How to pay for insurance and medical tests if your country’s card is not accepted
Payment for medical insurance and mandatory tests when obtaining a residence permit in the TRNC is made only with a local bank card. Below are quick links to the key sections of the article:
How to pay for tests and insurance
Payment for medical insurance and mandatory tests when obtaining a residence permit in the TRNC is made only with a local bank card. Both debit and credit cards are accepted.
Do not be alarmed by the word “credit” — taking out a loan is not necessary at all. It is enough to have a small amount on the card (about 100 USD/EUR) — the bank will freeze it as a guarantee that you have funds to pay for the services. Specific conditions may vary slightly, so check the details with your bank.
At the same time, the card does not need to be issued in your name. It can be a card of a friend or relative. Also, in our Telegram chat “Northern Cyprus” you can always ask for help: willing participants can pay for tests and insurance with their card, and you just reimburse them in cash.

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