The Higher Committee for Infectious Diseases has introduced the following measures and rules in light of the latest epidemiological situation in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

According to the latest decisions all persons (except for TRNC citizens) arriving from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe or who travelled to any one of these countries in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter the TRNC.

TRNC citizens arriving from these countries will be allowed to enter the TRNC on the condition they remain in quarantine at a state monitored facility for a period of 14 days.

Vaccinated persons arriving from abroad who have not recieved their booster shots will be allowed to enter the country. However such persons will be classified as non-vaccinated when entering venues or establishments that require a safe pass (Adapass).

Only vaccinated persons will be allowed to attend New Year’s celebrations. The number of persons will be limited according to the size and capacity of hospitality venues. Non-vaccinated persons will not be allowed to attend such events.

No New Year parties will take place at schools, offices or public offices this year.