It involves theoretical training at a driving school, practical lessons, and then exams at the local traffic authority.

▫️ First, you need to choose a driving school. Research reviews, ask in automotive chats — gather as much information as possible about the institution and the specific instructor. Once you sign a contract with the driving school, your practical lessons will begin. These will be conducted in Turkish or English.

▫️ After some time, the instructor will allow you to start driving lessons. The exact number of driving hours can be confirmed with the driving school. A staff member from the driving school will register you for the exam at the traffic authority.

▫️ The exam consists of two parts — first, your theoretical knowledge is tested, and then, if your answers are satisfactory, you will be allowed to take the driving test. Questions will be asked in Turkish or English.

▫️ Initially, you will be issued a temporary license, and the main license will be issued after a month.

▫️ The driver's license issued in the TRNC is only recognized in Turkey.

▫️ The cost of training at the driving school, including the exam, is approximately 15,000 to 20,000 lira.

▫️ You need to obtain your driver's license in Nicosia, at the registration department.