What paperwork will we need to clear customs in Northern Cyprus

chunky


Joined: 27/03/2008
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
10/07/2011 17:43

Hi



We will shortly be moving to Northern Cyprus from mainland Turkey, we have negotiated a long term rent and willl be bringing our own personal possessions plus a few small household goods. Do we have to have a temporary residence permit to import these goods. Also what items are an absolute NO NO to bring with us as far as customs are concerned. We know it can be tricky because we had similar problems coming into Turkey, but we did buy a property here so I think the procedures could be different.



Thanks

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
10/07/2011 21:48

Is there no-one out there who can help Msg.1 It's no good me saying what we needed 6 years ago, because I'm sure it will be different now and in any case this person is coming in from Turkey and not the UK.



Tango1

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
10/07/2011 21:55

all the more reason to have checked all the options out first ?

leylandlad


Joined: 15/11/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
10/07/2011 22:55

ok, here is what we did:



i) Ins and outs from the police station in Girne



ii) 3 copies of what you are bringing in to the country, in english and turkish



iii) Muktars form saying he is happy to let you bring in your stuff



iv) your passport and 3 photocopies of it



Hope that helps???

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 13:38

Metal detectors i believe are a no, no.

Guns need a licence. Customs will take them until you obtain it.

Don't bring anything brand new, i think it all has to be used goods for personal use.

Hope that helps.

If you can speak fluent Turkish i can give you a number of someone who can help. He works at the customs office. His English is not the best.

nemo1985


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 18:00

i have recently bought my stuff over from the uk. this is what i needed:



1. a form from muktar called ikametgah



2. a letter of resıdence or rent contract.



3. ins and outs from the police station



4. passport photocopies



5. 3 copies of your items list i provided a turkish one only



6. stamps



7. i went to customs office in lefkoşa where these were all verified



8. as i had electronic goods i had to pay a fee and then i recieved my goods



its a long process but sometimes has to be done.



you can phone the customs office in lefkosa where they can provide you with all the details.

hope this helps

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 18:29

From 2 years ago, I think there was a problem with a generator or chain saw. We were asked if we had any guns or drugs............as if

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 20:01

Mrs Snakes is right

a generator over 3Kw needs an import Licence, TV's have a set duty new or old it was 60 YTL



But saying that some friends of mine moved from the UK into rented accommodation and got charged nothing at all

As fpr all the documentation the Msg 7 has it all covered speaking Turkish does help

I think it all depends on the customs officials keep they supplied with effes or whisky and you may be ok



Good look anyway and welcome