In which countries a power of attorney for Northern Cyprus can be issued

A Power of Attorney for legal actions in Northern Cyprus can be arranged not only on the island. In 2026, this is usually done: in countries where Northern Cyprus has representative offices, in Turkey — through consulates and the embassy, and if these options are not available — through the Turkish embassy or consulate in any country. After issuance, a translation into Turkish and the correct form of the Power of Attorney for your specific purpose is usually required.

• Where you can arrange a Power of Attorney outside Northern Cyprus
• List of countries with Northern Cyprus representative offices
• Turkey: where to arrange a Power of Attorney
• What to consider for a Power of Attorney to be accepted in Northern Cyprus
• How to do it
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions
• If you need consultation on a Power of Attorney for Northern Cyprus

Where you can arrange a Power of Attorney outside Northern Cyprus

If you need a Power of Attorney for use in Northern Cyprus, three scenarios are usually considered:

• Northern Cyprus representative offices abroad — if there is a representative office in your country, the Power of Attorney can be arranged through it.
• Turkey — a Power of Attorney can be arranged at the embassy or consulates.
• Any country via Turkish diplomatic institutions — if there are no nearby Northern Cyprus offices, the Turkish embassy/consulate in your country of residence is usually used.

List of countries with Northern Cyprus representative offices

Below are the countries where Northern Cyprus representative offices operate (according to publicly available lists):

• USA (Washington, New York)
• UK (London)
• Azerbaijan (Baku)
• Bahrain (Manama)
• Kuwait (Al-Kuwait)
• Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek — office for economy and tourism)
• Oman (Muscat)
• Pakistan (Islamabad)
• Qatar (Doha)
• UAE (Abu Dhabi)

Turkey: where to arrange a Power of Attorney

In Turkey, a Power of Attorney for use in Northern Cyprus is usually arranged through diplomatic institutions. The lists of representative offices often mention:

• Embassy (Ankara)
• General Consulates (including Istanbul, Izmir, Mersin, Antalya, Gaziantep, Trabzon)

What to consider for a Power of Attorney to be accepted in Northern Cyprus

For a Power of Attorney to actually work in Northern Cyprus, it is usually important to check in advance the requirements of the organization where you submit the document (bank, court, land registry, notary, municipality).

• Wording and powers: the Power of Attorney must explicitly include the necessary actions (e.g., buying/selling real estate, submitting documents, obtaining certificates, managing an account).
• Language: Turkish or an official translation into Turkish is often required.
• Original: some procedures require the original Power of Attorney (not a scan).
• Validity period: if not specified, the recipient may request confirmation of its validity.
• Details of the principal: passport details must match the documents you use in Northern Cyprus.

How to do it

1. Determine the purpose for which you need a Power of Attorney in Northern Cyprus (bank, court, real estate, migration documents, representation in authorities).
2. Check whether your local authority will accept a Power of Attorney from the chosen country and in what form (original, translation, specific format).
3. Arrange the Power of Attorney at a Northern Cyprus representative office or at a Turkish embassy/consulate.
4. Have it translated into Turkish if required for your procedure.
5. Deliver the original Power of Attorney to the authorized person in Northern Cyprus.

Glossary

• Power of Attorney — a document authorizing another person to act on your behalf.
• Notarial certification — confirmation of the signatory’s identity and the fact of signing the document.
• Official translation — a translation accepted by government authorities; often required for procedures in Northern Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I arrange a Power of Attorney for Northern Cyprus while not on the island?

Yes. Representative offices of Northern Cyprus abroad or the Turkish embassy/consulate in your country of residence are usually used.

Which countries have Northern Cyprus representative offices?

Most often mentioned are the USA, UK, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, and the UAE.

Can a Power of Attorney be made in any country via the Turkish embassy?

Yes, if there are no nearby Northern Cyprus offices, the Power of Attorney is usually arranged through Turkish diplomatic institutions.

Is a translation into Turkish required?

Often yes, especially if the Power of Attorney is submitted to government authorities or used in legally significant actions.

Is the original Power of Attorney required in Northern Cyprus?

In many procedures, the original is requested. A scan or photo may not be sufficient.

Can a single Power of Attorney cover “everything”?

Usually not. For safe use, the Power of Attorney is drafted for specific actions and authorities where it will be applied.

If you need consultation on a Power of Attorney for Northern Cyprus

You can contact our legal partner — the company DeJure for consultation with a lawyer licensed in Northern Cyprus.

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