ISARRA is a member-based, non-profit society for all scientists doing atmospheric and earth science research and the next meeting will be hosted by the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute.  The event will be held at Sunhall hotel, in Larnaca, Cyprus, and will include both a Conference and a Flight Week portion.

The conference will take place on 29-31 October, 2025 and the flights will commence on 3 November, 2025.

Abstract submission: June 2025 – 31 July 2025

Registration is now open. You can find out more details about registration fees and how to register on the registration section.

For any questions contact emme-care.events@cyi.ac.cy

The ISARRA 2025 Conference committee invites all members and non-members to submit presentation abstracts for their research, product development, and applications in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). 

The abstract submission will close on 31 July, 2025. The acceptance responses will be sent out in early September, exact date TBC.  

*Registration fee includes:

• Pre-conference reception
• Lunch and coffee breaks during the conference
• Excursion to the Cyprus Institute facilities

Registration fees:

Students:

The conference will take place at the Sunhall hotel, in Larnaca, Cyprus. The flights will take place at the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL)  airfield of the Climate and Atmospheric Research Centre (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute, in Orounda, Nicosia.

The USRL airfield is located on a plateau between Orounda and Peristerona, 40 km from Nicosia. It has a main runway of 200 m by 12 m and a secondary runway of 90 m by 6 m. The airfield has exclusive overhead airspace, authorized by the Cyprus Department of Civil Aviation under a permanent NOTAM, with a 1 km diameter and a ceiling of 2.5 km. Additionally, a 16 km² area with the same ceiling can be used upon request. Its proximity to the Cyprus Atmospheric Observatory (CAO) facilitates direct comparison of ground-based and airborne atmospheric data.

The main conference  will take place on 29 October- 31 October 2025 in Larnaca, Cyprus and will bring together experts and researchers utilising RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) for atmospheric and environmental studies, including professionals from schools, universities, government research institutions, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

It will be followed by a week of UAS flights, commencing on 3 November, 2025, which will take place at the USRL airfield space in Orounda, Cyprus.

Visa Information

Cyprus is part of the European Union, which means that nations of all other EU Member States can freely enter Cyprus without a visa. Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (who form the European Free Trade Association – EFTA) are also allowed to enter Cyprus visa-free.

The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaka (Larnaca) and Pafos (Paphos) and the ports of Larnaka (Larnaca), Lemesos (Limassol), Latsi and Pafos (Paphos), which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Travelling to Cyprus is easy. The documentation required varies, depending on your nationality. A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all bona fide tourists except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway who may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo. Some non-EU third country nationals require a visa.

EU countries, commonwealth countries and the USA do NOT need a visa. Schengen Visa holders are allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus. The Schengen Visa has made traveling between 25 member countries (22 European Union states and 3 non-EU members) much easier and less bureaucratic. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period.

Citizens of these countries are not required to have Cyprus visa for a stay of up to 90 days, provided they are bona fide visitors

Citizens of these countries are required to have an entry visa to Cyprus.

The conference organizer will, on request, provide an invitation letter to conference participants who need to obtain a visa.

It is a prerequisite to register for the conference and then request an invitation letter by sending your request to registrations@topkinisis.com.

Please find below the countries and the relevant Diplomatic Mission you can contact for your entry visa to Cyprus

Steps for Application Process for entry visa to Cyprus:

1. Apply for a visa in your country of residence or corresponding Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus – Find the Cyprus embassy/consulate or visa application center (authorized by the Cypriot authorities) in which you must submit your application
2. Find out about the entry requirements.
3. Complete your visa application.
4. Contact them to make an appointment.
5. Collect the required documents.
6. Submit the application along with the required (supporting) documents on the date of your appointment.
7. Pay the visa fee.
8. Wait for the visa to be processed.
9. Pick up your passport and documents. If your application was successful, the embassy/consular staff will affix your visa to your passport. If your application has been refused you will be notified in writing with the reasons of the refusal.

Important Note

Exceptions:

• EU Nationals – EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Cyprus. Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (who form the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)) are also allowed to enter Cyprus visa-free.
• Holders of Schengen visa – If you already have a valid multiple Schengen visa, do not need Cyprus visa (However, there is an exception to the rule, which concerns the citizens of the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan who need to be issued a national Cyprus visa to visit Cyprus).
• Holders of Residence Permit of any EU Member State – Do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Cyprus

For any questions contact emme-care.events@cyi.ac.cy