Visa policy of Northern Cyprus

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.

Entry and exit stamps on an entry-exit form issued to a Swedish identity card holder

Visa policy map

Passport exemption

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]

All European Union member states

Visa exemption (Free visa on arrival)

Citizens of all countries (except Armenia, Nigeria and Syria) may obtain a free visa on arrival by the Immigration Officer 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.