National (Category C) visa required — Cyprus is an EU member but not part of Schengen. Nepali applicants submit at the VFS Global centre in Kathmandu, which forwards the file to the High Commission of Cyprus in New Delhi.
Cyprus is in the EU but outside the Schengen area, so it needs its own separate national visa (up to 90 days within any 180-day period). Nepali applicants can submit their documents at VFS Global's Kathmandu centre; applications are then couriered to the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in New Delhi (typically forwarded on the 4th-5th working day after submission) for a decision.
Fee: Approximately NPR 15,800 visa fee, plus a VFS service charge (~NPR 633), a mandatory two-way international courier fee (~NPR 3,736), and an optional demand-draft service charge (~NPR 1,375) if paying that way.
Processing: Normally 10-15 working days at the Cyprus High Commission once your file arrives in New Delhi, though it can take longer in some cases — factor in the extra transit days from Kathmandu to Delhi and back.
Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (short-stay Category C visa).
Steps
Identify the nearest Cypriot mission — Since Nepal has no resident Cypriot embassy, check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' guidance on which nearby mission (or courier submission) handles Nepali applications.
Gather required documents — Prepare your passport, photos, travel itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation details, and travel/medical insurance covering the full stay.
Submit your application — Submit in person at the handling mission, or by courier/post if permitted for your location.
Pay the fee and wait for a decision — Confirm the current fee and processing time directly, since these weren't stated on the official page reviewed.
Documents
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure from Cyprus, issued within the last 10 years
Completed visa application form with passport photo
Round-trip flight reservation
Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Bank account statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds
Travel/medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000
Employment letter (or self-employment/business documents), tax declarations, and other financial proof as requested case-by-case
Marriage/birth certificates or family-status documents, if relevant to your application