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Turkey visa for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Entry requirement

Visa-free

Turkey admits citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 27 October 2026 · official sources · Confirm at mfa.gov.tr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Turkish citizens travelling to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

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Travel advice for Turkey

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can stay in Turkey

No maximum stay in Turkey is given in the data for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; the border officer sets it on entry.

Turkish citizens travelling to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus admits Turkish citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus need a visa for Turkey?

Turkey admits citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus without a visa.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus?

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus admits Turkish citizens without a visa.

Can citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus enter Turkey visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can enter Turkey without a visa.

Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.