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*Turkish Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti* and sometimes TRNC, The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a self-proclaimed republic on the northern and eastern side of the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. Use the [cyprus] tag instead for all Cyprus-related questions not specifically concerned with the area controlled by TRNC

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Travelling to Greece with Northern Cyprus stamp on my passport

I would like to travel to Greece but I have got passport stamped at Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus. I am non-EU resident. Is it possible to enter Greece?
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Using Google Fi in Northern Cyprus

I will be visiting Northern Cyprus, via Turkey, in July. I am wondering if my Google Fi phone (android) will work there, especially for data--I will be distance working part of the time. Internet can ...
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Can I travel to the northern part of Cyprus?

I will fly (with my wife) from Germany to Paphos on the 19th of Feb. I have reserved a hotel on the northern side of cpyrus starting from the 21. Feb. How long does it take to cross the border with a ...
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I want to travel to TRNC from India for my MBA program , do I need transit visa if I don't leave airport in turkey?

I want to travel to TRNC from India. I Have got admission for my MBA program at NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY. I applied for a transit visa for turkey but it was refused. I tried to know the reason but I did ...
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Travelling to Greece while having got passport stamped at Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus

i am an EU citizen and was wondering if i was going to travel to Greece would the authorities in Greece have any problems with Ercan Airport stamp in my passport? Or perhaps i should just show them my ...
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Travel to Ercan enroute Larnaca

I'm Nigeria passport holder and I intend to travel to northern Cyprus from Lagos but the best I got from Egypt Air is to Larnaca, Cyprus. Pls do I need a transit visa for Cyprus and also can I travel ...
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How can babies travel from Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to the South (ROC)?

An officer on the Greek side of the Cyprus Green Line told me that a baby being carried by a parent can cross with a birth certificate; no passport or photo ID is required for the baby. I'm wondering: ...
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Entry in North Cyprus on Valid Single Schengen visa [duplicate]

I am a Pakistani national having a valid single entry valid Schengen visa and currently in Istanbul and plan is to go to North Cyprus. Do I need to take visa for North Cyprus? If, yes, could you ...
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Car insurance for Northern Cyprus

I'm planning to rent a car in the Republic of Cyprus, and then, travel to the Northern Cyprus. Budget doesn't allow to travel to the Northern Cyprus, so either Europcar or Sixt is my choice. However, ...
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E-visa eligibility to enter Northern Cyprus

I have a valid US visa, I will be going to northern Cyprus. Will having the Turkish e-visa allow me to enter Northern Cyprus?
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Northern Cyprus with an EU Identity card

According to the foreign ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, EU citizens are able to enter Northern Cyprus using their identity cards. However at the bottom it says that to enter ...
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Does someone with a Turkish Resident Permit needs a visa to visit North Cyprus [closed]

I want to confirm if a valid Turkish Resident Permit can take you to North Cyprus for a visit?
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Student with TRNC visa [closed]

My daughter holds a TRNC student visa she is coming home to Southouse Africa for summer break can she pass through any airport in Turkey example Istanbul airport without problems. She is not going ...
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Do I need Turkish transit visa to visit Northern Cyprus? [duplicate]

I am a Palestinian citizen living in lebanon. I am a student (aircraft engineer) in university of balamand and i basically have a paper that confirms this. My question is do i need a visa to enter ...
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North Cyprus on Schengen Visa

I am a Pakistani National currently residing in Hungary with a Hungarian residence permit that allows me to travel visa-free throughout the Schengen zone. I also know that i can travel to south Cyprus ...
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Visa required for an Indian passport holder to visit The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus?

We are group of travelers planning to visit North Cyprus (i.e. the Turkish Republic North Cyprus). We are taking a flight from New Delhi -> Istanbul (switch flight) -> Ercan International Airport. ...
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Travelling to Northern Cyprus on Turkish e-visa for Pakistani national

I am a Pakistani national and holder of a multiple entry US/Schengen visa, can I travel to northern Cyprus (Lefkosa via Ercan International airport) on a Turkish e-visa?
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Can a Turkish e-Visa allow me entry to Northern Cyprus?

I have been to Turkey in 2017, but presently have a USA visa and a Turkey visa on a Nigerian Passport. Can a Turkish e-visa allow me entry to Northern Cyprus?
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Do Egyptians need visa for Northern Cyprus (TRNC) or Turkey?

I am Egyptian and I hold a BRP residence permit in the UK. I want to travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Do I need a visa for both Turkey and TRNC?
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Do you need to show a valid visa to when leaving Northern Cyprus?

