graham6
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 19 January 2023
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
think there is no real need to have an agent, seems very easy to do by yourself Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
and I sent email today to new email address asking for appointment after March 4th and already got reply with appointment on March 5th at 0900, no complaints here Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Hi all, e-mail address for Limassol application for appointment is "chstavrou@papd.mof.gov.cy" not limetiseis@police.gov.cy, sent to the police and they very kindly sent me above address by return Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Okay thanks Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Hello Mr. Toon,Please can you tell me the email address to make an appointment to change my MEU3 to MUKW3, I am in Limassol.Do you know roughly how long it takes to get an appointment.ThanksGraham Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Cars are like houses plently of clocked ones, best are original Cyprus ones as should have no rust issues Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Okay, I live in village outside if Limassol and have fibre internet, 200meg.I would not bring your lhd car here, there are plenty for sale, and prices I don't find too bad, just follow cars for sale in bazaraki, they start off expensive, but don't ... Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Yes I would agree with above, rent first, we started off in Peyia, then moved to Limassol and finally ended up buying a plot and building a house just to the east of Limassol.If I was starting now would look around Larnaca area, prices are less than ... Read More
UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...
I have a saying, "it's a dirty business, no friends in this game", guess also applies to the tax man Read More
Issue about returning back my deposit[b]upon request by Yuseung Seol
I moved out and ended the rental contract from the previous one.The problems are here.Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit was too noisy for neighbor. A resident upstairs claimed it and advised me to talk about this problem with my landlord. I reported the ...
Toon is right not much you can do, most people just don't pay the last month's rent and so get the deposit back that way, guess you could start talking about tax man but then you may wake up one morning and find your car trashed, just put it down to ... Read More
Purchasing a property in Cyprus by LR9891
Hi, we're new to this forum and would be grateful for some advice please...Having been to Cyprus many times over the years, we're considering purchasing a property out there. Initially we'd like to take out a mortgage to fund it with a view it being ...
I would recommend you buy a buy to let in the UK then use the money from that to rent something when you visit Cyprus, I have some rental properties in Cyprus and you really need to know what you are doing and live here full time to keep a check on ... Read More
Warning of Facebook Marketplace Scam by MacGeorge8035
Hi, Everyone I should post this warning about a scam using Facebook Marketplace. I advertised 2 Memory Chips on Marketplace for a laptop for a total of 鈧�80. I had a response within the day. The buyer then asked for the item to be collected by ...
100% a scam, every time I advertise on Facebook marketplace get the same, bazaraki not so much Read More
Yellow slip v pink slip by janetformby
I recently applied for my temporary residency as I am a UK passport holder, retired and have owned a property in Cyprus for nearly 2 years which we purchased for significantly under 鈧�350k. I have not lived in Cyprus prior to Brexit. I have ...
In Limassol it does seem to be a problem, I am already registered with one and another one who does my company medicals asked me to transfer, by all accounts he can do for free if I register with him Read More
Yellow slip v pink slip by janetformby
I recently applied for my temporary residency as I am a UK passport holder, retired and have owned a property in Cyprus for nearly 2 years which we purchased for significantly under 鈧�350k. I have not lived in Cyprus prior to Brexit. I have ...
Okay the slips used to be pink in colour but now are printed on yellow paper but still referred to as pink slips by some even though it has been yellow for several years, suggest you find a GESY doctor and get him to do the registration for you, my ... Read More
Obligations of Landlord and Tenant by Toon
The tenant is obliged to pay rent and the owner to make repairsA lease, like any other contract, contains the contractual rights and obligations for landlords and tenants.In statutory tenancies, social policy directed towards the protection of ...
hello, There is very little he can do, if he goes to court it will cost him a small fortune and take years, what type of threats is he making, if he he threatening you with violence, I would tell him he needs to stop or you will go to the police.He ... Read More
Limassol or Larnaca? by GuestPoster1224
Which city is a good place to settle for a new expat when first arriving to Cyprus?
