FAQ

Indeed, purchasing property is one of the easiest ways to acquire residency.

Yes, you can get residency for relatives younger than 18, however for relatives older than 18 their names must be mentioned in the title deed.

Between 21 to 2 months working days.

You are not required to attend for the early stages of your purchase, the purchasing of a property may be done online or through a representative of the customer. However, you are obliged to be in Northern Cyprus to sign the related documentation and the residency procedure.

Purchasing property does not limit you from pursuing a career on the island, however you are still required to acquire a job visa for creating a resume and paying insurance deductions and also salary taxes.

A family of two may receive residency by even purchasing a small studio apartment. For families of three, the bought property must at least have one bedroom, families of four need a two-bedroom property and families of over 5 require a three-bedroom property or a villa.

Yes, members of a family, such as siblings, mother and son, can buy a unit in partnership, the only problem is that these people cannot apply for residency for their families on this property.

Since this island was part of the British empire for a long time, people drive on the left side of the road.

Most buyers prefer to buy a car that is strong in terms of body, comfortable, medium or small size with low consumption. Such as Nissan Note, different types of Mitsubishi and Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, Kia. Also Mercedes Benz and BMW are among the most popular cars and all kinds of models can be found on the island.

Any police officer can write a ticket if she/he sees a violation such as using a cellphone, eating and smoking. The person who caused a violation can not discuss or argue related to the police decision. The decision can only be argued in the courts of this country.

The time limitation is for 2 weeks and after that the amount of fine will be doubled. You can find out whether you have a fine or not by presenting your driving license and the vehicle registration number at the police station of any city and pay your fines there.

To purchase a vehicle in North Cyprus, you can check out the car galleries and dealerships of different car brands all over the island, and use various websites where sellers directly advertise their cars for sale. When you want to buy a car directly from the owner, make sure that the technical health of the car is in a suitable and good level and don't forget to receive insurance and technical examination papers.

Car owners must have third party insurance when they purchase their car for the first time. After that, the car insurance must be renewed. The renewal date set by the authorities is 1 year, which means that after you are out of insurance, you have to renew your car insurance again. Keep in mind that if your car gets any kind of damages, it will affect the amount of insurance that will be paid for renewal in the next year.

According to the law that was approved by the government in 2017, If you purchased your mobile phone in any country except North Cyprus, you shall register it to be able to use it while you are in this island. For doing this, you can prepare the related documents and go to the BTHK (Rauf Raif Denktas Caddesi, Metehan, Lefkosa) for registration and related payments. After that you must go to any Turkcell, Vodafone or Tellsim stores to activate your phone. Keep in mind that from the moment you arrive in North Cyprus, your phone will be active for only 90 days, and during this time you have the opportunity to register it.

Passport / University certification (for students) / Your phone

Students will get a good registration discount but remember, according to the law, the tax rate will change every year. Therefore, every student can benefit from this discount almost every 2 years. During this period, if a student brings a new phone to North Cyprus, less than 2 years after registering her/his previous phone, she/he will not be eligible for the discount and the main registration fees will be applied.

Yes. by providing your bank and residency documents. On the other hand, students can not buy a phone in instalments in North Cyprus

Asus / vivo / HP / Lenovo / MacBook / MSI Modern / Dell / Samsung / Acer Aspire

Playstation 5 / Playstation 4 / Xbox / Steam Deck / Nintendo Switch OLED / Nintendo Switch.

Sony / Philips / Gigaset

One of the most famous brands in North Cyprus is Arçelik. It also owns other brands such as Grundig, Beko, Blomberg, Arctic and Defy. German brands such as Bosch, Neff, Siemens as well as Korean brands like Samsung are all available in this island. You can buy home and kitchen equipment from any of these brands and benefit from the special warranty of that brand.

When you buy home and kitchen equipment in North Cyprus, the cost of sending that equipment and also the installation is free. Therefore the warranty date of the bought equipment will be calculated from the date of installation.

Electricity or gas capsules are used for cooking in North Cyprus. Gas capsules are available in markets. You can also call the related numbers and get your gas capsule (s) in your home.

