Visa policy of Northern Cyprus
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Most of the visitors to Northern Cyprus do not need to obtain a
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in advance for short visits.


Visa policy

Citizens of all countries may enter without a visa for up to 90 days except for the citizens of the following countries: * * * They must obtain a visa at one of the
diplomatic missions of Northern Cyprus This is a list of diplomatic missions of Northern Cyprus. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is recognized only by Turkey, and consequently has only one embassy with ''de jure'' recognition, along with six consulate-generals. How ...
. Nationals of are refused entry to Northern Cyprus by air (it is unclear whether this also applies to sea and land entries). Visa on arrival was issued when crossing from the Republic of Cyprus until May 2015. Visitors given less than 90 days on entry but wishing to stay longer (up to 90 days) can apply for extension at the Immigration Department of the Police Headquarters. To stay longer than 90 days, they have to exit and re-enter the country. Overstayers will be issued a visa penalty fine (100.23 Turkish lira for each day) that has to be paid on a future re-entry.


Passport exemption

For visits of up to 90 days (i.e. without obtaining a work or residence permit), citizens of *
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may enter the TRNC using national ID cards (incl
Irish passport card An Irish passport ( ga, Pas Éireannach) is the passport issued to citizens of Ireland. An Irish passport enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as evidence of Irish nationality and citizenship of the European Union. It also fa ...
) instead of a passport.


See also

* Visa requirements for Northern Cypriot citizens * Visa policy of Turkey *
Visa policy of the Schengen Area The visa policy of the Schengen Area is an element within the wider area of freedom, security and justice policy of the European Union. It applies to the Schengen Area and to other EU member states except Ireland. The visa policy allows nation ...


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External links


VISA Regulations
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Northern Cyprus Foreign relations of Northern Cyprus {{Cyprus-stub