How to get a TRNC driving licence

Driving licences are issued by the Driving Licence Directorate, a part of the Income and Tax central Office of the Ministry of Finance. The directorate is at

Sahlih Mecit Street

Nicosia

(Behind the Turkish Airlines main office)

Foreigners in North Cyprus on a visit visa may use their national driving licence for up to 3 months.

Those wishing to drive for longer than 3 months should apply for a TRNC licence. Requirements are -

a) passport bearing a residence permit and a photocopy of the photo page and permit;

b) 2 pasport size photos;

c)original and a photocopy of the national driving licence;

d)application form;

e)fee (depends on validity of licence – 2,3,5, or 10 years

If you need to confirm your UK driving licence details, telephone +441792782341 to ask for a D737 form. This is a certificate confirming licence details. The certificate costs £5.00 and can be sent by mail or faxed on the day of request. If needed, the certificate can be faxed to the British High Commission who will make a certified copy (there is a charge) for use with the Department of Transport in Nicosia.