Police: 155 / Ambulance: 112 / Fire department: 199 / Forest fire: 177.

Due to the expansion of the population of Northern Cyprus, the public transportation system in this country needs to be renovated and expanded infrastructurally. Public transportation is available with buses and minibuses called Dolmosh. Prices for a local trip (inside the city)are approximately between 15 and 30 liras. If you want to visit the Northern Cyprus attractions, we suggest you rent a car.

Gardening services in North Cyprus are not only for landscaping. It is also for beautifying our environment and our air purification. Gardening is not simple, it's complicated and it requires a mind full of creativeness. From planting flowers and plants and their pruning to building a roof garden, green wall, spraying, fertilising, etc., all are part of the gardening services in Cyprus. If you have a villa or a yard full of trees and flowers, you probably don't have the time to take care of them! So it is better to use the gardening companies' services.

There different services such as: House cleaning, cleaning the stairs and sending daily workers to clean small offices, cleaning the building's facade. Office cleaning with an official contract on an annual basis and supplying cleaners. Providing cleaning services for big companies. Providing cleaning services for factories.

The first step is dusting. The important thing in this stage is that the carpet experts shall analyse the carpet by its type of fibre and its flexibility, then they must adjust the level of dusting. In the next step, roller brush machines remove all the dust and prepare the carpets for getting wet. Before the carpet fibre gets wet, they test the percentage of colour resistance. The thing that they put the carpet on it for washing, and also adjusting the slope are the most important things in this step. The water output must be in the form of a shower with a balanced temperature as well. After that they will wash the carpet with detergents that are good for the carpet fibre, with special machines. Nextstep is rinse which should be done with a suitable pressure and repeatedly. For rinsing the carpet, they will use a well equipped machine to remove all the detergents and water. In the last step, the carpets should be placed somewhere and their temperature should be checked.

Washing the car with detergent and water is the simplest way of washing. Underneath a car is exposed to dirt more than any other part of the car. In this case they will wash the underneath by using hydraulic jacks. There are some parts that should not contact water. So they clean these parts by dry cleaning.

City Mall in Famagusta and Dereboyu district in Lefkosa can be considered as the most important shopping centres in this country. Also, Kyrenia and Old City shopping centres can be mentioned among the most important shopping centres in Northern Cyprus.

City Mall is a four-story shopping centre located in Famagusta. Two floors of this shopping centre are for clothing brands, home appliances, decorations, furniture, etc. and the other two floors are for the cinema and food courts.

Dereboyu is actually a collection of different stores that are placed together in the Lefkosa. You can find all kinds of clothing stores, home accessories, restaurants, etc. in this area.

There are 4 shopping centres in Kyrenia. Of course, these shopping centres are not like the famous shopping centres of Turkey and the UAE, and are actually a collection of stores next to each other. It should be noted that a new shopping centre is currently under construction in Kyrenia.

Old City is a bazaar-like area in the city of Lefkosa, where there is a collection of different shops such as restaurants and handicrafts. It is good to know that there is also a very beautiful Iranian handicraft shop in this area.

There is a shopping store called Mr. Pound in different cities of Northern Cyprus, where you can find all kinds of items and stuff for the price of one pound. You can find almost anything in this shopping store. Kitchen equipment, toys, stuff related to pets, hats, umbrellas, slippers, etc are all available in this store.

All kinds of brands are available in North Cyprus For people who are interested in buying from famous brands. Brands such as Golden Rose, MAC, Note, Buff and Bloom are available with excellent quality and reasonable prices. Also you can find brands such as Adidas, Reebok, Caterpillar, Puma, Nike, New Balance, Columbia, Lumberjack and they are sold in Turkish lira.

Since the skin of babies is very delicate and sensitive, you should be very careful about the material of the clothes you want to buy. Usually, the material of baby clothes is all cotton. You can buy a set of baby clothes, which usually includes a hat, short-sleeve t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt, top, gloves, pants, shorts, apron, or you can buy each one separately. It is better to have a separate bag for baby clothes. Besides, after buying a layette, make sure to get a hanger as well.

