border crossing
Border Crossing
There are 7 border crossings in North Cyprus and are heavily guarded and open 24 hours of the day. To be able to cross each of theses borders there are some requirements needed , If you are a tourist visiting North Cyprus, all you need to do is present your passport (and visa, if you need one for South Cyprus) at the Turkish Cypriot passport control, who will give you a white slip to fill out with your name, passport number and nationality. It is this white visa form that will be stamped by the Northern Cyprus border authorities, NOT your passport. Once over the North Cyprus border, your passport will be checked again by the Greek Cypriot authorities. You can cross the Northern Cyprus border as many times as you like, and stay as long as you want.
Ledra Street Crossing
Ledra Street has been recently opened in Nicosia in April 2008 and offers pedestrian access to the North side of Nicosia and is open 24 hours a day.
The crossing area as it used to look but now of course this area is the most central crossing point right in the middle of Nicosia.
You used to be able to climb the stairs and have a look over into no mans land that was patrolled by the United Nations.
If you are an EU national, there are no formalities as Cyprus is a full member of the European Union. You can just go through Greek Cypriot checkpoint quite easily.
If you are a non European national make sure you get yourself stamped out of the Republic by the Greek Cypriots because on the way back in to the South side you have to prove that you did not enter the island illegally from the North side.
Astromerits/Zodhia
The accepted means of crossing here is with a car, it is located in the west near Morphou/Güzelyurt which is OK if coming from the North but it’s a long slow journey via Kakopetria and the Troodos if heading for the south coast.
Agios Dometios/Kermia/Metehan
Which is also known as Metehan is considered the main crossing point between the two sides of Cyprus due to sheer volume of people that cross at this checkpoint. It is located in Nicosia and it is a checkpoint that handles the crossing of, pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and goods.
Ledra Palace Crossing
The Ledra Palace border crossing just outside the walled city to the west. This checkpoint allows for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. However, it is also used as a crossing point for diplomatic vehicles
Pergamos/Beyarmudu/Dhekylia
This is one of the two checkpoints located in the British Eastern Sovereign Base Area. It is also known as, Beyarmudu, or Dhekelia. It can be used for the crossing of pedestrians, vehicles, and goods.
Strovilia or Akyar
Black Knight (British Eastern Sovereign Base Area)
Or also known as the Azios Nikolaos, Strovilia, or Akyar crossing is one of the two crossings points that are located in the British Eastern Sovereign Base Area. This crossing point allows for the movement of pedestrians, vehicles, and goods across the border in either direction.