Going to and from the Republic of Cyprus in Northern Cyprus
Going to and from the Republic of Cyprus in Northern Cyprus
After the accession of Cyprus to the European Union, the restrictions on travel to the north from the Republic have been lifted. From the EU's point of view, the entire island is a part of its territory and thus, there can be no restrictions on EU citizens (including Cypriots) traveling across the Green Line.
EU citizens may thus now cross the Green Line provided that they have entered Cyprus from a legal point of entry (airport or port declared open by the Republic of Cyprus) Other nationalities may be arrested and deported by Greek-Cypriot authorities if they entered the island via the north.
The main crossings between the south and north are:
Astromerits/Zodhia (by car only) - the westernmost crossing near the town of Morphou/Güzelyurt
Agios Dometios/Kermia/Metehan - major road and pedestrian crossing near Nicosia
Ledra Palace (pedestrians only) - the oldest crossing, just outside the walls of old Nicosia to the west of the city
Ledra Street (pedestrians only) - newest crossing opened on 3 April 2008 along Nicosia's old shopping street, making it the most central of all crossings.
Pergamos/Beyarmudu
Strovilia near Agios Nikolaos - located at the eastern part of the island near Famagusta
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Northern Cyprus
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