I have been studying in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This is my second year. I am a Pakistani national. I am travelling to US very soon. I have had the student visa for this last year but, ...
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Ercan airport and France visa [duplicate]

We are Indian citizens who visited Cyprus this year. Entered through Larnaca and left from Ercan. Our passports were duly stamped at both ports. Now I want to apply for a visa at the French embassy. ...
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Driving with a rental car from Larnaca to Northern Cyprus

I am travelling to Republic of Cyprus. I am planning to rent a car in Larnaca and travel to Northern Cyprus as well. I have called several big rental companies (Hertz, Sixt, Europcar) and learned that ...
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Can the police in Northern Cyprus take my passport away from me, an American citizen?

Is it legal for the authorities in the Republic of Northern Cyprus to keep my passport? I’m in Northern Cyprus and the police have taken my passport from me because of a personal dispute with a friend ...
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What accurate offline GPS apps are there for the whole island of Cyprus?

I'm going to the island of Cyprus in June and will rent a car at Ercan airport which won't have GPS navigation (the chosen company is literally the only option for me for specific reasons). While I'...
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My tour guide took €78 for the airport departure tax from Northern Cyprus. Was this legitimate?

My BF and I just came back from a vacation in Cyprus (TRNC). My tour guide said there is a €39 airport departure tax, per person, payable directly to him in cash. I paid him, but didn't receive a "...
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Which car rental companies in Northern Cyprus permit you to drive to the Republic?

Essentially what the question says: I'm looking to rent a car in Northern Cyprus, and occasionally take it across the border to the Republic. I know few companies will issue the necessary cross-...
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New limitations on visiting Northern Cyprus?

This Hebrew article states that a ban on non-EU citizens visiting TRNC (Northern Cyprus) was supposed to take effect on October 3rd 2017, and is postponed by a few weeks. The article seems to me ...
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Buying a ferry ticket North Cyprus-Turkey online

I'm considering taking the ferry from Girne (North Cyprus) to Tasucu (Turkey) this year, in which case I would probably buy the ticket online When buying it, it asks for either a passport number or a ...
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How to find a place in Famagusta?

I'm looking for a former British Base named Base 55 in Famagusta, North Cyprus. What is it today:- UN Base? Public place?
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Do I need a transit visa to travel to Northern Cyprus?

I am a Ghanaian passport holder. Do I need a Turkish transit visa to travel from Moscow to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?
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Double Citizen (TR & US) going to Cyprus

I have a US passport and Turkish ID. I've been to TRNC before where I can enter and stay 90 days with my Turkish ID, no problems. Now, I want to travel there with my friend who is Dutch and we want ...
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Are North Cypriot land border crossings equipped with passport stamps?

A friend and I may go to North Cyprus and Cyprus. We would enter at Ercan Airport, and as he's on a (British) passport, he would get an entry stamp (as North Cyprus is not in the EU). However, I've ...
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Are there cross-border buses between Cyprus and North Cyprus?

I'm curious whether there are any buses that cross the Cypriot-North Cypriot border. In particular (but not only) from Ercan airport
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North Cyprus visa for Travel Document holder [closed]

Do you need a visa to visit north Cyprus for a Palestinian holding an Egypt passport/ travel document?
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Changes to Cyprus timezones

Today I've heard end of radio program talking about recent some changes in Cyprus timezones. I did not hear the details, but conlusion was, that for travelers travelling between Cyprus and Northern ...
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Is the border between Cyprus and North Cyprus an issue for a casual tourist?

I am taking a couple of weeks in Cyprus with the family, and will be flying directly from the UK to Paphos, in the southwest of the island. We plan on doing some lazing by the pool, but a fair bit of ...
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Can I fly to Northern Cyprus and then travel to Cyprus?

My wife and I have US passports and are flying into Ercan airport in Northern Cyprus. We'd like to cross the border in Nicosia and spend some time in Cyprus. I know this is in question because the ...
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Taking 40" TV to northern Cyprus as baggage?

I'm going to northern Cyprus with Turkish airlines and want to take a 40 inch smart TV that I bought here in the UK with me. Can't find out if this is possible or how much it would cost as it weighs ...
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Will staying in Northern Cyprus cause problems for later travel in the EU?

I am Peruvian, and will study in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for two years. As a South American, what problems may I have if I decide to study in the TRNC, as it is recognized only by ...
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Staying a night at Ercan international airport

I will be arriving at Ercan international airport at night and need to wait till morning for another friend to arrive. Is there any facility there I can book for a night?
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Applying UK Citizenship from Northern Cyprus [closed]

I have double citizenship from Turkey and Northern Cyprus. I know that getting UK visa from NC is very easy, and I also heard of many cypriots became UK citizen. I really consider applying for myself ...
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Northern Cyprus - way to visit and what problems can I have with Republic of Cyprus after that?

I know that Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey, and not other countries. So how can I visit this republic - only from Turkey, or there are some other ways? Will I have problems with getting ...
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