Your Health in Cyprus
Cyprus is a relatively safe place to visit, in terms of health. The standards of health care are high. Most minor aliments can be treated at chemists. Staff are well trained and it is possible to purchase most medicines here. You will not need any inoculations to visit Cyprus, although it is wise to keep your tetanus injection up to date. Check with your doctor before you leave home for advice.
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Citizens of the EU Member States
Under EU regulations, health care can be provided in Cyprus to people from other EU Member States. To receive health care in Cyprus you must be in possession of the appropriate E- Form or EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) from your own Member State.
Non EU Citizens
As a citizen of a country outside the EU you will not be entitled to free health care in Cyprus. Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all visitors to Cyprus. Among the best companies for this, both in terms of cost and cover is World Nomads.
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| Category Of Person | Necessary E - Form Card |
| Temporary visitor or tourist | E111 or EHIC |
| A Pensioner coming to live permanently in Cyprus | E121 |
| A worker from another Member State posted to work in Cyprus less than one year | E111 or EHIC |
| A worker from another Member State posted to work in Cyprus for more than one year | E106 |
| A U.K. person under Pension age coming to live permanently in Cyprus | E106 (residual) |
| A Student | E111 |
| Dependants living in Cyprus but insured worker living in another Member State | E109 |
| A person from another Member State in receipt of Unemployment Benefit and seeking work in Cyprus | E111 or EHIC |
| A person in receipt of Industrial Injuries Benefit or an occupational disease | E123 |
| A person referred to Cyprus for specific medical treatment | E112 |
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Food and Water
Water is safe to drink in all of the Cities except Famagusta. Although it may have a slightly salty taste in some of the areas reclaimed from the sea. Bottled water is available and very popular. In the Troodos Mountains, people often fill their own bottles from roadside Springs.
As with many restaurants, if it is popular and looks clean it is generally safe to eat there. Take care with shellfish and avoid undercooked meat.
Phone Numbers:
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Ambulance: 112
Hospital Phone Numbers:
General enquiries: 1400
Larnaca: 248 00500
Limossol: 258 01100
Nicosia: 228 01400
Pafos: 268 03100 |
Pharmacies:
Information in English: 192
Agia Napa: 909 01403
Larnaca: 909 01404
Limossol: 909 01405
Nicosia: 909 01402
Pafos: 909 01406
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