For those who want to obtain a residence permit (RP) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the first step is registration on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs ( https://permissions.gov.ct.tr/staypermit ). In the article we will explain in detail how to register and the next steps to obtain a residence permit.
1. Go to the site and register an account
To register, go to the website of the TRNC Ministry of Internal Affairs and click on the link “Şimdi kayıt ol / Sign Up Now” . Fill out the registration form with the following information:
• Passport details.
• Parents' names.
• Residential address in the TRNC (exactly as stated in the rental or sales agreement).
• Local phone number and email address.
After that, click the “Gönder / Submit” . You will receive an SMS with a confirmation code, which you must enter to continue.
2. Obtaining login information
After successful registration, you will receive an SMS with your username and password to log in.
3. Filling out the form and uploading documents
Now you can log into your personal account and select the desired type of residence permit. The following should be loaded into the system:
• A scanned copy of your passport.
• Certificate of residence (certificate from the mukhtar).
4. Schedule a visit to the police station
After submitting your application, the system will assign you a date to visit your local police department. On the day of the visit, you must come with original documents for verification.
5. Payment and completion of medical procedures
Once your application has been approved by the police, pay the fees for medical tests and health insurance through the website. People over 60 years old only need to pay an insurance premium. Get a medical checkup at your nearest hospital or laboratory.
6. Completing the process and obtaining a residence permit
After a positive health report, you can pay for the residence permit through the online system, after which the document can be printed.
Registration and the process of submitting documents for a residence permit on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the TRNC is a multi-stage procedure, but if you carefully follow all the steps, you will be able to obtain a residence permit without problems.