Baby shampoo - clothes - towel - mini wash - training shorts - cream and lotion.

Sleeping set - nursing pillow - blanket - sleeping lamp - cradle - mosquito net.

Most parents start shopping for baby clothes and stuff in the very first months of pregnancy because of their enthusiasm, but we suggest you hold off until the gender of your baby is known so that you can decide better for buying a layette.

Indeed, North Cyprus cares about children's happiness. Therefore, every year in February, a festival for children aged 4 to 11 years is organised by Lefkosa municipality under the title of half-year school festival.

Buying different clothes totally depends on the parents. With the growth of the baby, the size of the baby changes as well, so it is better to buy 2 or 3 clothes at the very beginning. Clothes such as short-sleeved clothes, long-sleeved clothes, baby shorts and pants, etc. in size 0 and 1.

All Schools in North Cyprus have good facilities and an education system. If you want your children to study in North Cyprus, you must choose a one which is suitable for them. There are 3 types of school in Northern Cyprus. Public School, Private School and Night School. All of them have a strong and modern educational system. Public schools in Northern Cyprus from elementary to high school are free and compulsory for those who have residency in this country.

Burhan Nalbantoglu Public Hospital with the adresse of Niyazi Manyera St, Lefkosa.

scars and burns, vaccine effects, congenital abnormalities, congenital defects such as cleft palate and cleft lip, spots and coloured spots, eyelid damage, drooping eyelid, bags under the eyes, ear deformity, nose job, skin cancer, tumour in the upper and lower jaw bone, breast size reduction or enlargement, gynecomastia, botox to remove wrinkles, fat removal, face lift, tummy lift, skin rejuvenation with new methods, laser liposuction, laser lipolysis.

Besides tomography, panoramic imaging and 3D surgical interventions, this clinic presents oral and dental health services in several departments such as periodontology, prosthetic dentistry, oral, maxillofacial surgery, and orthodontics. Root canal treatment, filling, covering, milk tooth treatment, zirconium, smile design and jaw surgery, transparent orthodontics and hidden tooth treatments are also performed in this clinic as well.

Sinopharm: at least 2 doses / AstraZeneca: at least 2 doses / Pfizer: At least 2 doses / Moderna: at least 2 doses / Johnson: 1 dose.

Monday - Friday = 8:00 am until 5:30 pm. Two and three pharmacies are open 24/7 in each city.

In 2022, the minimum cost of a doctor's examination is 224 Turkish Lira and the maximum is 784 Turkish Lira.

One of the most famous stationery stores in North Cyprus is Deniz Plaza store, which has branches in the cities of Famagusta - Lefkoşa - Kyrenia - Gönyeli - Güzelyurt - Lefke.

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from all kinds of stationery , the writing implements are considered the most useful tools among all people. Almost all people, regardless of their expertise and skills, use writing implements to transfer data and information. Writing implements are the best options for taking notes on different paper surfaces. Generally, writing implements include pencils, pens, fountain pens, markers, highlighters, etc. In today's world, pens and pencils are the most important writing tools that are widely used. In fact, a pen or pencil should be used to write anything. Usually, young people like elementary school students use pencils. Pencils also have different types and are divided into different categories such as coloured pencils, drawing and, etc. Nowadays, pencils are not used much by society, and instead of them, pens are considered the most common tools for writing.

One of the important points is quality for sure. Basically, if the intended product has high quality, the use of it would be easier. Always try to prioritise the product quality. Usually, the quality criteria in different stationery are different from each other. For instance, if you are going to buy a notebook, pay attention to its paper material and its cover. The thicker the papers are, the better their quality is and it means that it is a good option for purchasing.

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They are located in all the universities of North Cyprus, including Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus International University, Near East University, Kyrenia University, Girne American University, Final International University, Ada Kent University, etc.

Yes, and it participates in unofficial football fields such as the Viva World Cup. The Northern Cyprus national soccer team operates under the supervision of the Soccer Federation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The home game of this team is held at the Ataturk Stadium in Lefkosa.

