Travel restrictions? Live in the North, work in the South

mwragg



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 13:00

Sorry, I guess this topic has probably been covered a million times so please excuse my ignorance:-



As a UK citizen what restrictions/difficulties might there be in my dailty commute should I manage to live in North Cyprus and work in South Cyprus?

Also, while I mention this, if someone is in North Cyprus on a 90 day Visa can they simply renew this by having a day in the South or is it necessary to go (as I believe many do) to mainland Turkey and back?

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 14:26

I believe many people commute daily from north to south for work, so should not be a problem. Would it not be easier to get your temporary residency just like most people get, surely it must be cheaper at 175 TL pa than several trips toTurkey

mwragg



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 15:03

Thanks. I don't know how the temporary residency thing works but I will surely look into it

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 16:23

Absolutely no problem with living in the North and working in the South, my wife crosses every day without a hitch - she even gets an occasional smile from the customs staff (almost unheard of).



Agree with Quarmby - get your temporary residency sorted out as soon as you arrive. It can be a bit of hassle jumping through the beurocratic hoops but it is shortlived pain for long term gain.



Good Luck



Regards



Paul

mwragg



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 17:04

Thanks for the info and encouragement Paul

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 17:11

As Paul, and others, say, sort out your tempoary residencey first. If you continually cross from North to South on a tourist visa the authorities will come down heavy on you when they suspect that you are bending the rules on a tourist visa. One day you may well return return and they won't let you enter!

mwragg



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
11/09/2009 17:15

Ok. I guess this was the definitive answer I was looking for when I posted this topic