IT community of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus is one of the key IT hubs of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Northern Cyprus is confidently following the same course.
Thanks to its mild climate, low taxes, stable infrastructure, and the widespread use of the English language, the island has become an attractive place for freelancers, startups, and technology specialists. More and more IT companies are opening their offices here, and professionals from Europe, the CIS, and the Middle East are choosing Northern Cyprus for living and working.
IT Community of Northern Cyprus
In recent years, an active IT community has formed in Northern Cyprus: programmers, designers, QA engineers, DevOps specialists, product managers, and other digital professionals live and work here. Many come to work remotely for foreign companies or to develop their own projects.
Meetups, gatherings, and informal events for tech professionals are held regularly, offering opportunities to exchange experience, find partners, or simply connect with people from the same field.
Why IT Specialists Choose the TRNC
- Simple relocation conditions. Obtaining a residence permit takes minimal time and does not require large investments.
- Affordable housing and food. The cost of living is significantly lower than in most European countries.
- Convenient location. It's just a 1-hour flight to Istanbul and about 2 hours to Ankara.
- Safety and comfort. Northern Cyprus consistently ranks among the safest regions of the Mediterranean.
- Good conditions for remote work. Fast internet, coworking spaces, and Wi-Fi cafés can be found even in smaller towns.
Chat for IT Specialists
If you are an IT specialist and need help with relocation, adaptation, or finding a community of like-minded people in Northern Cyprus, join the open Telegram chat North Cyprus IT.
This is the largest Russian-speaking IT community in the northern part of the island, where you can get advice on registration, housing rental, taxes, employment, and simply meet colleagues from different countries.
North Cyprus IT brings together professionals living in Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta, and Iskele, as well as those who are only planning to relocate. The chat is open to anyone connected with IT or interested in learning more about life in Cyprus through the eyes of industry specialists.
Our lawyers will help you with renewing your residence permit, student and work visas, and other immigration-related matters.
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