timhuntington
English expat in Cyprus
Forum posts
40
About me
English
Lives in Paphos, Pafos
Registration: 12 July 2022
Bringing your car to Cyprus. by Craven J Mike
Has any one done this recently & if so do they have a rough cost for doing it. It would be under the residency import. I am trying to work out if its worth doing or buying in Cyprus. The ideal plan would be to container it & put other items ...
It cost me 拢1800 to bring an estate car over 5 years old full of personal goods through Autoshippers ltd nearly 3 years ago. Your car comes with 3 other cars in a container to lighten the load.I've found second hand cars over here to be ... Read More
Investment and moving to Cyprus by RW60
I am in the process of planning to retire to Cyprus in 3 years time. I have just returned from a fact finding trip and generally feel comfortable with most aspects of the move and besides which I have 3 years to get to fine tune and get to grips ...
Thanks very much guys for all your input. Well I need to get my benifits over here then tax free! Phil, I do have a tin and the page says there's no outstanding documents but need to look into this more. Read More
Investment and moving to Cyprus by RW60
I am in the process of planning to retire to Cyprus in 3 years time. I have just returned from a fact finding trip and generally feel comfortable with most aspects of the move and besides which I have 3 years to get to fine tune and get to grips ...
Thanks both for quick response. I thought from Jan 2025 all state pensions were going to be taxed in the UK. Have the goal posts changed on that one? If so it would pay me to have that state pension taxed over here. What is the rate I'd pay tax? I ... Read More
Investment and moving to Cyprus by RW60
I am in the process of planning to retire to Cyprus in 3 years time. I have just returned from a fact finding trip and generally feel comfortable with most aspects of the move and besides which I have 3 years to get to fine tune and get to grips ...
My question is, When do you become a resident of Cyprus? Is it now or the 5 years after I came over. We're on the 3rd year of the 5 year temporary residency yellow slip visa, Alien. I still own a property in the UK, We're UK tax residents with ... Read More
Waiting for ID cards by MacGeorge8035
Hi, it has now been over 4 months since we got our temporary residency sorted. But, we are still waiting for our ID cards. How long have people generally waited for ID cards after getting temporary residency.I have tried phoning immigration in ...
@NeilGoldman Well I guess if you ever get pulled over by the police and asked why you never exchange your license you can explain it was not for trying I will not bother going until I get the ID card which is probably another 3 months away. I am on ... Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I鈥檓 looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven鈥檛 decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I鈥檝e been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
@Kevin Thompson. For a married couple you need to put into a Cyprus bank account 鈧�2,400 per month, 鈧�28,800 per year.I use Starling bank account to send the money over here and do the exchange from 拢 to 鈧� at Starling then ... Read More
Pink Slip and Money by markedwards206
Hi Everybody,My partner and I are hoping to emigrate to Cyprus on the temporary residence permit. We have been together for 30 years but have never married. We understand for this reason that each of us would have to put 鈧�24,000 into a Cypriot ...
@ToonWould you be better off under DTT? My pension is a local government pension fund which I believe has to be taxed in the UK? Plus I'm 13 months off getting the State pension so not sure if I qualify? Read More
Pink Slip and Money by markedwards206
Hi Everybody,My partner and I are hoping to emigrate to Cyprus on the temporary residence permit. We have been together for 30 years but have never married. We understand for this reason that each of us would have to put 鈧�24,000 into a Cypriot ...
Hi Mark, you've been together 30 years, have you considered what my partner and I of 20 years did, we went and did a Civil partnership at the local Town Hall and got the certificate Apostilled. We now have ONLY to put 鈧�28,800 into our joint ... Read More
Car registration by kevinlewis2323
Good evening My car has now been cleared for registration by customs Please can anyone adviseDo I need to make an appointment to register What documents do I need?Where do I go to get plates ?I tried emailing them today but no response Many thanks ...
Oh, I've paid at least another 拢2k on top of that having the car imported. Read More
Car registration by kevinlewis2323
Good evening My car has now been cleared for registration by customs Please can anyone adviseDo I need to make an appointment to register What documents do I need?Where do I go to get plates ?I tried emailing them today but no response Many thanks ...
Well, it took me 13 months to get my plates, and even at the very long end of it all the clearing agent got one digit wrong on my vin no. or chassis number? which made the code for transport invalid, he charged me 鈧�60 and still got it wrong. ... Read More
Visitors visa by kevinlewis2323
Good evening allGreat news I managed to get my second years visitors visa yesterday!But asked the question Do I get granted citizenship after 5 years ?( which I thought)Their replyNo you will need to keep applying for a visitors visa indefinitely Or ...
