Double Citizen (TR & US) going to Cyprus

I have a US passport and Turkish ID. I've been to TRNC before where I can enter and stay 90 days with my Turkish ID, no problems.

Now, I want to travel there with my friend who is Dutch and we want to enter from Netherlands to ROC, then cross to North. (So, my aim is to go to TRNC, but I found very affordable tickets to the ROC.)

Here is my question: If I enter as an American from ROC and cross to TRNC, what is my status when I stay in TRNC? If I travel to Turkey with my Turkish ID, what would be the case of my entry with my US passport?

It's a bit confusing, but I'm trying to figure out the most suitable way without entry issues.

I'd be very glad if anyone here help me find answers. Thanks in advance.

Best Answer

You should use your American passport to enter and exit ROC, and then your Turkish ID to enter and exit TRNC and Turkey.

If not intending to return to the ROC on this visit, then, when entering TRNC, ask for an entry form with an entry stamp (this will also be stamped when exiting for Turkey), and bring it with you next time you do visit the ROC, as proof you left the island.

Alternatively, you might be able to have the TRNC stamp your US passport on entry and exit despite admitting you on the basis of your Turkish ID, if you explain you need it as proof of having left the island. This would be the most convenient thing, and, unlike entering the Island through the TRNC, will not normally cause issues with ROC authorities.