The first game was against Turkey, which was defeated with the result of 0-5. But the best victory of North Cyprus was against Erbil, Iraq, which was able to defeat Erbil, on June 4, 2012, with a score of 15-0.

Kurash - Aikido - Karate and Taekwondo - Soccer - Shooting and Hunting.

New conditions have been established for cyclists due to the increase in the number of cyclists in North Cyprus, according to Article 22 of the government laws. In case of non-obeying with any of the approved rules, the amount of 494 Turkish Lira has been considered as a police fine. The rules are: Having a horn on a bicycle. Having rear and front brakes. Front light (white) / rear light (red). Cyclists should not ride beside a vehicle or another bicycle. Cyclists must ride with both hands and they must sit on the bicycle. Cyclists can not ride their bike on sidewalks. Obeying the guidelines. Every bicycle can have a maximum of 2 seats. The maximum portable volume is from the width of the cyclist's shoulder to the length of the bicycle. Cyclists are not allowed to carry flammable substances. Cyclists are not allowed to do movements that cause danger.

Northern Cyprus is a country where you can swim 9 months of the year. In This country, most water sports on almost every beach are available such as water skiing, surfing, diving and jet skiing. North Cyprus has one of the longest diving seasons. Experience the mesmerising underwater life, where time stops and a totally different life begins. The various types of fish and ancient remains under the deep water will take you to a whole different world. There is also a sailing centre with ancient and modern harbours in North Cyprus. This island is a perfect option for yachts from all over the country with its unique coastline. You can enjoy these beauties with your yacht or you can also rent one and explore the wonderfulness. Boat trips, especially in Kyrenia Harbour, introduces thousands of tourists every year to the hidden beauties of Northern Cyprus.

Olives and olive oil, carob products, sweets, halloumi cheese, silver, traditional fancyworks, religious objects, glass and ceramic objects.

Carob is a type of tree which is always green. It is also considered as one of the pea family trees. This tree is very important to the people of this island. They call this tree a Black Gold.

The ripe and dried carob fruit is used in cooking and medicine. Decaf cocoa can be mentioned as one of the carob products, whose drink is healthier than coffee and looks delicious. Sweet carob juice is widely used in desserts and it's not bad for people with diabetes and allergies. Don't forget this healthy souvenir.

Moustalevria, which is produced from grape juice, is one of the favourite sweets of the people of this country and tourists. Churchkhela (nuts in frozen grape juice), traditional pie with Anari cheese and cinnamon, Semolina cake, Gulab, Baklava and Rahat al-Halgoum are other sweets that you can take as delicious souvenirs. Finally, don't forget the honey of Cyprus.

The origin of halloumi cheese is in Cyprus. Halloumi cheese is very well known and popular in Cyprus as well. This cheese is produced from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk and sometimes cow's milk. Halloumi cheese does not melt at high temperature, and this allows the cheese to be fried and grilled. Mint gives halloumi a special aroma and this fried cheese can be used with meat, vegetables, seafood and even fruits.

Lefkara village is famous for its unique fancyworks. For centuries, women have gathered in its streets and created exquisite fancyworks, which are famous in the world.

Objects made of glass, ceramics and bronze can be suitable souvenirs from Cyprus, which can be found in shopping stores around the island and also local art galleries. The glass donkey is one of the most famous souvenirs of this island.

If you are interested in enjoying delicious food in Kyrenia next to the Mediterranean Sea, the restaurants of Karaoğlanoğlu St. on the coast of Kyrenia are highly recommended.

One of the best restaurants in North Cyprus where you can find very delicious Turkish and vegetarian food is located around Kamil Pasa Street in Kyrenia.

Yes, you can find European cuisine in most restaurants in Lefkosa, Famagusta and Kyrenia. By visiting Karakiz St. in Kyrenia, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants with European, Turkish, and Mediterranean grilled dishes.

