It is possible to cross the border from south to north Cyprus, although there are restrictions and checkpoints to navigate.
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Yes, it is possible to cross the border from south to north Cyprus, although there are restrictions and checkpoints to navigate. The border between the two areas of Cyprus was established in 1974 when Turkey invaded the island, leading to the partition of the island into a Greek Cypriot south and a Turkish Cypriot north.
According to Lonely Planet, the crossing points are open daily, but crossing times may vary and queues can be unpredictable. Visitors are advised to bring their passport as they will need to show it at the checkpoint. The website also advises that car insurance purchased in the south may not be valid in the north and car rental companies may require a surcharge for their vehicles to be taken across the border.
There are currently nine official crossing points along the border, four of which are open to vehicles. The two most popular crossings are at Ledra Street in Nicosia and the checkpoint at Dherynia, near the eastern coast of the island.
In 2003, the checkpoint at Ledra Palace was opened, allowing civilians to pass from one side to the other on foot. The official opening of the checkpoint was marked by a ceremony attended by dignitaries from both sides of the border, including the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
The border crossing is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot cultures that coexist on the island. As author Bill Bryson once said, “I can’t think of a place that has two such dramatically different cultures living so close together.”
Here is a table of the official border crossings:
| Crossing Point | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ledra Palace | Open | Pedestrian |
| Ledra Street/Nicosia | Open | Pedestrian |
| Pergamos/Beyarmudu | Open | Vehicular |
| Agios Dometios/Kermia | Open | Vehicular |
| Astromeritis/Zodeia | Open | Vehicular |
| Akyar/MountDherynia | Open | Vehicular |
| Lefka/Apliki | Open | Vehicular |
| Derinya/Derineia | Open | Vehicular |
| Yesilirmak/Limnitis | Open | Vehicular |
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If you want to cross the border in Cyprus from south to north. Yes you can! only you need to have European Union Passport. But other than EU Passport cannot pass the borders between south and north Cyprus.