What is the official language01 in Northern Cyprus? The official language is Turkish; however English is a business language and widely spoken.
What is the banking system like? Is it possible to open a bank account in Northern Cyprus in ? There are a lot of local private banks in N. Cyprus as well as branches of the Turkish banks. You would be able to open the currency accounts (in ) which offer good interest rates. However we do recommend you to go for the reputable banks as there were instances of bankruptcy of the local banks in the past. HSBC International has opened its branches in Kyrenia (Girne) and Nicosia (Lefkosa), which is a sign of financial and political stability on the island. Is the local driving license required in Northern Cyprus? Driving in Cyprus like in many other ex-colonies is on the left, which should not create any problems. You would be allowed to drive on your UK Driving License for the period of three months, after that you would need to apply for a permanent driving licence. Is it possible to bring personal possessions (furniture, pets, etc) into the country?