Halloumi is a delicious appetiser. The preparation of this appetiser is quite simple because it is a type of cheese made from goat or sheep milk. You can fry this cheese and serve it with various sauces and vegetables. Lahmacun is one of the most popular Turkish dishes, which is prepared with minced meat, pepper, etc. on dough and is known as Turkish pizza. Souvlaki is one of the most delicious kebabs that anyone can try. This delicious kebab is a popular Greek food in South Cyprus, but in North Cyprus, many Turks use this delicious kebab in their meals. They serve Souvlaki with bread, fries and lemon.

Since Northern Cyprus is a growing country, it will need many skilled workers in the future and now you can also work in different types of jobs in this country but to have a legal job in North Cyprus, you must have a work permit. Work permits in North Cyprus must be requested by the employer and for hiring 2 workers who are citizens of North Cyprus, the employer will be allowed to hire one foreign worker.

People who are citizens of one of the EU member countries can enter North Cyprus with an EU passport and find their intended job in a maximum period of 90 days. It is important to know that an EU citizen who has entered Northern Cyprus to find a job, can not stay in this country for more than three months without a job. After finding a job the applicant must apply for their work permit and temporary residence permit. This temporary residence permit is issued six months after registration.

If a citizen of a country other than the European Union wants to get a job in Northern Cyprus, the situation will be more difficult. If the applicant is not from one of the EU countries, she/he must find her/his intended job and get the job visa before entering North Cyprus. This job visa, which is valid for three months to one year and can be extended, is issued by the Ministry of Labor of Northern Cyprus..

Compared to the rest of the EU countries, the salaries and benefits of a worker in Northern Cyprus are somewhat lower; But because the tax rate in this country is lower than other EU countries, the same low salaries and benefits can be suitable for many job applicants in North Cyprus.

Men and women can retire after reaching the age of 60.

8 hours a day (40 hours a week). The beginning and end of working hours, including an extra hour for lunch, are determined by employers. Like the rest of the countries, Saturdays and Sundays are considered as off days.

Yes, the employment of children under the age of 15 is not allowed in this country. Children who have completed compulsory primary education at the age of 14 can work but their jobs must be light and it shouldn't affect their physical, mental, social and moral growth and attendance at school.

North Cyprus is a good destination for those who want to have a fun and memorable trip. It is good to mention that clubs and casinos are among the best entertainment on this island.

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To use North Cyprus casinos and clubs, you can register and receive a special card for each casino or club by providing your passport. If you wanna play in a casino you need to have that card. It should be mentioned that according to the law of Northern Cyprus, only people over 25 years old are allowed to register and use the casinos. Casinos are the centre of entertainment, as they are in the world's best holiday resorts. Casinos that offer a variety of games and entertainment with world-class quality to their customers are a constant part of the nightlife of Northern Cyprus. You can play a variety of games and also live games. To satisfy customers, they constantly renew themselves. In addition, well-known Turkish and world artists, world-famous shows and entertainment are held at casinos. On the other hand Cyprus bars and nightclubs are also very famous. You can find many of these bars and clubs in Kyrenia and Famagusta.

Parents can feel comfortable letting their children play in the shallow part of the sea because the seabeds on most beaches are sand. Private beaches and hotel’s beaches have modern facilities in order to make a comfortable environment for people. These beaches provide sun lounges, baths, showers, bars and restaurants. Some of the beaches present some special fun and sport equipment such as water skiing, banana riding, jet skiing, windsurfing and diving.

Girne Harbour: Kyrenia is the name of the coastal city in the north part of Cyprus. Due to the existence of an old port called Kyrenia and a castle of the same name, It is known as the Girne Harbour. If you happen to pass by this city, make sure to visit its large old harbour which is surrounded by many cafes and restaurants. You can also enjoy experiencing the taste of different local foods with your friends and family.

Part of a vacation is comfort and relaxation. North Cyprus beauty spa centres offer you unique options to relax your mind and body. In these spas, which offer a variety of treatments and beauty care, you can enrich your beauty like Cleopatra. Traditional Turkish baths also provide you with a good relaxation. Aromatherapy, stone therapy, massage and various treatments are offered in different spa centres.

