Cyprus Guide: Northern Cyprus

This section on Nothern Cyprus looks at the most popular areas for homebuyers (including average prices), an overview of the buying process, and various practical considerations, such as the language and currency, how to get there and how to get around once you’re there.

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  Introduction

  An overview of Nothern Cyprus

  Many people, especially the British, are tempted by the comparatively low property prices and beautiful unspoiled landscape of northern Cyprus.

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  Visas

  What papers do I need to go to Nothern Cyprus?

  All nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the US and Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore can enter northern Cyprus with a valid passport and stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

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  Getting into Northern Cyprus

  Airports and immigration

  Given that Northern Cyprus is not an internationally recognised state, entry regulations may appear a bit confusing. However, these rules are considerably more relaxed than they were a few years ago.

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  Buying property

  All there is to know to buy property in Nothern Cyprus

  A political agreement could have far-reaching effects for people who buy what was originally (i.e. before 1974) Greek Cypriot land or property in northern Cyprus, although it’s almost impossible to know what these might be.

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  Getting around

  How to move within Northern Cyprus

  During the last few years, roads in northern Cyprus have been improved considerably thanks to financial aid from Turkey.

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  Moving between North & South

  What are the restrictions?

  Movement between northern Cyprus and the Republic has become increasingly easy since 1993 and particularly since 2004 – especially for EU citizens. Nevertheless, you may not drive a hired car over the Green Line in either direction.

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