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We pulled together information scattered across dozens of official sites and PDFs into one place. Visas, residence, universities, housing, budgets — all cited and dated.

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TRNC Daily Rates

USD: 48.10
EUR: 56.09
GBP: 65.70

Central Bank selling rate (₺) · 26 Aug 2026

North Cyprus minimum wage

Gross monthly: ₺70,893
Net monthly: ₺61,677
Weekly: ₺16,360
Daily: ₺3,272
Hourly: ₺408.99

Quick start

Start with the guide set that fits your situation.

Coming to study

University roadmap, enrolment, and getting settled in.

36 guides

Planning to relocate

Residence permit types and the move to North Cyprus.

28 guides

Visiting short-term

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23 guides

Working / investing

Work permits, tax and starting a business.

4 guides

All guides

Browse by category — every guide is dated and cites its official sources.

Entry & Visa

Customs Allowances Entering North Cyprus: Alcohol, Tobacco, Cash Customs Exemption for Settlers: Household Goods and Vehicle Rules Entering North Cyprus: Visa on Arrival and Stay Limits

Residence & Permits

Moving to North Cyprus: Permits, Housing and First Months Residence Permit Types and Income Thresholds Residency Through Property: The 2026 Rules Retiring in North Cyprus: Residence Categories, Pension Transfer and Health Care Student Residence Permit: Application and Documents Work Permits: Employer Application, Documents and Contributions Working as a Student in North Cyprus: Permits and Rules

Education

Documents You Need for University Enrolment If Your Child Studies in North Cyprus: Fees, Housing, Health, and Budget Practising Your Profession in Turkey After YÖK Equivalency: Field-by-Field Extra Requirements Scholarships and Internships: State, University and Work-Based Routes Schools for Families with Children: Stages and Private Options Studying at University in North Cyprus: From Application to Enrolment YÖDAK Accreditation and Recognition: What to Check

Housing

Dorm or Private Rental: Deciding Where to Live as a Student Renting a Home as a Student in North Cyprus: Contracts, Deposits and Sterling Rents Setting Up Electricity, Water and Internet in North Cyprus

Money & Banking

Getting a Tax Number in North Cyprus Money and SIM Cards for a Short Visit to North Cyprus North Cyprus Minimum Wage 2026 (Second Period): Current Gross and Net Amounts Opening a Bank Account: Licensed Banks and Branch Practices Rent Withholding Tax and Stamp Duty: Tenant and Landlord Rules

Health

Emergency Numbers and Duty Pharmacies Healthcare in North Cyprus: State Hospitals, Private Care and Insurance Kyrenia Military Hospital: Civilian Patient Access Mental Health Support: In a Crisis, as a Student, State and Private Moving to North Cyprus with Prescription Medication Student Healthcare: Reports, Insurance and Emergencies

Transport

Buses, Dolmuşes and Taxis in North Cyprus Car Insurance: Mandatory Third-Party, Comprehensive and Border Policies Driving Licences: The 90-Day Rule and Conversion Ercan Airport: Contact, Terminal Facts and Getting Out Ferry from Türkiye: Routes, Passenger and Vehicle Documents Importing a Car vs. Buying Locally

Daily Life

North Cyprus Glossary: Immigration and University Terms Post and Parcels: The Mersin 10 Address Explained Your First 7 Days in North Cyprus

Cities

Student Life in Famagusta: Transport and Health Contacts Student Life in Kyrenia: Transport and Health Contacts Student Life in Lefke and Kalkanlı: Transport and Health Contacts Student Life in Nicosia: Transport and Health Contacts

Tourism

Beaches and Nature in North Cyprus: Alagadi Turtles and the Kyrenia Range Casino Rules in North Cyprus: Who Can Actually Enter Famagusta Sights: Closed Varosha, the Old Town and Salamis Karpas Peninsula Guide: Wild Donkeys, Golden Beach and Villages Kyrenia Region Sights: From the Blue Mansion to St. Hilarion Local Food in North Cyprus: What to Eat, and Where to Find It Nightlife in North Cyprus: Regions, Venue Types, and Practical Notes North Cyprus Festival Calendar: March to October North Nicosia Sights: A Walled City and Büyük Han Guide Religious Tourism in North Cyprus: Monasteries, Mosques and Shrines Sights in Guzelyurt-Lefke and the Erenkoy Memorial Visit

Crossing to the South

Crossing South: Checkpoints, Documents and Vehicle Insurance

Work & Investment

Property Acquisition by Foreigners in North Cyprus: Limits and Process Turkish, Equivalent, and Allocation Title Deeds Compared

Calculators

A currency converter and a monthly student budget calculator, both using live exchange rate data.

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