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Photography & Drones — Cyprus

What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Cyprus. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Photography & Drones in Cyprus: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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RESTRICTED

Cyprus regulates drone use, including which drones can fly without a licence and where and when they may be flown.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Cyprus

Verified Jul 26, 2026

PROHIBITED

Photographing military installations or anything of security interest is strictly forbidden throughout Cyprus; obey 'no photography' signs — police and military on both sides enforce this.

Arrest possible; strictly enforced on both sides.

§ US State Dept — Cyprus

Verified Jul 26, 2026

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