Living in North Cyprus

Job Opportunity in Northern Cyprus

More and more young people and families move to North Cyprus. In practice it is possible to move to Northern Cyprus before either securing a job or a work permit. In terms of the work available - because of the boom in property development in North Cyprus there are specialist jobs available in the construction industry from civil engineers to plumbers and electricians. Vacancies for estate agents often come up as well in TRNC. Furthermore as the number and size of schools in Northern Cyprus grows so the demand for internationally qualified teachers intensifies. There are also vacancies arising in the tourism industry of Northern Cyprus from travel reps to bar and waiting staff for example.

Opening Hours in North Cyprus

In Northern Cyprus, there are different business hours in summer and winter. North Cyprus post offices, banks etc. are open from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) in summer: Monday: 07:30-14:00 and 15:30-18:00
Tuesday-Friday: 07:30-14:00.
In winter: Monday-Friday, 08:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00.

Passport and visa in TRNC

Northern Cyprus is encouraging a policy of attracting foreigners to come and live and work. The citizens of European Union nations, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Malta, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Israel, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Australia and New Zealand do not require visa. For further information about North Cyprus and regarding visa requirements, please contact the nearest North Cyprus Embassy or Representative Office abroad. When you arrive in North Cyprus, you are issued with a 3 month tourist visa. After that you must apply for a residence permit in North Cyprus. Temporary residency permits are issued from the local North Cyprus police station. This is a simple procedure involving the completion of a form and supply four passport sized photographs. This permit is renewed annually. A Full residency permit will not be issued until the person has lived in Northern Cyprus for five years.

North Cyprus Postal System

The outgoing postal system in Northern Cyprus is reliable. Incoming mail must be suffixed "Mersin-10, Turkey" and not "Northern Cyprus". The history of the postal service in Northern Cyprus will definitely be of interest to all philatelists.

Standard U.K. three pin plugs are widely used in all hotels and houses located in Northern Cyprus and the voltage is 220/240 volts.

With respect to GMT, Northern Cyprus is always two hours ahead.

North Cyprus PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

1 January New Year's Day

23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day

1 May Worker's Day and Spring Day

19 May Youth and Sports Day

20 July Peace and Freedom Day

1 August Communal Resistance Day

30 August Victory Day

29 October Turkish Republic Day

15 November Northern Cyprus Day

Beaches in North Cyprus

Beaches are a principal attraction in North Cyprus, and vary from the busy hotel beaches, which offer many facilities, to the secluded stretches of sand, where the visitors may have all entire beaches to themselves. For those who love beaches and soaking up the sun when on holidays, North Cyprus Kyrenia definitely will not disappoint.

Kyrenia is home to some fabulous unspoilt North Cyprus beaches including Acapulco Beach, Escape Beach, and Alagadi Beach.

Acapulco Beach is a very popular tourist beach in Northern Cyprus and provides most facilities spending your holiday in North Cyprus, including sun loungers and a bar. Children that are swimming here should be supervised at all times. Windsurfing is very popular on Acapulco Beach in Northern Cyprus. This beautiful holiday beach boasts 1km of sand and shallow crystal clear waters.

Escape Beach is located just 5km from North Cyprus Kyrenia city and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Cyprus. With fine golden sand and clear waters, Escape Beach is the perfect spot to spend your North Cyprus holiday. For those who enjoy a day with water sports should try deep sea diving, Jet Ski, banana boats, canoeing, and pedal boating. There is also a new beach club, a restaurant and bar available.

Alagadi Beach also known as turtle beach is located approximately 10 miles east of Northern Cyprus Kyrenia. This sandy holiday beach is full of large sweeping dunes and the clear water is also shallow. Alagadi beach in North Cyprus is famous for its loggerhead turtles which lay their eggs here during the summer.

Some other popular beaches in Kyrenia include:

Sunset Beach which is a sandy Northern Cyprus beach ideal for holidays with small children.

Deniz Kizi Beach, a sheltered bay perfect for water sports in TRNC including windsurfing, water skiing, and much more.

