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Cyprus
At a glance
- Traffic
- on the left
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- types G · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
Entering the country
- ETIAS: online travel authorisation, planned for late 2026; check whether it's in force before you go.
- In the EU but outside Schengen: a separate 90 days. The north of the island is run separately: crossings at set points; your insurance often doesn't cover the north (buy it at the crossing).
Driver and insurance
- International Driving Permit required with your Canadian or US licence (CAA, AAA).
- Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Speed limits
| Town | Road | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, light RV | 50 | 80 | 100 |
In km/h. Signs always take precedence. With a trailer, check the limit for combinations.
Tolls and vignettes No tolls
No tolls.
Low-emission zones
None known for cars and RVs.
Boondocking Banned
Camping outside authorised sites banned.
Mandatory equipment
- Two warning triangles
- Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back
Good to know
- Drive on the left. Vehicle access by ferry only (few routes).
Frequently asked questions
- Cyprus: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
- ETIAS: online travel authorisation, planned for late 2026; check whether it's in force before you go. In the EU but outside Schengen: a separate 90 days. The north of the island is run separately: crossings at set points; your insurance often doesn't cover the north (buy it at the crossing). International Driving Permit required with your Canadian or US licence (CAA, AAA). Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
- Cyprus: what are the speed limits?
- Car and light RV: 50 in town, 80 on rural roads, 100 on motorways (km/h).
- Cyprus: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
- No tolls.
- Cyprus: are there low emission zones?
- None known for cars and RVs.
- Cyprus: is wild camping allowed?
- Banned. Camping outside authorised sites banned.
- Cyprus: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
- Two warning triangles, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back.