Larnaca and TRNC passport stamps

davedee · Post by **davedee** » Thu 05 Aug 2021 11:42 am

Hi, not been to Cyprus since lockdown now at last hope to come in September, waited until today to book flights as thought Turkey may come of red list
As this did not happen have no alternative but to come south and crossover, however read a few stories about trouble at Larnaca regarding TRNC stamps in pass port and the 2 of us have many, should I chance it or see if I can get replacement passport in time .

Any experiences/ advice appreciated.

Chriswright03 · Post by **Chriswright03** » Thu 05 Aug 2021 5:06 pm

At the moment all of the stories seem to be of individuals at Passport Control venting their spleen. You just ignore them as there is no point in arguing with them as you will never change their mind. People who are ranting and raving just hate people smiling at them. So smile be polite and ask 'are we done'?

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Thu 05 Aug 2021 5:38 pm

Chriswright03 wrote: ↑
Thu 05 Aug 2021 5:06 pm
At the moment all of the stories seem to be of individuals at Passport Control venting their spleen. You just ignore them as there is no point in arguing with them as you will never change their mind. People who are ranting and raving just hate people smiling at them. So smile be polite and ask 'are we done'?

Exactly.

Whilst it may feel uncomfortable, I would be more than happy to smile, play dumb and say little or nothing. Those ranting are looking and hoping for a reaction. That to them shows they are getting their message across. Plus if you do react and start to argue they will then say you are abusing an immigration official.

Brinsley · Post by **Brinsley** » Thu 05 Aug 2021 5:45 pm

Or shoot them, works in Belarus, China, Iran, UK and many other doggy countries declaring 'freedom of movement' strikes back!

davedee · Post by **davedee** » Thu 05 Aug 2021 5:48 pm

Thanks folks.