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Country Brief

Cyprus

Sex work itself legal but brothels, pimping, and soliciting illegal. Cabaret-licence loophole partially closed in 2009.

Legal model

Sex work legal; brothels and pimping illegal

Risk level

Medium

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

Greek, Turkish (north); English widely spoken

Emergency

112 (universal); 199 ambulance

AOC / SW min

17 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

EUR 60

Typical

EUR 100–200

Premium

EUR 350+

Key Areas

  • Limassol — most active scene; bars and apartments
  • Ayia Napa — peak Jun–Aug youth-tourism nightlife
  • Larnaca, Paphos — smaller resort markets
  • Nicosia (south) — local market

Top Safety Notes

  • Cabaret-club bait-and-switch scams target tourists
  • Strict drug laws — even small possession means arrest
  • Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has separate legal regime

Essential Phrases

Hello Yia sou
Thank you Efharisto

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/cyprus.