Cyprus health and safety
Cyprus is recognised as a relatively safe tourist destination, with little crime aimed at tourists and minimal health risks. The north-south divide is still an inflammatory issue, and occasional uprisings occur along the UN-patrolled buffer line.
No official vaccinations are required to enter Cyprus, and healthcare is of a high standard. There was an outbreak of suspected endemic typhus at an archaeological excavation site on the island in 2004, and travellers may wish to take precautions against this disease. Water is considered safe to drink and milk is pasteurised. The normal precautions should be taken with regard to food when travelling in Cyprus.
The threat if terrorism is low in Cyprus, and it is unusual for tourists to be the target of any violent crime. However, travellers should exercise caution near The Green Line, where there is a history of political instability and the risk of skirmishes is high.
Current advisory warnings about health and safety in Cyprus
British foreign office - Cyprus webpage
Up-to-date and reliable advice on health and security issues in Cyprus.
www.fco.gov.uk
MD Travel Health - Cyprus advice
Comprehensive medical advice on disease and health risks, precautions and remedies.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com
Smartraveller
Australian Government sponsored site with detailed and current information on travel risks in Cyprus.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au
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Essentials
Visas: Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and the EU can stay in the Republic of Cyprus for up to 90 days without a visa
Season: April – May; September - October
Money: Cyprus pound
Language: Greek and Turkish, with English spoken in most tourist areas
Emergency #: 199