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. Northern Cyprus is a de facto state that is only recognized by Turkey.

2. 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 (without obtaining a work or residence permit):

Countries with Passport Exemption (ID Card Entry)
All EU Member States	Iceland	Liechtenstein
Norway	Switzerland	Turkey

3. 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.

Overstay Penalties

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.

4. Double Airport Transit Visa Requirements

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

Countries Requiring Double Airport Transit Visa
Afghanistan	Bangladesh	Benin
Burkina Faso	Burundi	Cambodia
Cameroon	Cape Verde	Central African Republic
Chad	China	Republic of the Congo
Dem. Republic of Congo	Eritrea	Djibouti
Ethiopia	Gambia	Ghana
Guinea	Guinea-Bissau	Ivory Coast
Kiribati	Laos	Lesotho
Liberia	Libya	Madagascar
Malawi	Mali	Mozambique
Myanmar	Namibia	Nepal
Niger	North Korea	Pakistan
Rwanda	Samoa	Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal	Sierra Leone	Somalia
South Sudan	Sri Lanka	Sudan
Suriname	Swaziland	Tanzania
Togo	Tonga	Tuvalu
Uganda	Vietnam	Zambia
Zimbabwe

5. Visa Required in Advance

Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa at one of the diplomatic missions of Northern Cyprus before travelling. These nationals are not eligible for visa on arrival:

Countries Requiring Advance Visa
Armenia	Nigeria	Syria

Note: Citizens of Nigeria and Syria must also hold a double airport transit visa (ATV) issued by the Republic of Turkey in addition to their Northern Cyprus visa.

6. Important Notes for Travellers

• Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is only recognized as a sovereign state by Turkey.
• Entry to Northern Cyprus may be made through ports in Turkey or through border crossings from the Republic of Cyprus.
• EU and EEA citizens can use national ID cards instead of passports for entry.
• Most nationalities receive a free visa on arrival for up to 90 days.
• Overstaying the permitted 90 days without a residence permit results in fines of 100.23 Turkish lira per day.
• Citizens of Armenia, Nigeria, and Syria must obtain visas in advance and cannot receive visa on arrival.

Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only. Northern Cyprus is a de facto state recognized only by Turkey. Visa policies are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant diplomatic missions before travelling.