Car import to Northern Cyprus – current customs regulations
If you decide to come to Northern Cyprus with your own car, it has many advantages. For example, you can bring everything you need with you. You don’t need to look for a rental car or, if you are spending a long time in Northern Cyprus, you can buy a car here. And of course, if you love traveling, a trip to Northern Cyprus can be one of the most exciting trips in your tourist life.
Short-term import of the car into Northern Cyprus (up to 30 days)
You can come to Northern Cyprus with your own car without any problems. You can use your car for the entire duration of your tourist visa (up to 30 days).
Long-term import of the car to Northern Cyprus (up to 365 days)
For temporary use, you can only bring a car to Northern Cyprus once and for no longer than 1 year. Bringing the same car to Northern Cyprus will only be possible after a year. Of course, you can take a car to Northern Cyprus as often as you like, provided you come with a new car each time.
To drive, you need:
- Compulsory vehicle insurance
- Technical inspection (TÜV)
- Toll fees must be paid
Car import into Northern Cyprus for personal use
The car imported into Northern Cyprus for personal use must meet the following requirements:
- The steering wheel must be on the right side (in Northern Cyprus traffic is on the left).
- The car must not be older than 5 years.
- The car must be technically be flawless and pass the mandatory technical inspection (TÜV).
- The car must undergo customs clearance.
- Toll fees must be paid.
How much are the customs duties in Northern Cyprus for the car
The amount of customs duties when importing a car into Northern Cyprus ranges from 45 to 60% of the estimated value of the imported car and is calculated based on several indicators:
- Age
- Engine Volume
- Engine Type
- Cost Estimate of Imported Car
Example: If you decide to import a Suzuki Swift with engine capacity 1240, you will have to pay the following customs duties: Customs: 10%, GKK – 2.5%, Rihtim – 4.4%, FIF – 10%, Genel FIF 1240 * 2.03 TL, Bandrol – 33.5 TL, VAT- 20%. If the estimated value of the car is 6400 dollars, then the customs duties will be: 5340 dollars. The individual coefficients for calculating customs payments can be found here can be viewed.
Our recommendation, if you want to buy a property in Northern Cyprus and stay in Northern Cyprus permanently, sell your car and buy in Northern Cyprus new car, otherwise you have to pay 40-60% more.
