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Driver's License Categories & Application Requirements

License Conversion

  • Passport

  • ID card

  • Work permit

  • Original driver’s license

  • 6 passport-size photos

  • Theoretical exam

  • Driving lessons

  • After 10 compulsory driving lessons, the license can be officially converted to TRNC license

License Renewal

For TRNC Citizens:
 

  • Copy of ID card

  • Current TRNC driving license

  • 2 passport-size photos

For Foreigners:
 

  • Copy of passport or ID card

  • Current TRNC driving license

  • 2 passport-size photos

Air-tired Motor Tractors

Class E

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Tracked Tractor or Heavy-duty Machinery License

Class F

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Class G

Road Roller License

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Motorcycles 251cc & Above

Class H

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Class A

Bus License

Vehicle Type:
Motor vehicles designed to carry 22 passengers or more.

Requirements:

- Must hold a valid B and/or D class license for at least 2 years

- Must be over 21 years old
 

Required Documents:
For TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
For Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

Heavy Truck License

Class B

Vehicle Type:
Motor vehicles designed to carry heavy weight.

Requirements:

- Must be over 21 years old

 

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Required Documents:
For TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
For Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Mid-size Pas. Vehicle License

Class C

Vehicle Type:
Motor vehicles carrying more than 8 but fewer than 22 passengers.

Requirements:

- Must hold a valid B and/or D class license for at least 2 years

- Must be over 21 years old
 

Required Documents:
For TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
For Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

Standard Pas. Vehicle License

Class D

Vehicle Type:
Motor vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers, not exceeding 2 tons.

Requirements:

- Must be over 18 years old

 

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Required Documents:
For TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 5 passport-size photos
For Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 5 passport-size photos

Motorcycles 50cc - 125cc

Class H1

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Motorcycles 125cc - 250cc

Class H2

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Class J

Moped (Motorized Bicycles)

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

Other Motor Vehicles

Class K

If the applicant holds a license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, TRNC driving license, 3 passport-size photos

If the applicant has no license: 
TRNC Citizens: ID card, 5 passport-size photos
Foreigners: Passport, ID card, work permit, 5 passport-size photos

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