How much does it cost to take the tests for a residence permit in Northern Cyprus?

Taking medical tests is one of the steps in obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus.

• Medical tests for residence permit
• Insurance for residence permit in TRNC
• Frequently asked questions about residence permit

Medical tests for residence permit

This is a mandatory procedure when obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus. When applying for a residence permit, after paying for the analysis processing service, you will receive the laboratory address where you need to take the tests in your personal account on the website permissions.gov.ct.tr.

At the medical facility, blood will be drawn from a vein (a detailed analysis), including for HIV. If necessary, the Mantoux reaction for tuberculosis may also be checked, and a fluorography may be done. The test results are uploaded into the system within a week.

• The cost of taking tests for a residence permit in Northern Cyprus at the beginning of 2025 is 2830 lira.

Insurance for residence permit in TRNC

Insurance is an equally mandatory requirement when obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus, just like taking the tests. It is paid for on the same portal.

The cost of insurance for a residence permit at the beginning of 2025 is 4043 lira. You can read about what is included in the TRNC state medical insurance in this article.

Frequently asked questions about residence permit

Where is the residence permit application submitted?

The entire process takes place on the Ministry of Interior website of Northern Cyprus: permissions.gov.ct.tr. There, you need to fill out a multi-step questionnaire and follow all the department's requirements step by step. More details on all the steps can be found in our article about obtaining a residence permit in Northern Cyprus.

Within what period should the tests be taken?

You need to take the tests within a week after the laboratory address is assigned to you in your personal account on the same Ministry of Interior website of Northern Cyprus.

How to pay for the tests for the residence permit?

The payment is made in the personal account on the Ministry of Interior website of Northern Cyprus. However, unlike insurance, which can be paid by any card, payment for the tests is only accepted from a local bank card. If you don’t have one yet, arrange with someone who does beforehand.

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