The healthcare and health insurance accessibility in North Cyprus is determined according to the residence status of individuals. In case of having a disease, individuals who have obtained the North Cyprus residency, can use the well-equipped government medical centres for free. Health services in Northern Cyprus are at standard level and there are good hospitals and medical facilities.

Individuals, whether they are students or have obtained Northern Cyprus residency through property purchasing or investment, can have a health insurance that covers medical expenses except (dentistry, plastic surgery and items related to pregnancy) and also can have a free usual checkups and usual surgeries in the governmental hospitals and clinics as long as their visa is valid.

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Education insurance / disability insurance / car insurance / pet insurance / public liability insurance / health insurance / life insurance / workers' compensation insurance / accident insurance / motorcycle insurance / property insurance / medical insurance / flood insurance / fire insurance / boat insurance / commercial insurance / mandatory vehicle insurance / home insurance / workplace insurance.

Congenital diseases are not covered by the insurance.

By visiting the Sigortam.net website, you can make a traffic insurance inquiry and compare car insurance prices and insurance companies' coverage. By entering the requested information in the “inquiry and car insurance offer” section, you can have your intended result in less than 2 minutes.

There are many insurance companies that offer pet insurance such as Anadolu sigortası, Patim güvende sigortası, Allianz sigortası, Aksigorta sigortası, Türkiye sigortası, Sempati sigortası.

İş Bank, Ziraat Bank, Garanti Bank AS, Halk Bank, TEB Bank. Some people can open a bank account in Şekerbank (Cyprus) Ltd., Limassol Turkish Cooperative Bank, Universal Bank Ltd, Near East Bank Ltd, Cooperative Bank Ltd.

You can open a bank account with any currencies such as Dollar, Euro, Pound and Turkish lira or have all 4 types of currency accounts at the same time in the same bank.

Visa / Muhtar (a document which proves you live in North Cyprus) / House title deed (if available) / House rental contract (if the applicant is tenant), Passport, University letter (if the applicant lives in a university dormitory), for students (300 USD) and for other visas (750 USD) as a deposit(2022).

Having a residence alone is not enough. You must become a Turkish Cypriot citizen.

The annual interest for deposit accounts in North Cyprus is as follows: 15% for Euro accounts. 40% for US dollar accounts. 20% for British pound accounts Note that these numbers could be changeable (2022).

If you want to move to North Cyprus and you have a pet, then you must know that for pets safety and health, this country has strict rules for keeping them.

all pets in North Cyprus must have a microchip. These microchips are actually trackers that can be used to find pets if they are lost. It must be said that North Cyprus is one of the countries that respects animal rights very much.

Indeed. Pets must be vaccinated before entering North Cyprus. Also if you want to have pets in North Cyprus, you must vaccinate them as soon as possible.

Rabies and disease resistance vaccine. It must be noted that to vaccinate the pet, at least 12 weeks must have passed since its birth, and the microchip must have been implanted in its body.

Yes. Having a health certificate is one of the essentials and the individuals must get this certificate in North Cyprus. Note that this certificate is issued to travellers temporarily and valid for 10 days, so travellers should pay attention to the expiration date of the certificate.

3 pets per passport.

To work in different places, it is not necessary, you only need a job visa. But if you want to start your own business, even if it is a supermarket or a restaurant, it is necessary to register the company after determining the business location.

By registering a company in North Cyprus and setting up a business in this country, you can actually get an investment visa and take the necessary steps to obtain a temporary residence. Then after 6 years of your activity and regular payment of taxes, you can apply for permanent residence.

There are different types of job visas in North Cyprus. But the applicant must do this process through their employer and obtain the related permission through her/him as well.

Construction, Real Estate and Car Rental.

Criminal record. Passport. Residency. Name of the company. Address and location of the company.

51% for a Turkish Cypriot partner and 49% for a foreigner.

Company registration = 1200 USD. 10-day deposit in the bank = 550,000 Turkish Lira. Deposit for company manager = 140,000 Turkish Lira (for 2 years). The cost of the company's accountant = about 3,000 Turkish Lira per month.