North Cyprus car insurance

Car insurance is obligatory. Third Party or Fully Comprehensive. However, Third Party does not give fire or theft cover and are very limited on 3rd party vehicle damage. BE SURE TO CHECK LIMITS OBTAINED.

In the TRNC, traffic circulates on the left and traffic signs are international. Speed limits and drink drive regulations are vigorously enforced, as are parking restrictions; fines in North Cyprus are not nearly as expensive as in the U.K. but can be "on the spot".

 Driving Licence in North Cyprus

A valid British driving licence is recognised in the TRNC for a limited period, as is an International Driving Licence. Anyone owning a car in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is required to have, within three months, a TRNC driving licence. If this is not obtained and an accident occurs, the car insurance becomes null and void.

A licence can be obtained on presentation of a temporary or permanent Residency Permit in North Cyprus and your original British driving licence, together with a photocopy of both sides and 2 passport sized photographs. Forms are available from the Taxation Office in Kyrenia (Girne). There is a fee for the driving licence; a 1,2,3,5 or 10 year licence may be bought. A test may be taken locally in Northern Cyprus to obtain a first ever driving licence.