Under the new Regulation on Residence Permit and Visas (105/2019), the immigration authorities at the ports and crossing points of Northern Cyprus have the discretion to determine the number of days of the visas that are granted to foreigners entering the TRNC (and the visas are not automatically for 90 days as the case was before).
If you wish to reside in the TRNC, you must apply for a temporary residence permit. There are different types of residence permits, such as those granted because
the applicant owns immovable property in the TRNC, or due to family residence, student residence and so on. There are a number of categories under which a foreigner can be eligible to apply for a residence permit.
A residence permit only entitles a foreigner to live in the TRNC. It does not entitle one to work or set up a business. To do these, one must obtain either a work permit or a business permit.
Our lawyers can advise you on immigration issues. We will be happy to provide you with guidance on obtaining residency permits and help you in solving immigration and other residence/visa related issues. Do not hesitate to contact us and we will provide you with information on the current requirements and costs.