@ToonYes, it's 鈧�2400 per month transferred from the UK bank to the Cyprus bank account. There is talk that the 鈧�28,800 could go up to 鈧�37,000 per year but also I've heard that France and Spain, and maybe others want to relax the ... Read More
Category F Visa Application by MacGeorge8035
Today, I renewed my temporary residency permit which went very smoothly. I did use an Agent which helped a great deal.I have heard a lot about a Category F Visa so today I made some enquiries with my Agent about applying for one. She informed me ...
Yes Toon,We arrived before any rule change and I will print off every account I have showing the Money trail is legit. We can live comfortably in retirement and we've contributed to the economy here to the tune of over 鈧�30k first year spend on ... Read More
Category F Visa Application by MacGeorge8035
Today, I renewed my temporary residency permit which went very smoothly. I did use an Agent which helped a great deal.I have heard a lot about a Category F Visa so today I made some enquiries with my Agent about applying for one. She informed me ...
Hi Guys, I'm on the yellow slip if that helps. Alien! 0 to 12 months, we used our uk bank statements/pensions and was told we needed 鈧�15k in Hellenic bank or a Cypriot bank A/c for immigration. We got through that and were sent on our way. No ... Read More
Category F Visa Application by MacGeorge8035
Today, I renewed my temporary residency permit which went very smoothly. I did use an Agent which helped a great deal.I have heard a lot about a Category F Visa so today I made some enquiries with my Agent about applying for one. She informed me ...
Hi guys, We've been here a year now and started out on the category F application. Lawyer says "I/We have to show transactions of between 鈧�25-28k for our next immigration appointment (Jan) into our Hellenic bank accounts.We have a balance of ... Read More
Immigration appointment by ricolo
Went to immigration appointment in Paphos for 8am appointment. Got there at 7:45 am, doors were closed but 8 people standing outside. Told person at counter that I had an 8am appointment and was told to have a seat. At about 8:15 Maria came out ...
If you think that wait was long now go and try the transport office! Read More
To install a swimming pool or not by MacGeorge8035
Hii would appreciate people鈥檚 thoughts. We are having a house built and we have been quoted 鈧�22k + VAT for a 6 x 3 metre pool. We are both undecided on the benefits of having a pool installed.so what are other people鈥檚 thoughts, are ...
New house new pool a must for most people. If you've room get a 8x4m pool. Get quotes from pool companies, not the builder. 22k for 6x3m seems high but everything has gone up for materials etc. We love our pool and use it daily and we're only 5 mins ... Read More
Car insurance by jaggardcarol
Good MorningI am importing my 32 year old Alfa Romeo Car into Cyprus but I have to have her insured before she gets here, could anybody recommend a good classic car insurance company please.Thanking in advanceCarol
I was talking to a guy at transport last week who is importing a vintage motorbike into Cyprus and there was one missing number which I can't remember what he was saying but that totally stopped the going through process, so make sure your i's are ... Read More
opening a local bank account by shooter
Hi does anyone have any advice on the abovei wish to open a account so i can send over money for a deposit when i come over to buy an apartment also so i can use it to pay my monthly bills ect. regards Michael
@Toon The big high street banks ie, Halifax, Lloyd's, Barcleys etc. The Halifax for moving 鈧�15k to Hellenic wanted to charge me nearly 拢500 for the transaction which I said do one. We managed to move the money through Horizon Currency ... Read More
opening a local bank account by shooter
Hi does anyone have any advice on the abovei wish to open a account so i can send over money for a deposit when i come over to buy an apartment also so i can use it to pay my monthly bills ect. regards Michael
We were refused point bland a revolut bank transfer at the Hellenic bank. The money had to come from a UK high street bank! When asked why not? The manager said "no broker online bank" due to money laundering from mainly Russia! Read More
Need guidance on refurbishing costs by MacGeorge8035
Hi allhas anyone recently done a refurbishment on a property and what did it cost, for example could anyone give me any idea what it would cost for the following items.Removal and replacement of a Kitchen including adding additional sockets, wall ...
May I ask how much the property is on the market for and its whereabouts?(Very cheap, great location?)What do properties go for in that area and what rental could you ask?A good location will be required if you plan to take on such a project and ... Read More
Home insurance by alisonrich1958
Hi guysWell after 5 months of trial and tribulations we have finally moved into our lovely house in Argaka Really looking forward to 2023, starting our new life and adventures in Cyprus 馃槉Hopefully our possessions are being shipped out by ...
