens:
Avoid traveling if it is not necessary.
Duration:
From 21/12/2020, time 18:00 (Cyprus), until 5/1/2021, time 23.59
Details:
In light of its continuing spread Covid-19 designated by the World Health Organization as a pandemic, and taking into account the new data emerging regarding the detection of a new strain of SARS-COV-2 virus in the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Cypriot citizens to avoid traveling to the United Kingdom unless absolutely necessary.
If you need to travel, it is advisable to make sure you know in advance about the regulations and restrictions in force regarding entry and stay in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, you should be aware that controls and / or restrictions in relation to Covid-19 may due to the situation change at any time in a way that will affect your trip.
Citizens of the Republic of Cyprus temporarily or permanently residing in the United Kingdom are encouraged to follow the local and international media for the latest developments regarding Covid-19 and the new strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus, to follow the relevant instructions of the local authorities and to take all appropriate personal protection measures.
It is pointed out that, for the purpose of ensuring Public Health for precautionary reasons and until further clarification from the scientific community, for those arriving at Larnaca and Paphos Airports from UK airports, the relevant measures announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will apply. with the relevant announcement of the day. 21/12/2020.
Cypriot citizens who are already or intending to travel to the UK are encouraged to register on the Connect2CY online platform.
It is reminded that all passengers intending to travel / return to Cyprus must follow the procedure and register on the Cyprus Flight Pass online platform and meet the applicable conditions for entry into the Republic as defined by the relevant Decrees and Decisions. Ministrial Council.
Relevant decrees, announcements, press releases and information from the Ministry of Health of the Republic and other competent Authorities and Services of the Republic are available on the special website of the Press and Information Office.
Telephone numbers for emergency communication:
• High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London
+44 2073214100 (9.00-16.30, Monday - Friday)
• Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
+357 22651113 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)
• Service Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
+357 99660129 (outside working hours *)
• Department of Crisis Management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
+357 22801000 (8:30 - 15:00, Monday - Friday)