There is no restriction in regard to photographing / filming people, shops etc. in Cyprus, as long as you get permission from the appropriate person. However, bear in mind that if you are planning to photograph / film within the Larnaka and Pafos International airports, the Larnaka and Limassol ports and the military zones, including the demarcation line, or photograph / film antiquities or photograph / film from the air or under the sea, you will need to obtain authorization from the following competent authorities:
Please note that the designated entry points into the Republic are the Larnaka and Pafos airports and the Larnaka and Limassol ports.
Contact information for Larnaka and Pafos International airports:
- LARNAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Email: info@hermesairports.com
Email: customerservices@hermesairports.com
Fax: +357 24 643633
Address:
Larnaka International Airport
PO Box 43027
P.C. 6650
Larnaka, Republic of Cyprus
-PAFOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Email: info@hermesairports.com
Email: customerservices@hermesairports.com
Fax: +357 26 007100
Address:
Pafos International Airport
PO Box 62181
P.C. 8061
Pafos, Republic of Cyprus
If you want to ship / bring with you your filming equipment, you are advised to contact the Customs and Excise Department:
Email: headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cy
Tel.: + 357 22601713
Fax: +357 22302031
In case you want to collaborate with a Cypriot production company, which could facilitate on your behalf the whole procedure, you can visit the website of the Directors’ Guild of Cyprus:
For any further information or clarifications, please contact the competent authority, as below:
Ministry of Education and Culture
Cultural Services
Web: http://filmingincyprus.gov.cy/?lang=en
Email: mgeorgaki@papd.mof.gov.cy
Tel. +357 22 809 845