Is it possible to apply for a US visa online from Northern Cyprus

As of January 2026, US visa applications are not accepted in Northern Cyprus. You can schedule an interview online, but submitting documents and attending the interview must be done in person at a US embassy — the closest options are: the Republic of Cyprus (southern part, Nicosia) or Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul).

• Short Answer
• Where to submit documents instead of Northern Cyprus
• How to do it
• Important to know
• US embassy contacts near Northern Cyprus
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions
• If you need consultation on visas and documents

Short Answer

No. According to Cyprus-FAQ, US visa applications are no longer accepted in Northern Cyprus. You must apply in any country where there is a US embassy — the closest are in the Republic of Cyprus (southern part) and in Turkey.

Where to submit documents instead of Northern Cyprus

If you are in Northern Cyprus, practical routes usually are:

• Republic of Cyprus (southern part), Nicosia — US Embassy.
• Turkey — US embassies/consular sections (for example, Ankara and Istanbul).

How to do it

1. Choose the country of submission: Republic of Cyprus (southern part) or Turkey.
2. Schedule an interview online on the official website of the selected US embassy.
3. Prepare the required documents according to the embassy’s requirements and attend the in-person interview.
4. If traveling to Nicosia (southern part), check in advance the crossing rules: conditions for crossing from Northern Cyprus to the southern part.

Important to know

• The online format usually applies to booking and filling out the application form, but submission and interview are conducted in person at the embassy.
• If you plan to apply in the Republic of Cyprus (southern part), consider the crossing of the control line: “Green Line” — the demarcation line and movement control regime between the Northern and Southern parts of Cyprus.
• Always check the current document requirements and appointment details on the official embassy websites (contacts below).

US embassy contacts near Northern Cyprus

US Embassy in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus (southern part)

• Metochiou and Ploutarchou Street 2407 Engomi Nicosia, Cyprus
• Phone: +(357) 22 39 39 39
• Website

US Embassies in Turkey

• Ankara: Çukurambar, 1480. Sk. No:1, 06530 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
• Phone: +90 (312) 294 00 00
• Website

• Istanbul: İstınye, Polıgon Cd. No:75, 35460 Sarıyer
• Phone: +90 (212) 335 90 00
• Website

Glossary

• Consular submission — personal visit to the embassy/consulate for an interview and visa document submission.
• Online booking — reserving the date and time of a visa interview through the embassy’s official website.
• “Green Line” — the demarcation line and movement control regime between the Northern and Southern parts of Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit a US visa application entirely online while in Northern Cyprus?

No. US visa applications are not accepted in Northern Cyprus; submission and interview must take place in person at a US embassy in another country.

Where is the closest place to apply for a US visa if I live in Northern Cyprus?

The closest options are the US Embassy in Nicosia (Republic of Cyprus, southern part) or US embassies in Turkey (e.g., Ankara or Istanbul).

Do I need to cross the “Green Line” to reach the US Embassy in Nicosia?

Yes, if you are traveling from Northern Cyprus to Nicosia (southern part). Crossing conditions depend on your visa status.

If you need consultation on visas and documents

You can contact our legal partner — DeJure — for consultation with a licensed attorney in Northern Cyprus.

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