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Permission to Purchase Last Updated 28 May 2026

Every foreign individual purchasing property in the TRNC is required to apply for Permission to Purchase to the Ministry of Interior in order to obtain the title deed in his/her name.

Permission to Purchase is the procedure through which the TRNC Government conducts due diligence on both the purchaser and the property being acquired.

As a general principle, foreigners are not allowed to purchase property located close to military areas. Therefore, when buying property, you must make your own investigation regarding the location. However, it is also essential to ensure that all required documents are submitted correctly so that the application will be accepted.

In order to facilitate the process, the TRNC Government has introduced an online system through which the application can be submitted and monitored.

The link to the website as follows: https://tmb.icisleri.gov.ct.tr/

Your contract of sale must be stamped and registered before the application for Permission to Purchase can be made.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR PERMISSION TO PURCHASE (PTP)

The application for permission to purchase a property has to be done online now. Your contract of sale must have the stamp duty paid on it before it will be accepted.

NOTE: If your Permission to Purchase has been applied for by a third party  please insist on your Application Number and QR code so that you can follow the progress.

In order to apply for the Permission to Purchase the following documents shall be uploaded to the system:

  • Personal information form
  • Passport copy
  • Title Deed copy
  • Site Plan issued by the District Lands Office
  • Contract of Sale stamped and registered with the District Lands Office
  • Police Clearance Certificate from your country of your citizenship (NOT residence). 
  • Building Permit (if the property is not registered on the title deed)
  • Seating Plan stamped by the Municipality or Distract Lands Office (if the property is not registered on the title deed)

When applying, you will need to specify your first entry date and the name of the border/checkpoint used when you first entered Northern Cyprus. If you are not sure about the date or name of the border crossing, you should visit the local police station and obtain an “Entry & Exit Report”.

It is very important that all information is stated correctly, as any mistake may cause delays in your application, result in the application not being processed, or, even if approved, prevent the title deed transfer from taking place due to inaccuracies in the application.

Therefore, we kindly recommend that you consult your lawyer regarding the procedure.

Application fee is half gross minimum salary wage. To check the current minimum salary wage, please click here http://calisma.gov.ct.tr/Asgari-%C3%9Ccret

The process of obtaining Permission to Purchase (PTP) takes about 12-18 months after application.

After the Permission to Purchase is approved, the transfer of the title deed must be effected within 12 months. If not completed, the permission to purchase will become invalid.

If there is any issue with your PTP application or you wish to follow up on the process, obtain QR code or submit missing documents, please send an email to: ptpsupport@icisleri.gov.ct.tr

You need to write your full name, application number and subject of the inquiry.

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