Vehicle inspection in Northern Cyprus
To pass a vehicle inspection in Northern Cyprus, you usually need to: pay the fee online, complete an exhaust emissions test (Ekzos emisyon testi), and visit the vehicle inspection department at the police station with your receipts and previous certificate. As of 2026, the government fee for a vehicle inspection is 1000 TL, the emissions test costs 300 TL, and the fine for missing the inspection within the required period is 15% of the minimum wage before taxes (may be applied at each check).
- Procedure for Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
- Vehicle Condition Requirements for Inspection
- Vehicle Inspection Dates in Northern Cyprus
- Where to Have a Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
- Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
Procedure for Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
To obtain a certificate confirming that your vehicle is technically sound, several steps must be completed.
Paying the Vehicle Inspection Fee
The process is done online via this link. The same address is used to pay the Road Tax, but for the inspection, you will need the tab following Road Tax. The paid receipt must be printed.
Exhaust Emissions Test
In Turkish, it is called Ekzos emisyon testi and can be completed in almost any garage or service station. The cost of the test in 2026 is 300 TL.
Visiting the Police
With the payment receipt, the emissions test result, and your previous vehicle inspection document, you need to go to the police inspection department. The inspector will check the technical condition of the vehicle and either point out deficiencies or issue a certificate of roadworthiness.
The document is called Motorlu Araç Muayene Geçme Belgesi (Vehicle Inspection Certificate) and looks like the photo below.
Vehicle Condition Requirements for Inspection
- The vehicle must be generally in good technical condition; attention is paid to headlights, lamps, brake lights, indicators, and the operation of low and high beams.
- Tires must not be worn out; bald tires may need to be replaced with ones having visible tread patterns.
- Two warning triangles, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, and mudguards (if required by vehicle design) must be present.
Vehicle Inspection Dates in Northern Cyprus
Vehicle inspections are conducted every 3 years (not to be confused with the Road Tax, which is paid annually). The exception is ATVs, which require yearly inspections.
However, certain license plates have specific dates — usually a two-week window is given. This table shows the dates for specific series of plates for 2025-2026. Be careful — section A is often checked, but for regular civilian vehicles, section D applies — these dates are shown in the image below.
In 2026, scheduled inspections for private vehicles only begin in August.
If your previous inspection has expired, you can complete the inspection at any time by following all the required steps — paying the fee and completing the emissions test.
Where to Have a Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
Inspections usually take place at the local police station or in a building adjacent to the main police building. You can search on maps using the town name and the word "Polis".
Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Inspection in Northern Cyprus
How much does a vehicle inspection cost in Northern Cyprus?
As of 2026, the government fee for a vehicle inspection is 1000 TL. Additionally, the emissions test (exhaust measurement) must be paid — 300 TL.
What is the fine for missing the vehicle inspection?
The fine for not having the inspection within the required period is 15% of the minimum wage before taxes and will be applied at each road inspection.
What should I do if my inspection has expired?
In such cases, you can complete the inspection at any time following the same procedure, but a penalty for late inspection will be added to the government fee.
Why are there other sections in the table?
For most vehicle owners, category D is sufficient, but if you have a partially imported vehicle with special license plates ZT or ZZ + 4 digits — section C, if you own an ATV — section A is required.
How long does a vehicle inspection take?
The Emisyon test takes 5 minutes, and the vehicle inspection by the inspector rarely takes more than 10–15 minutes. Overall, with moderate queues, vehicle owners complete it in about half an hour.
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