Nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Armenia need to apply in person to a TRNC Embassy, Representative Office or Consulate General abroad to obtain a visa prior to their travel to the TRNC.
Nationals of other countries other than those listed above can be issued a visa by the Immigration Officer at the designated ports and border crossings. The terms of entry to the country for all foreigners can be seen below.
Obtaining a visa from the TRNC missions abroad do not guarantee entry to the country. It is within the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the designated ports and border crossings to grant permission to enter the country.
Recommendations for visa applicants:
It is recommended to make visa applications at least 1 month in advance of the intended travel date. Visa applications will be processed within maximum 3 working days. It is recommended to contact the nearest TRNC mission abroad to get an appointment before applying for a visa. Click here for the visa application form.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Foreigners visiting the TRNC may be granted a visa up to 90 days, depending on its type, at the designated ports and border crossings, provided that they fulfil the conditions stipulated in the Aliens and Immigration Law and they are not deemed unfit to enter the country.
The length of stay granted at the designated ports and border crossings of the TRNC cannot exceed 90 days within a period of 180 days. All foreigners who wish to stay in the TRNC for more than 90 days, are required to obtain a residence permit.
Entry to and departure from the TRNC is possible through designated ports and border crossings with a valid passport or travel document.
Type and duration of the visa issued to the foreigners is stamped on the travel document by the Immigration Officers. Foreigners’ stay in the country cannot exceed the date stamped on their travel documents and they cannot use the visa for reasons other than its original purpose. For example, working with tourist or student visa is considered as visa violation.
Documents required from citizens of the Republic of Turkey for traveling to TRNC:
A valid Passport or Identity Card.
Documents required from citizens of the European Union and Schengen Area Countries for travelling to the TRNC:
A valid Passport or National Identity Card.
Documents required from citizens of other countries for travelling to the TRNC:
A valid Passport.
Validity of Travel Documents:
Citizens of countries which do not have an Embassy, Consulate General, Consulate or Representative Office in the TRNC and citizens of the countries that are not members of the EU must have a passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months to be able to enter the TRNC.
Citizens of countries that have an Embassy, Consulate General, Consulate or Representative Office in the TRNC and citizens of the EU countries must have a passport or travel document valid for at least 2 months to be able to enter TRNC.
Procedures for entry of foreigners to the TRNC:
Foreigners may be required to provide the following documents and information to the Immigration Officer at the port of entry:
Proof of sufficient financial means to stay in the country and return home country
Proof of accommodation in the country (hotel payment receipt, or name and address of the invitee)
Foreigners must accurately and convincingly declare purpose of visit
If travelling for internship, course or student exchange program, a formal letter from the inviting institution
If traveling for higher education, an official acceptance letter from the university
If visiting family, a letter of invitation which provides name, address, phone number and other contact information
If traveling on a business trip, an official letter of invitation from a company in the TRNC
If travelling for touristic purpose, a reservation or a rental document for the stays from 30 to 90 days.
Foreigners crossing to the TRNC from Southern Cyprus are also required to present the above mentioned documents/information.
VISA TYPES AND PERIODS OF STAY
TOURIST VISA
Those who come to the country for touristic visits and will stay at a hotel or other accommodation facility and those who have rented an accommodation for this purpose, can be issued a visa for a maximum of 30 days. If they can submit documents showing that a prior payment has been made for accommodation, a visa up to 90 days may be granted.
A visa up to 60 days can be issued to those who arrive in the country for the purpose of family visit and stay at the inviting family member’s house. A visa up to 90 days may be issued to those who come for official visits, business meetings, conferences, seminars, meetings, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, sporting events, cultural and artistic events, health tourism and similar purposes.
Nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Armenia need to apply in person to a TRNC Embassy, Representative Office or Consulate General abroad to obtain a visa prior to their travel to the TRNC.
- It is recommended to make visa applications at least 1 month in advance of the intended travel date.
- Visa applications will be processed within maximum 3 working days.
- It is recommended to contact the nearest TRNC mission abroad to get an appointment before applying for a visa.
Documents:
- Completed and signed visa application form along with one color biometric photo that are not older than 6 months.( (only provided in the representative offices))
- Travel documents (Proof of travel with confirmed two-way tickets,proof of accommodation in the country (hotel payment receipt, or name and address of the invitee)
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Invitation letter
- A certified bank statement showing a minimum daily balance of 50 EUR for the duration of your stay.
- https://mfa.gov.ct.tr/consular-info/missions-abroad/
Announcement
Regarding 3rd Country Citizens Planning To Travel To Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Via Türkiye
Türkiye has announced that as of 15 August 2023, practice of double transit visa is required for third country citizens travelling to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus via Türkiye.
The countries required to have double transit visa are listed below.