Limassol has more job opertunities, Larnaka is cheaper for housing Read More
Mobile Network and Banking in Limassol by GuestPoster1224
I would like to know the best mobile network in Cyprus and which bank has good atm coverage in Limassol. Thank you.
I use primetel for mobile and both Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic bank have atms dotted about the place. Read More
UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...
I am just trying to work out if it is best to use up my UK allowances first? Read More
UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...
Okay, say you are tax resident in Cyprus, would you then need to pay any tax in cyprus if the UK pension is your only income? Read More
UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...
Just wondering if you leave the state pension in UK and as long as you don't exceed the personal allowance in UK are you then liable for tax in Cyprus? Read More
Moving from Lebanon to Cyprus by SergeDa
Hello, I am Lebanese looking to move with my wife and 2 year old son to live in Cyprus. i am currently working remotely so the move won鈥檛 affect my income or my job status. can anyone help me breakdown the living cost for a family of 3, i have ...
Yes you can rent in larnaka for 600 - 800 month for 2 bed, not sure about immigration requirements regarding money but 2,500 euro is enough for living in larnaca, I am in Limassol, but if was looking now would definitely check out larnaka, central ... Read More
Moving from Lebanon to Cyprus by SergeDa
Hello, I am Lebanese looking to move with my wife and 2 year old son to live in Cyprus. i am currently working remotely so the move won鈥檛 affect my income or my job status. can anyone help me breakdown the living cost for a family of 3, i have ...
car hire now 15 euro a day, in summer 50 euro a day Read More
Moving from Lebanon to Cyprus by SergeDa
Hello, I am Lebanese looking to move with my wife and 2 year old son to live in Cyprus. i am currently working remotely so the move won鈥檛 affect my income or my job status. can anyone help me breakdown the living cost for a family of 3, i have ...
Just read dvd623 post, think 3.5 to 4k a little of an over estimate, as example car insurance for a mercedes AMG fully comp 500 euro a year, mitsubishi mirage 212 euro a year 3rd party, 2 bed flat in Limassol around 1500 euro, Larnaca around 1000 ... Read More
Moving from Lebanon to Cyprus by SergeDa
Hello, I am Lebanese looking to move with my wife and 2 year old son to live in Cyprus. i am currently working remotely so the move won鈥檛 affect my income or my job status. can anyone help me breakdown the living cost for a family of 3, i have ...
Hi Serge,Your biggest expense will be renting, not sure your budget but Limassol is most expensive, Larnaca is cheaper, Paphos is more a holiday/retirement destination.You can get idea of prices by looking checking Bazaraki, nearly all properties ... Read More
Flying Turkey to Cyprus (and getting north to south) by bus5ojp
Hi all, Currently in Turkey, and thinking of flying down to Cyprus since flights are regular and cheap. However, if I understand correctly, flight from Turkey only fly to Ercan airport in the north of Cyprus, and you have to move on from there ...
Yes I have two cases now of people working with me over stayed the 90 day rule in 180 days, they got banned from EU for 12 months, both stopped whilst flying home from Poland, at first I thought it was a joke, but unfortunately not, so they must ... Read More
Flying Turkey to Cyprus (and getting north to south) by bus5ojp
Hi all, Currently in Turkey, and thinking of flying down to Cyprus since flights are regular and cheap. However, if I understand correctly, flight from Turkey only fly to Ercan airport in the north of Cyprus, and you have to move on from there ...
Yes usually it is no problem, but you must remember you have entered Cyprus illegally, usually nobody bothers you until one day somebody does........ Read More
Problems with my builder. by MacGeorge8035
We are having a house built in Frenaros and the build off the house has been going very well The house itself is nearing completion and I have paid 94% of the cost of the house. My expectation was that we would move in around 4 to 6 weeks.Today all ...
Hi, Do not get to upset there are always ways around everything, do have a temporary supply of electric at the moment, if so just move in and use that, just don't run to many things at onceOnce EAC do their inspection and connect the full electric I ... 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 ...
Guess you are using change of residence from UK to Cyprus, so rules a little different from just importing when already resident in Cyprus 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 ...
