Nicosia, Cyprus. The United States has restored Cyprus to the lowest level of its travel advisory, advising American citizens to exercise normal precautions when visiting the island. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the update as a positive development for Cyprus as a travel destination.
US advisory
The renewed advisory places Cyprus at Level 1, the category used for destinations where travellers are advised to take only usual safety measures. The state department said the advisory still highlights specific areas where caution is required.
Reaction from the ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the change was a positive development for the image of Cyprus as a travel destination in a post referring to updated travel guidance issued by both the USA and the United Kingdom. It said the US had restored Cyprus to the normal level of travel guidance, Level 1, with a recommendation for usual precautions.
United Kingdom guidance
The ministry also noted that the United Kingdom updated its guidance, keeping Cyprus among destinations for which there is no recommendation to avoid travel while also lowering the risk level. It said the developments reflect the image of Cyprus as a safe and quality destination.
Buffer zone warning
The US advisory continues to urge visitors not to enter the United Nations buffer zone, commonly known as the dead zone, except through designated crossing points. It says police and UN peacekeeping forces strictly enforce the restriction.
Regional security references
The state department also refers to the wider regional security environment, saying that following the start of hostilities between the US and Iran on February 28, commercial flights were significantly disrupted. It further notes that on March 2, 2026, a drone struck a building in the British base area in Cyprus.
