THE IMMIGRATION AMNESTY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. SHOUDL THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE NEW AMNESTY, WE WILL INFORM YOU ACCORDINGLY
On 24 October 2022, the TRNC Legislative Assembly passed a law on immigration amnesty (No.25/2022) under Foreigners and Immigration Law.
Such an amnesty grants the right of pardon to those who reside in Northern Cyprus despite the fact that their tourist visa has expired or they failed to complete the procedures to obtain a residence permit (Family Residence permit, Short Term Residence permit, Student Residence permit Work permit, Business permit). Furthermore, foreigners who did not extend their expired permits and who were charged with the fine can also benefit from the said amnesty.
Therefore, as of the 27th of October, 2022 everyone who illegally stays in the TRNC can apply to the Immigration Department of Northern Cyprus to legalize their immigration status.
The Immigration department will evaluate the application within the scope of the said amnesty and if the application is approved, one will be required to pay a fine of a minimum monthly wage within 10 days of approval.
Everyone who was been residing or working in the TRNC without permission and was banned from entering Northern Cyprus can enter the TRNC within 90 days (until 26th January 2023) and pay a minimum monthly wage upon entry to Northern Cyprus.
Once the fine is paid, the person will be given 60-days of Tourist Visa. During that time, the person is required to apply for a residence permit or leave Northern Cyprus.
The amnesty law is effected for 90-days from the date of its publication in the TRNC Official Gazette.
The application for the amnesty in the TRNC has to be made before 26th January 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: Foreigners who have already benefited from the previous amnesty (implemented under the amendments to the regulation with no 18/2021) will not be given the right of pardon.
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