Permission to Purchase: Required Documents
Every foreign individual purchasing property in the TRNC is required to apply for Permission to Purchase to the Ministry of Interior in order to obtain the title deed in their name.
Permission to Purchase is the procedure through which the TRNC Government conducts due diligence on both the purchaser and the property being acquired.
As a general principle, foreigners are not allowed to purchase property located close to military areas. Therefore, when buying property, you must make your own investigation regarding the location. However, it is also essential to ensure that all required documents are submitted correctly so that the application will be accepted.
In order to facilitate the process, the TRNC Government has introduced an online system through which the application can be submitted and monitored.
Please note that you are strongly advised to engage the services of a lawyer to ensure that all paperwork is submitted correctly and that you obtain Permission to Purchase for the property you are actually purchasing.
In order to apply for the Permission to Purchase the following documents shall be upload to the system:
- Personal information form
- Passport copy
- Title Deed copy
- Site Plan
- Contract of Sale registered with the District Lands Office
- Police Clearance Certificate from your country of your citizenship (NOT residence).
- Building Permit
- Seating Plan stamped by the Municipality or Distrct Lands Office
You lawyer will help you to fill out all forms in accordance with current rules to ensure that application covers all required information including share of the property if such is present.
Application fee is half gross minimum salary wage (as of December 2024, apx. 25,000TRY)
The process of obtaining Permission to Purchase (PTP) takes about 12-18 months after application.
After the Permission to Purchase is approved, the transfer of the title deed must be effected within 12 months. If not completed, the permission to purchase will become invalid.
Do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to guide you through the process of buying an immovable property in Northern Cyprus.