Work Permit

New Regulation on Work Permits for Foreign Nationals: Deadline Extension Applications No Longer Accepted

07.04.2026

The TRNC Ministry of Labour and Social Security has introduced a significant regulation to ensure that work permit procedures for foreign nationals are conducted more effectively and in compliance wit...

Northern Cyprus Sets 40 % Cap on Housing & Meal Support for Foreign Workers

31.07.2025

In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), an amendment concerning the accommodation and meal allowances granted to foreign nationals brought from countries with which the TRNC has no labour-f...

Update to Work Permit Law: 15-Day Rule for Employment Termination Notifications

04.06.2025

Work Permit Law Updated: Pay Attention to Termination NotificationsEmployers who employ a foreign national worker with a work permit are now obliged to notify the Ministry and other relevant authoriti...