Kervansaray Beach , a famous holiday beach in North Cyprus Kyrenia with plenty to do including restaurants and bars.

As you can see, finding the right beach for you will not be problem as there are so many wonderful beaches in North Cyprus Kyrenia to choose from.

Karpaz Peninsula Beaches are ideal for you, if you would like to get away from the crowd and have your own privacy. With their miles of golden sands you will be amazed, however you need a car hire to go to Karpaz.

Famagusta Beaches is one of the best holiday beaches in North Cyprus. With its long golden sands coastline you will experience a real beach holiday.

North Cyprus Entertainment

There are many things to do and see in North Cyprus during the day and at night for people of all ages. There are many historical places and museums to visit all over the North Cyprus Island so you can take in the Northern Cyprus natural beauty and history. Northern Cyprus provides all kinds of entertainment activities for sport enthusiasts and those who prefer a tranquil vacation. North Cyprus beaches provide great opportunities for all kinds of sea entertainment including swimming, sunbathing, sailing, windsurfing and more. Your vacation can be more fascinating if you try as many sport activities as possible. You may practice water sports, attend a gym, subscribe to yoga classes, or even go hiking in North Cyprus mountains.

North Cyprus Cinemas

North Cyprus cinemas present recently released films, and movies usually change every week. All the movie theatres in TRNC are equipped with the modern technologies, providing image and sound of high quality. Most of the cinemas in Northern Cyprus have several halls to present several movies at one time.

If you like going out at night, you may go to a disco to dance, chat with friends, have a drink or just have fun. Discos in North Cyprus are especially popular among young people although nobody has set an age of disco lovers. Discos in North Cyprus are usually combined with bars, where you can move from the dance floor, get some rest and have a drink or refreshment.

Northern Cyprus Festivals

Top of the list for any classical music lover in North Cyprus must be the Bellapais Music Festival, which runs during May each year. Classical concerts are held in the magnificent Bellapais Abbey Refectory Hall, which has excellent acoustics. The Bellapais Music Festival attracts international artists to perform in North Cyprus. Every July the International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival present a wide variety of events in the ancient theatre at Salamis in North Cyprus Famagusta. The International Cyprus Theatre Festival includes performances in Nicosia, Famagusta and Kyrenia. You can visit venues at the theatre at Salamis and the Ataturk Cultural Centre. Every December, the Rocks Hotels plays host to the Kyrenia Jazz festival. This festival is growing year by year and now attracts international players to entertain many jazz fans in Northern Cyprus. There are also various food-related festivals, such as the Guzelyurt Orange Festival, the Watermelon festival and the Karpas Grape Festival.

Bird watching in North Cyprus

Arrival of migrating birds offers the unique pleasure of a North Cyprus bird watching holiday. One of the best places to watch birds in North Cyprus is Kyrenia Mountains. Karpaz Peninsula is a major stopping point for many migratory birds and the dedicated bird watcher can spot golden orioles and bee-eaters.

Turtle watching in Northern Cyprus

Turtle Watching in North Cyprus is a joy. They nest on sandy beaches around Kyrenia on the Karpaz Peninsula and in Famagusta Bay. Both green and loggerhead turtles are listed as endangered species and are heavily protected in Northern Cyprus.

North Cyprus Open Air Market

For those visiting North Cyprus for the first time trip to the Wednesday Market is a great experience. You’ll find here Cypriot hand crafts; Lefkara needlework lace,the famous talisman Evil Eye Blue Beads, wicker baskets,Yemeni, the traditional North Cyprus headscarf, Lapithos Cross-stitch Embriodery, North Cyprus kilim rugs and also Sheepskin rugs.

North Cyprus Casinos

North Cyprus has a lot of opportunities for those who can't imagine a vacation without emotional risk-taking. Situated near or combined with Northern Cyprus hotels, local casinos offer excellent service. It is an exciting pass-time for those who would like to try to bet for the first time in their lives or experienced gamblers.