Where do foreign media members apply for the permission of accreditation / filming in the TRNC on a short–term basis?

Foreign media members can make the application by clicking on the following link:

https://pio.mfa.gov.ct.tr/en/media-guide/for-media/media-accreditation-form/

What are the procedures for foreign media members who would like to bring professional tools and equipment as accompanying baggage?

Foreign media members who will bring professional tools and equipment such as cameras, lighting, microphones etc. as accompanying baggage are required to provide the list of such items to the Public Information Office prior to their travel to the TRNC.

 

How can I obtain the necessary permits to film in places that require special permission such as border gates, air and sea ports?

You must apply to the Public Information Office. The Office will apply to the authorities on behalf of the applicant to obtain the necessary permits.

Where do foreign media members apply for an interview with government officials?

Foreign media members who wish to interview with a government official must submit their request to the Public Information Office for the arrangement of the interview.

 

Who can be issued a press card and how can I apply?

Press cards are issued to the TRNC citizens or the individuals, having a work or residence permit in the TRNC, who work for local and foreign media corporations in the TRNC or are freelance journalists who are not affiliated with any organization but work under contract or for royalties.

The aforementioned card is issued by the Press Card Commission.

What should I do as a foreign media representative to work in the TRNC?

Foreign media representatives who wish to work in the TRNC should apply to the Public Information Office for accreditation.

 

 

VISA REGULATIONS

For detailed information on visa regulations in our country, please visit the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘Visa Regulations’ section. https://mfa.gov.ct.tr/consular-info/visa-regulations/

 

WORK PERMITS

How to obtain a work permit in the TRNC?

For detailed information on work permits in our country please visit: http://arsiv.csgb.gov.ct.tr/HOW-TO-OBTAIN-A-FOREIGN-WORK

How can I get a residence permit in the TRNC?

For detailed information on residence permits in our country please visit: http://muhaceretdairesi.gov.ct.tr/ikamet-bilgileri/Ba%C5%9Fvuru-S%C3%BCreci

 

USING A VEHICLE AND DRIVING LICENCE

 

Can foreigners use their motor vehicles on a touristic trip in the TRNC?

Foreigners can use their motor vehicles for travel in the TRNC, provided that they have a valid passport and the vehicle is registered in their name.

Is a foreign Driving Licence valid in the TRNC?

Tourists’ Driving licences are valid for 90 days from the date of entry into the country. At the end of 90 days, their visitor status expires. Within 30 days of the expiring of the visitor status, the person must apply to get a driving licence in our country.

Turkish citizens who enter the country with a residence permit, work permit or student permit are not allowed to drive with a Turkish driving licence after the day they receive a residence permit, work permit or student permit. These persons must apply to the Driving Licence Department. Persons with a disability on their driving licence will be sent to the Health Board. According to the report from the Health Board, the person’s driving licence will be converted into a TRNC driving licence.

Third – country citizens who enter the country with a residence permit or a  work permit or a student permit will be subjected to a preparatory based on questions from the TRNC Land Roads Traffic Rules book on road rules and traffic signs upon application to the Driving Licence unit and payment of the legal fees specified by law. If the person passes this exam, he/she will be given a learner’s licence. The person will take lessons for at least 5 days, 8 hours a day and 2 hours at night, using the driving school vehicle under the supervision of the driving school instructor. The person who completes the course period may apply for a driving licence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus upon payment of the fees stipulated in the law. (Source: TRNC Traffic Department)

MILITARY SERVICE PROCEDURES

I am a TRNC citizen who lives abroad. How can I do my registration procedures for military service?

You can obtain all information regarding military issues by visiting https://mucahit.gov.ct.tr/Asal/Sayfa?Q=24

What are the necessary procedures for TRNC nationals to make paid military service?

You can obtain information regarding this subject by visiting  https://www.mucahit.gov.ct.tr/Asal/Sayfa?Q=18

 

FOREIGN MISSIONS IN THE TRNC

https://mfa.gov.ct.tr/consular-info/foreign-missions-in-trnc/