Here are some of the things to note and do before you arrive in North Cyprus
- Make sure you have your unconditional offer letter from your University along with scans of your passport, your air ticket, and an invitation letter for the accompanying person if there is a family member coming with you to Cyprus.
- Sheets, pillows, and blankets are not provided by the university dormitories; you can either bring them with you or buy them from local supermarkets.
- It is not compulsory to have travel insurance in North Cyprus; however, for your own comfort and security, you are advised to take out insurance cover in your own country prior to departure. Medical insurance for you will be provided by your university once you register for your course.
- It is advised to have a minimum of 6 passport-size photographs with you as they will be necessary for your registration.
- Make sure your flight is conducted via Turkey to Ercan Airport, North Cyprus (ECN).
- Check from the nearest Turkish Embassy if the transit visa is necessary or not as you will be traveling as a transit passenger via Istanbul, Turkey.
- Plug sockets in Northern Cyprus are usually 3-pin (UK style); you may wish to bring with you a 3 pin to 2-pin travel adaptor, therefore.
- The currency in Northern Cyprus is the Turkish lira; dollars, euros, and UK pounds are widely accepted and easily exchanged.
- Soap, shampoo, toothpaste are not supplied in the dorms; you can bring such items with you, or purchase locally if you prefer.
- You can easily get pay-as-you-go SIM cards from local mobile providers upon arrival at North Cyprus Ercan Airport; both Wi-Fi and 3G are available.