The TRNC Postal Service Lists Prohibited Items for Shipping to Northern Cyprus

The TRNC Postal Service has published an updated list of items, goods, and products that are prohibited for transportation in parcels arriving in Northern Cyprus. The list includes medicines, valuables, and some financial documents.

"Based on our previous experience, it is very important for our citizens to be aware of the list of items that cannot be transported. This is important both for people's health and for transportation safety, so that postal shipments are formed taking these lists into account," the postal department said in a statement.

List of shipments that cannot be sent to the TRNC by mail:

• Highly flammable, explosive, poisonous, narcotic substances, as well as all types of liquids and gases.
• Any cargo with sharp ends, cutting parts protruding beyond the packaging;
• Any perishable food products that may spoil, damage, or affect surrounding cargo;
• Meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, eggs;
• Any fragile items - glass, porcelain, etc.;
• Firearms and their parts;
• Electronics, batteries, and magnets;
• All types of medicines, herbs, and tobacco;
• Tea and coffee (beyond the specified weight);
• Biological and radioactive substances that may decay;
• Checks, bills of exchange, stock certificates, bonds, etc., related to negotiable instruments;
• Gold and silver, jewelry, precious metals, money, and similar goods;
• All kinds of substances prohibited for purchase, sale, and transportation by relevant legislation.

The department also reminded that the sender is responsible for complying with the legislation of the destination country.