What is required to extend a tourist visa in Northern Cyprus

Upon entry to Northern Cyprus, a tourist stamp for 30 days is usually issued. It can be extended at the Central Police Department in Lefkoşa (Şht. Mustafa Hacı Yusuf Sk, Lefkoşa 99010) on weekdays from 09:00 to 12:30. To extend it, as a rule, it is sufficient to bring at least one supporting document: the original sale and purchase agreement with a stamp, the original property ownership document (title deed), or a hotel bill. Extensions are not granted if you are staying in rented accommodation, with friends/relatives, or if you only have an electronic hotel confirmation. актуально на 14 January 2026.

Below is the procedure and the list of documents that are usually accepted when extending a tourist stamp in Northern Cyprus.

• How to extend a tourist visa
• Documents for visa extension
• Situations when a visa is not extended
• Quick table: what is accepted and what is not
• Glossary
• Frequently asked questions
• Visa support in Northern Cyprus

How to extend a tourist visa

If you arrived in Northern Cyprus on a tourist stamp and want to extend your stay, you need to apply to the Central Police Department.

Extension applications are usually accepted every weekday from 09:00 to 12:30.

How to do it

1. Check the validity of the tourist stamp in your passport and come during reception hours (weekdays, 09:00–12:30).
2. Prepare at least one supporting document from the list below (preferably the original).
3. Go to the Central Police Department in Lefkoşa and submit the documents for extension.
4. Keep the confirmations and check what extension period you have been granted.

Documents for visa extension

To extend a tourist stamp in Northern Cyprus, it is usually sufficient to have at least one of the following documents:

• Original property sale and purchase agreement certified with a stamp (as a rule, accepted if the document is issued in the name of parents, spouse, or children).
• Original property ownership document (title deed).
• If staying in a hotel — a bill issued by the hotel (not just a booking).

Situations when a visa is not extended

As a rule, a tourist stamp in Northern Cyprus is not extended in the following situations:

• you are staying in rented accommodation;
• you only have a hotel booking and/or an electronic invoice;
• you are staying with a friend, sister, brother, or other relatives (that is, without a formal basis for accommodation);

Quick table: what is accepted and what is not

Glossary

• Tourist stamp (tourist visa) — a mark in the passport upon entry to Northern Cyprus indicating the permitted period of stay.
• Central Police Department (Lefkoşa) — the authority typically contacted to extend a tourist stamp.
• Title deed — a property ownership document (may serve as a basis for extension).
• Residency Permit — a residence permit in Northern Cyprus.
• Beyaz Kimlik — one of the types of residence status in Northern Cyprus (issued under a separate procedure).

Frequently asked questions

For what period is a tourist stamp usually issued upon entry to Northern Cyprus?

Often, a 30-day tourist stamp is issued by default, but the duration depends on the decision of border control.

Where is the tourist stamp extended in Northern Cyprus?

Usually at the Central Police Department in Lefkoşa on weekdays from 09:00 to 12:30.

Can I extend the visa if I live in rented accommodation?

As a rule, no: staying in rented accommodation falls under situations where a tourist stamp is usually not extended.

Is a hotel booking on my phone sufficient?

Usually no. As a rule, they ask for a bill issued by the hotel; only a booking or an electronic bill may not be accepted.

Can I extend it if I am staying with friends or relatives?

As a rule, no: staying with friends/relatives without a formal basis is usually not considered a valid reason for extending a tourist stamp.

If you need assistance with obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus

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

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