Part II: Study Abroad Advisory Service for Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC).

Please read the below carefully. I have already written previous articles about;

Part I: Questions to ask before moving abroad/ relocating from Nigeria

As at 2019, The Island of Cyprus is divided along ethnic lines: The Greek Cypriots in the south (which is internationally recognized as Cyprus and a member of the European Union) and the Turkish Cypriots in the North which is only recognized by Turkey hence the name: Turkish Republic of North Cyprus; TRNC.

• Currency: tl; Turkish Lira (1 Turkish Lira = 68 Nigerian Naira) & the Euro. (1 Euro (€)= 410 Nigerian Naira)
• Language: Turkish and English
• Capital: Lefkosia (pronounced Lefkos-ha)
• Visa (if you need one): Turkish visa.
• Northern Cyprus universities has good rankings globally starting from 801–1000.

Also, the only way to arrive at this Island is via Turkey. There is no direct flight to and/ or from Ercan (pronounced Er-jan in English) to anywhere in the world. You must stopover at one of the airports in Turkey. For this reason, you are strongly advised to fly only Turkish airlines should you decide to relocate there.

Now, we can proceed….

Documents Required for Admission Application to universities in TRCN:
- WAEC or NECO Results
- Degree Certificates
- University Transcripts (Some universities may require IELTS, TOFEL, GMAT or GRE). Confirm before you apply.

Here are some universities we can recommend for you;

• Cyprus International University
• Final International University
• Near-east University
• Rauf Denktas University
• Bahcesehir Cyprus University
• Istanbul Sehir Universitesi

Documents Required for Turkish e-Visa:

Requires that one must hold the following:

1. Valid visa or residence from one of the OECD (except electronic visas) or Schengen countries. i.e. US visa, UK visa and Schengen countries.
2. Must hold a hotel reservation and adequate financial means (US$ 50 per day).
3. Flight on Turkish airlines.

Documents Required for Turkish Sticker Visa (printed on the passport):

The details are as follows:

• Full name as it appears in your e-passport
• Passport No
• Purpose of your trip to Turkey
• Planned date of travel

Below are the list document you are required to provide at the embassy during your interview.

• Introduction letter from Employer
• 6 months Payslips
• 6 months Bank Statement
• Yellow card vaccine
• Hotel Reservation
• Flight Reservation
• Travel insurance

For Self Employed

• Introduction letter on Company letter head
• Certificate of incorporation
• Particulars of Directors
• 6 months bank statement both company and personal
• Yellow card vaccine
• Hotel Reservation
• Flight Reservation
• Travel Insurance.

You will have to go to the Turkish Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria to be interviewed.

Fees (€ = Euro not Pounds)
- Tuition: €1,000 — €6,000 (Depending on School and Course. Some Schools give scholarships, allow installments and deposits).

-Turkish Visa: Please confirm from the Turkish Embassy website or your nearest travel agent.
- Service Charge — €240 (For Admission Processing and Visa Guidance.)

Other things we can help you with:

• Accommodation
• Flight Booking from Nigeria
• Transportation from the airport upon arrival
• Getting a job on the Island

Interested? Please send an email to hello@extrafemi.com. Please be advised that Information is money. We do not consult for free.

On to part 3: Schooling in TRNC: Cyprus International University (CIU).