Postal Services

✉ Postal Services in North Cyprus: Efficient, Affordable, and Business-Friendly

When considering North Cyprus as a place to live, work, or invest, one of the practical questions that often arises is: How reliable are the postal services? The good news is that North Cyprus offers a simple, effective, and cost-friendly postal system that makes life and business here surprisingly convenient.

Whether you’re sending a postcard to family in Europe, importing documents for your company, or running an online business that needs to manage deliveries, the postal system in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is more than capable of supporting you.
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📬How the Postal System Works in North Cyprus

North Cyprus operates its own postal service, Ptt (Posta Dairesi), which works in close connection with Turkey’s international postal network. Mail is routed through Turkey, ensuring smooth connections with Europe, the UK, and beyond.

📬 Domestic post: Letters and parcels sent within North Cyprus are inexpensive and delivered quickly.
📧 International post: Thanks to direct links via Turkey, parcels and documents reach the UK, Europe, and many other destinations efficiently.
🎯 Tracking options: Registered and tracked deliveries are available, giving businesses and individuals peace of mind.
🚚 Courier alternatives: Alongside the local postal system, you’ll also find established international couriers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx operating here.
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🏠︎ Addresses

When sending letters from abroad it’s important the address includes “Mersin 10, Turkey” and the postcode should also be included. These are not individual address codes, but relate to fairly large areas. This add-on routes post to Türkiye, where the “Mersin 10” lets them know it needs to come to Northern Cyprus. The postcode then tells the TRNC post office which area it needs to go to. Make sure you don’t include ‘’Cyprus’’ in the address, or it’ll be sent to the South of the island, who'll just return it to you.

Example address with postcode:
123 Abc Sokak
Karakum, Girne
Mersin 10
99320
Türkiye

Post can be collected from your local post office, who also have yellow PO Boxes in many branches, but there’s often a waiting list for renting them. You can rent one between a few families if there’s a limit on boxes available.
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💰Postal Charges

Post can be sent on standard or registered/tracked mail. TRNC Post Office Service has an online “Track and Trace” service to allow you to check the delivery status of any items ordered simply by entering the barcode number shown on an order receipt.

📌Domestic Post – letters can be delivered throughout the island

📌Surface Overseas Mail (by land & sea) - done by ferry from Famagusta. Divided into two groups: Türkiye and other countries.

📌International Air Mail - Via Ercan Airport. Overseas air mail transportation to Turkey is sent to Adana, Ankara and Istanbul Postal Directorates. Post to the rest of the World is provided through the TC Post Directorate in Istanbul (European Side Postal Processing Centre).

Postal fees are set according to criteria accepted by the International Postal Union. Countries are in four charge groups based on distances. The groups are:

• Türkiye
• Middle East, Europe, North Africa, India, Pakistan
• US, African Countries outside North Africa, China, Japan
• Far East, Australia.
• Small Package Service - shipping of items <2 kg in weight
• Parcel Service – shipping of items >2 kg in weight
• Rapid Mail Service (APS) – reach recipients quickly, usually within 3 days
• Remittances - domestic and international postal remittance services
• Registered Mail Service - extra cost and the recipient must sign to receive it
• Express Courier Service- extra cost but delivered urgently via courier.
• Return Mail Service - Returned to the sender if not delivered and a return address has been provided.

Reasons for return of letters are usually: Incomplete/Incorrect address, rejected letters, recipient has died, defective packaging, missing stamps (even if the sender's address is known), recipient or sender has moved to a new address.
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💂‍♂️Sending mail to the TRNC from the UK

If you want to send a letter or parcel from the UK, visit www.royalmail.com. They offer 3 main international services; Standard, Tracked, and Tracked & Signed. Tracked/Tracked & Signed, supply a tracking number, which you can use to follow your delivery until it gets to Istanbul. After it reaches Türkiye, you can view progress on the Turkish Tracking System in Turkish or ask your local post office and they’ll check it for you. Tracked Mail usually takes roughly 10-15 working days to arrive and are generally a more reliable method of ensuring your post arrives safely in TRNC.

Cargo Companies offering domestic and international post/package shipment:
📦 Yurtici Kargo
📦 MNG Kargo
📦 TNT Kargo
📦 UPS Kargo
📦 DHL Kargo

All have offices in Lefkosa, some in Girne and Famagusta. Branch addresses are available on their websites.
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🖃 Stamps

Post offices sell stamps which you’ll need for posting letters, as well as any official documentation such as work and residency permits, taxing cars etc. If you’re buying stamps for official document purposes, buy plain stamps, not special edition stamps, as these are often not accepted by Government Departments.

📍Special Edition Stamps
The postal service often releases Special Edition Stamps such as in the spring, or before particular bayram holidays etc. The Postal Department also has a Philatelist Section which collectors can contact to receive limited editions and special first day covers. Private purchases can also be made.
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📈Business Advantages of North Cyprus Postal Services

For entrepreneurs, remote workers, and investors, postal services are more than a convenience — they’re a vital business tool. North Cyprus combines affordability with efficiency, making it easier to run operations smoothly.

📌 Low-Cost Logistics – Sending parcels or documents is far cheaper than in many EU countries. Businesses benefit from reduced overheads without sacrificing reliability.

📌 E-Commerce Friendly – With the growth of online businesses, the North Cyprus postal system supports small and medium-sized enterprises looking to sell to international markets.

📌 Fast Imports & Exports – Companies dealing with suppliers in Turkey or Europe enjoy efficient postal and courier services, keeping supply chains flowing.

📌 Supportive Infrastructure – The government continues to modernise postal and telecom systems, showing commitment to making the TRNC a competitive business hub.
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📈Why This Matters for Investors and Expats

For expats moving to North Cyprus, the ease of receiving parcels, gifts, and important documents from abroad adds peace of mind. For investors and business owners, it means the island is not isolated, but connected and accessible.

Combined with the low cost of living, tax advantages, and a growing expat community, the postal services are yet another reason why North Cyprus is a business-friendly destination.
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🌸 Final Thoughts: North Cyprus Is Open for Business

North Cyprus might be best known for its sunshine, beaches, and relaxed lifestyle, but behind the scenes it is also a practical, affordable, and connected place to do business. The reliable postal and courier systems here remove barriers and create opportunities for entrepreneurs, expats, and international companies alike.
If you’re looking for a destination that blends lifestyle with opportunity, North Cyprus delivers — quite literally.