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Policy on permits required to enter Northern Cyprus
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The visa policy of Northern Cyprus deals with the requirements that a foreign national wishing to enter Northern Cyprus must meet to be permitted to travel to, enter and remain in the country.

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Visa policy of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
  The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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Visa on arrival

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Turkish Cypriot visa issued to an Austrian citizen at the border of Akyar and Dhekelia

Citizens of all countries (except Armenia, Nigeria and Syria) may obtain a free visa on arrival at the designated ports and border crossings for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period.[1]

All foreign citizens who wish to stay in Northern Cyprus for more than 90 days, are required to obtain a residence permit. Foreign citizens who exceed the period of stay without a residence permit will be issued a visa penalty fine (100.23 Turkish lira for each day) that has to be paid on a future re-entry.

Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival but they are required to hold a double airport transit visa (ATV) when transiting through any airport in Turkey when they are bound for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Transit visas must be obtained from Turkish diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant’s area of residency:[2]

Passport exemption

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Citizens of the following countries may enter Northern Cyprus with an ID card (including an Irish passport card) in lieu of a passport for up to 90 days within any 180-day period (i.e. without obtaining a work or residence permit):[1]


Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa at one of the diplomatic missions of Northern Cyprus:[1]

1 - Must also hold a double airport transit visa (ATV) issued by the Republic of Turkey .

See also

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References

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  • VISA Regulations, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ministry of Foreign Affairs