Try Atlantic they will be cheaper than that quote Read More
Update on our Move by MacGeorge8035
We arrived in Cyprus last week and set up our Bank Account today with Hellenic bank. Much to my surprise it went very smoothly. I was given a contact by Mel Osborne and we have been communicating over the last couple of months. She asked us for a ...
Yes, I've found it now. Press on your basic account and then the little (i) in the top right hand corner, press and all is revealed, simple when you know how!!! 馃槑 Read More
Update on our Move by MacGeorge8035
We arrived in Cyprus last week and set up our Bank Account today with Hellenic bank. Much to my surprise it went very smoothly. I was given a contact by Mel Osborne and we have been communicating over the last couple of months. She asked us for a ...
Yes, we set up at Chloraka branch with Hellenic bank. I've got to pay 鈧�15000 in tomorrow but trying to find the Iban and Bic codes is proving difficult, all it will give me is the basic bank account details, do you know where to find these on ... Read More
Health insurance by Firehorse66
HiI'm a newbie on this site but in the process of buying a house in Frenaros.Hopefully relocating permanently in December from UK.I will be 56 but I'm lucky enough to retire early from nursing. I won't be working in Cyprus as non EU.I'm moving out ...
My partner and I have paid 鈧�200 each for the year through our lawyers but not made it live until we move over on the 9th of October. I'll try and find out which company they use tomorrow, we open bank account tomorrow morning so I'll ask our ... Read More
Medication in Cyprus by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Cyprus ...
Hello everyone,We will need prescription drugs when we move over in October, how do you go about this please Read More
Transfer of Residency - experience by MacGeorge8035
I am working with Peter Morton removals to move my furniture over to Cyprus in September this year.聽 However, I am starting to find the process a little infuriating. As part of the move I have to do a Transfer of Residency for Customs, this is ...
It might be a problem getting my car through the Customs with not paying duty. They need to see that you intend to be perminent Resident in Cyprus and not trying to gain by not paying duty. Something I'll have to face when my car arrives at port I ... Read More
Transfer of Residency - experience by MacGeorge8035
I am working with Peter Morton removals to move my furniture over to Cyprus in September this year.聽 However, I am starting to find the process a little infuriating. As part of the move I have to do a Transfer of Residency for Customs, this is ...
I'am also applying for temporary/ Perminant PR residency but not selling my apartment in the UK, keeping it for when I need to go to the UK to see family and friends and anything serious I have to nip back quickly for. I understand the 3 month rule ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
You cannot import a car older than 5 years old ... Under any residency plan - @ToonUnder a transfer of residency Tor1 form you can bring a car over with personal effects in it over 5 years old, you get one shot at it and must go on a R-Rak shared ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
Thanks Toon you've been a great help and may seek further advice from Gwennys.I was going to import my car over 5 years old loaded with stuff from uk but I'm not sure I can do that under temporary residency, will have to see. Thanks again Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
We haven't got the property yet.聽We've paid 鈧�10k for deposit to take property off the market whilst all DD can be done before we sign final contracts.聽We've paid 鈧�267,000 for the property but I said in my naivety the property ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
Note on living together.聽We have had 2 homes for the last 19 years Lorna brought her 3 children up in her home. I brought my 3 children up in my home. We did Fri to Sun together then lived mid-week on our own.聽The kids have all left the ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
This is the response I recieved this am from the Lawyer asking about the Affidavit in a Cyprus Court of law asking that my partner would be dependant on my finances etc,聽"I hope my email finds you well .Regarding the permanent residency, this ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
We would only pop back to the UK a month at a time say 3 times a year maybe not even that, so wouldn't go over the limit. We will be having pension monies coming into Cyprus monthly and spending in supermarkets, restaurants etc so can prove our stay ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
It's the "F" catagory PR the lawyer is putting us forward for thats why he wants a marriage certificate.聽I'll ask him Monday if the Affidavit root can be sort in a Cyprus Court of law so my partner is solely dependant on me financially.聽He ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
Thank you for your imformation dealing with a lawyer in Cyprus is very challanging.聽My partners pension doesn't meet the required amount but mine does and more. The house will be in both names and the lawyer wants my partner to be a family ... Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
To apply for permanent residency we would have to get married or get a civil partnership certificate according to our Lawyer Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year.聽We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ... Read More