Northern Cyprus visa information
You would like to travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and look for your new property there or treat yourself to a holiday with cultural diversity? Then you should know that since 2003 it has been particularly easy for EU citizens to cross the border between southern and northern Cyprus. With a valid passport or ID card, it is possible to travel freely between the halves of the island of Cyprus – without any obstacles. For example, in the west of Nicosia’s capital Metehan you can move to Northern Cyprus – but crossing the border is also possible in Akyar and Dhekelia without any problems. However, there is still visa information for Northern Cyprus regarding a visa, which we would like to address below.
Visa and residence regulations – tourists should know this visa information for Northern Cyprus
If you want to stay in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, you must have a valid EU passport with you. As a rule, an ID card is sufficient, but it is better to also carry your passport with you. If you want to obtain a visa, you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least two months. It is recommended to apply for a visa at least one month before traveling to Northern Cyprus. Visas can be issued for ten, 30 or 90 days – for some countries or in special cases it may even take up to two months for the visa to be processed and issued. Accordingly, your own passport should also be valid.
You should present these documents – important visa information for Northern Cyprus
Before entering the country, you don’t just have to worry about packing the right clothing or thinking about documents related to buying real estate in Northern Cyprus with KIBRIZ. You also need to have some documents related to your own visa ready in order to have your application for an entry permit approved. These include:
- A budget of around 100 euros per day of stay
- A valid passport
- Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation booking
- For studying : Official invitation to study from the university
- For business trips: Official invitation from the relevant local company
- For family visits: invitation with full family contact details
It is important to know: The local border controllers are also able to issue a visa of up to 90 days. This is only possible if all the necessary documents have been brought along and the reason for the visit has been proven – and the authority seems satisfied with all the answers. If this visa is to be extended, a corresponding application must be submitted to the responsible police headquarters – and the Immigration Department.
Various visas and possible penalties for overstaying the permitted stay
We would also like to provide you with Northern Cyprus visa information regarding the different types of visa and possible penalties. If the permitted visit period is exceeded, a visa penalty fee will be due upon departure. The different visas are tied to different details and should therefore be followed carefully:
- Tourist visa: A maximum of 30 days visas are issued. In the case of a family visit or special exceptions, this time can be increased to 60 or 90 days.
- Work visa: Visas of a maximum of 30 days are issued for this. An internship or similar is only accredited with a 30-day residence permit.
- Visa for residence permit applications: Anyone who wants to apply for a residence permit for full or partial life in Northern Cyprus can receive a 90-day visa for this.< /li>
We at KIBRIZ will of course help you when viewing your property in Northern Cyprus and take into account everything important about your visa – and none Making mistakes.