I thought you only allowed 6 months, but okay see not 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 ...
Hello Kevin,Where is the car coming from, UK or Japan, there are different requirements for each.Do you have SVA test (cars from Japan, not needed for UK cars) and MOT yet?You will need insurance.If UK car you will need valid HPI check to show car ... 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 ...
Hi, I have lived in several countries and waiting is a game they all play, I find that taking a good book to read the time passes quickly, so you kill two birds with one stone, read your book and get your immigration sorted.In Saudi they always make ... Read More
Pink slip - work remote for foreign employer? by alexander.1211
Hi, I'm a UK citizen currently living in Hong Kong, looking at moving to Cyprus next year. Trying to figure out visa options, so far I've narrowed it down to either a pink slip (visitor permit) or self-employed 'immigration permit'.Currently I have ...
yes digital nomad seems the way to gohttp://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/CRMD/crmd.nsf/All/BF9908B541BFF7D3C22587EA003CD306?OpenDocument Read More
Polis or Paralimni by GuestPoster3120
Hi everyone, I'm new to 大咖福利影院. I lived in Kato Paphos for 3 years until September 2022 when I unfortunately had to go back to the UK unexpectedly but I'm now returning to where I call my true heart home (Cyprus) in late August. However I can't ...
Hi, why not look around Larnaca area, ideally placed about equal distance from just about anywhere in Cyrpus, rental/purchase prices still okay compared to Limassol. Graham 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 ...
Hi,I would recommend a pool, maybe you won't use it too much but very nice to look at, get some multi colored lights fitted that change color.We don't use ours too much but any vistors certainly will, even used it today after a hot day gardening.Not ... Read More
Gazebo or pergola by kevinlewis2323
Good evening Does anyone know or can recommend a person who makes a wooden gazebo or pergola?Limassol area?Thanks
Contact Rob Jones on***, he has built 3 pergola at my house, all good, Graham Read More
North Cyprus to South travel by phildraper
Are there any things I need to know if I am travelling from North to South Cyprus in a UK van containing personal possessions?
Hello Paul,I would not recommend this, you will have entered Cyprus illeagally and you won't have the right documents if stopped by police to show you entered Cyprus by a proper port of entry, I would imaging you may also have issues when trying to ... Read More
Uk Bank Transfer to BOC account by kyrikit
Hey lovely people I have made a nervously large transfer to my account in cyprus from my uk Santander account last Saturday. It is as you know Wednesday and I cannot see it being received. I have contacted Santander who have reassured nd that all ok ...
Hi, as you did this at the weekend most likely nothing happened until Monday morning, so it should arrive today or tomorrow.Personaly I use a money transfer company, there are several out there, usually a much better exchange rate. I use Wise, ... Read More
Rental property by jaggardcarol
Good morning Can anybody recommend a good letting agent, we are on the books of David Spyrou in Larnaca and a small agent in Kiti, neither have been able to show us what we need, we are looking for a 2/3 bedroom house or apartment in the larnaca ...
@jaggardcarol I would stick with Bazaraki, 95% of properties for rent are advertised there, not sure you don't get response, friend of mine has been looking as gets reply without and problems, Graham Read More
Tips for new arrivals by Toon
Part ONE Thought it might be handy for newbies to this sizeable rock and also those who have been here for a while to have a 鈥渓ist of things to watch out for鈥� when renting or owning or purchasing property here..I have compiled this ...
Not sure what MaltaPark is but Bazaraki is the go to place for finding most things in Cyprus, nearly all properties for sale or rent, either thru agents or direct with owners, you will find here, same goes for cars, furniture, elcetrical items, etc. Read More
Short term rentals tax and Cta requirements by Toon
Their registration in the register of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism contributes to the control of their operation and collection of taxesShort-term rentals attract visitors either for holidays or work, both from Cyprus and abroad. They are now ...
Hello, Can you tell me do I need to register if I am renting rooms to tourists in my house which I also live in? Read More