Key Contacts for Border Crossings in Northern Cyprus

You can ask any questions about crossing the border, transportation modes, working hours, or anything else by contacting the border crossings on the northern side of the border.

• Contact Information for Border Crossings
• Working Hours of Border Crossings
• Frequently Asked Questions About Border Crossings

Contact Information for Border Crossings

Lokmaci (Ledra Street) Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 229 1287
• Location on map: Ledra Street

Ledra Palace Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 227 0193
• Location on map: Ledra Palace

Metehan Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 223 6318
• Location on map: Metehan

Beyarmudu (Pila - Pergamos) Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 379 9620
• Location on map: Pila - Pergamos

Akyar (Strovilia - Famagusta) Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 366 2172
• Location on map: Strovilia / Akyar

Bostanci - Astromeritis Crossing

• Phone: +90 392 714 2114
• Location on map: Bostancı - Astromeritis

Yesilirmak - Pyrgos Crossing

• Phone: +90 542 884 0127
• Location on map: Yesilirmak - Pyrgos

Working Hours of Border Crossings

Ledra Crossing

Open 24/7.

Ledra Palace Crossing

Open 24/7 but may close at night during the off-season.

Metehan Crossing

Operates 24/7.

Deryneia - Famagusta Crossing

Accessible 24/7 for both pedestrians and vehicles.

Pila - Pergamos Crossing

Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Strovilia - Famagusta Crossing

Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Bostanci - Astromeritis Crossing

Operates 24/7, but car insurance can only be purchased during the day (until 7:00 PM in summer and 5:00 PM in winter).

Yesilirmak - Pyrgos Crossing

Open only during daytime hours. Arranging car insurance on the northern side often requires waiting for the appropriate person.

Lefka Crossing

Open only during daytime hours.

Frequently Asked Questions About Border Crossings

Where can I cross the border by car in Nicosia?

The only border crossing for vehicles in the capital is Metehan (Ayios Dometios). The other two crossings in the capital—Lokmaci (Ledra Street) and Ledra Palace—are for pedestrians only.

What documents are required to cross the border?

You must have a valid passport and a valid visa to visit the Republic of Cyprus. A Schengen multi-visa is acceptable. Additionally, if you arrived on the island through the northern side (ports of Famagusta or Kyrenia or Ercan Airport), you might face some difficult questions as this route is considered illegal under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. There have been cases of border crossing denials.

What items are prohibited from being transported to the Republic of Cyprus?

There is an extensive list of items officially prohibited from being exported across the Green Line. It is quite detailed, so we have published it separately. Please review it to avoid misunderstandings, hefty fines, or even imprisonment!

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