Requirements for the validity period of a passport when entering Northern Cyprus

The requirements for the validity of a passport for entry into Northern Cyprus depend on the traveler’s nationality.

• Requirements for EU citizens and countries with a TRNC representation
• Requirements for all other citizens
• Summary rules

For citizens of the European Union and countries with a TRNC representation

Citizens of EU countries, as well as countries with an official representation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (list available via this link), are allowed to enter the country if the passport is valid for at least two more months.

In other words, such travelers can cross the border even if their passport is close to expiring.

For citizens of all other countries

Foreigners whose nationality does not fall under the above categories may enter Northern Cyprus only if their passport is valid for at least six months at the time of crossing the border.

This is a standard rule followed in many countries worldwide.

Summary

• EU citizens + countries with TRNC representation: entry allowed 2 months before passport expiry.
• All other citizens: passport must be valid for at least 6 more months.