Border Crossings And Visas
If you are planning to leave the hotel and travel to the charming area of Northern Cyprus or just go shopping, of course, the ideal solution for you is to rent a car and embark on a journey. But please note, for those who want to travel in the northern part of Cyprus, the car must be rented only in the northern part. For those who want to travel to two parts of the island, you can rent a car in Greek Cyprus and the car must be returned later in Nicosia or Larnaca and then cross the pedestrian crossing to Turkish Cyprus and there rent a car to travel in the northern part of the island.
Visas
Upon landing in Larnaca we will receive a tourist visa for a 90-day stay in the southern part. At the border crossing to Northern Cyprus we will receive an additional residence visa which is also given for 90 days.
When renting a car in the southern part of the island, it has to be considered that you must check with the rental company that it is indeed possible to enter Northern Cyprus with their cars. If so, compulsory insurance must be purchased at the border crossing to Northern Cyprus at a cost of about 25 euros and valid for 30 days. From our experience, it is better to get to Northern Cyprus and rent a car there. Prepare yourself for driving on the left, as is the practice in the UK. No international license is required, the Israeli license card is also valid here.
