Can I smoke indoors or in a car in Cyprus?
No — smoking is banned in all enclosed public places. It's prohibited in cafés, restaurants, bars, workplaces, hospitals, airports and public transport (taxis, buses). Smoking in a private car is illegal when a passenger aged 16 or under is present. E-cigarettes/vaping fall under the same restrictions — banned in enclosed public spaces. Vaping in a car is also prohibited where a minor (under 18) or a pregnant woman is present. Enforcement is by on-the-spot fines. In short: only in open/outdoor areas.
📋 The rules
- Ban in all enclosed public places
- Car with a passenger ≤16: banned
- Vaping is treated the same
- Vaping in a car with a minor/pregnant woman: banned
- Enforced by on-the-spot fines
🔓 Exceptions
- Designated outdoor smoking areas are permitted
- Smoking: 16 limit in cars; vaping: minor <18 or pregnant
- Foreign repeat offenders: deportation possible after a court ruling
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The standard on-the-spot fine is €85; individual fines range from €85 to €150, with higher amounts for repeat violations. Smoking in a car with a passenger aged 16 or under can attract a fine of up to €300. Beware a myth: "vaping is allowed indoors because it isn't tobacco" is false — e-cigarettes are covered by the same ban and are prohibited in enclosed public places. Tip: smoke or vape only in outdoor/designated areas.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I smoke in a restaurant or bar?
No. Smoking is banned in all enclosed public places, including cafés, restaurants, bars, workplaces, hospitals, airports and public transport. It's allowed only in designated outdoor areas.
Can I smoke in the car?
Smoking in a private car is illegal when a passenger aged 16 or under is present. For vaping, the car ban applies where a minor under 18 or a pregnant woman is present. On public transport and in taxis smoking is generally banned.
Does the ban cover vaping?
Yes. E-cigarettes and vaping fall under the same restrictions as tobacco and are banned in enclosed public places. The claim that vaping is allowed indoors because it isn't tobacco is incorrect.
How big is the fine?
The standard on-the-spot fine is €85, while individual fines can reach €150, with higher amounts on repeat. Smoking in a car with a passenger aged 16 or under can attract a fine of up to €300.
What applies to repeat offenders?
Beyond higher fines on repeat, foreign nationals who repeatedly violate the rules can, following a court decision, face deportation and an entry ban — a consequence beyond the standard fine.
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