Do they stamp the passport when crossing the land border on the island?

Short answer: when crossing the “green line” between Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus (southern part), passport stamps are usually not applied — the document is scanned, and the crossing is recorded in the electronic system. Upon returning to Northern Cyprus, you may be assigned a new length of stay (number of days), so it is important to confirm it immediately at the checkpoint.

• Are stamps applied when crossing
• How many days are given upon returning North
• How to do it
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions

Are stamps applied when crossing

When crossing the land control line between Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus (southern part) passport stamps are generally not applied. In practice, the control officer scans the document, and the crossing is recorded in the electronic system.

This means that the absence of a stamp is not a “lifehack” and does not exempt you from visa/immigration requirements: checks rely on database records and your current status.

How many days are given upon returning North

If you return to Northern Cyprus, the checkpoint may assign you a new number of days for your allowed stay. This may differ from the period given to you upon your initial entry into Northern Cyprus.

Important: the period may not appear as a stamp in the passport, so confirm with the officer how many days have been assigned to avoid overstaying.

How to do it

1. At the checkpoint, present your passport/ID and wait for the document to be scanned.
2. If returning to Northern Cyprus, ask on the spot: “How many days have I been given?”
3. Immediately record the period for yourself (in notes/calendar) and plan your departure/extension in advance.

Glossary

• “Green line” — the demarcation line and movement control regime between the Northern and Southern parts of Cyprus.
• Length of stay (days) — the number of days you are allowed to stay in Northern Cyprus according to the record/entry in the control system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stamps definitely not applied in either the southern or Northern Cyprus?

When crossing the “green line,” stamps are not applied, and the crossing is recorded electronically.

If there is no stamp, can they “miss” my crossing?

No. The crossing is recorded in the electronic system after scanning the document, so the absence of a stamp does not mean there is no record.

Why might I be given a new length of stay upon returning North?

Because each entry into Northern Cyprus may have a newly assigned length of stay. To avoid errors with the end date, confirm the number of days immediately at the checkpoint.

Where can I see who can enter from Northern Cyprus to the Republic of Cyprus (southern part)?

You can view information about who can enter from Northern Cyprus to the Republic of Cyprus (southern part) here.