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The cost of tests and insurance for a residence permit in Northern Cyprus

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Taking medical tests is one of the steps in obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus.

Medical tests for residence permit

The cost of tests for applying for a residence permit in Northern Cyprus as of June 2026 is 10 305 ,06 TL.

Payment is made online, in the personal account on the Ministry of Interior website.

Insurance for residence permit in the TRNC

Insurance is just as mandatory a requirement for obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus as taking the tests. It is paid on the same portal, at the same time as the tests.

You can read about what is included in the state health insurance of the TRNC in this article.

Frequently asked questions about residence permit

Where is the application for a residence permit submitted?

The entire process takes place on the website of the Northern Cyprus Ministry of Interior: permissions.gov.ct.tr. There you need to fill out a multi-step form and follow all the department's requirements step by step. For more details about all the steps, read our article on obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus.

Within what period do you need to take the tests?

After the laboratory is assigned, the deadline by which you are required to take all the necessary tests will appear in your personal account. Usually, this is 10 days from the moment of payment for the tests stage in the personal account.

How do you pay for the tests for residence permit?

Payment is made online, in the personal account on the Ministry of Interior website, only with cards issued by local banks.

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