charles533
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 February 2023
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Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Toon Bad boy bad boy!!!! Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Toon Toon, morning mate, hope all well with you. it was months and months ago got a call from one of them asking for my Revolut account. Recognised the voice as a Paki and played along (dont have revolut). Finally, I changed my language to urdu and ... Read More
Wise/Revolut/Starling? by karenselsea
Could anyone give me their opinion/advice on which is the ideal one to use to have a UK state pension paid into?
I have a Wise account and had the same for some 9 years. However all my Pensions go to NatWest Jersey. I defenitly am not enamoured with Revolut but then it is my opinion.Wise has a UK Office and very easy to speak to or they even call back for ... Read More
Possible property scam? by Peter Koczkas
Hi all,I am in the process of buying a property and I am getting some red flags. My lawyer hasn鈥檛 been very helpful ad was recommended by the estate agent, so I am looking for independent advice.Here鈥檚 the situation:Before signing the ...
Ditto, get an Independent Lawyer. Dont know where this property is stituated so cannot offer any real advise Read More
GESY eligibility by phildraper
I will start to recv my UK state pension in July this year whoo hoo! Pls do not send begging emails! Does this mean I could apply for GESY while I only have a temp residency visa? Could I get a free bus pass as well lol
@Toon Hey "ald boy" long time no speak. You are so clear in the exlanations that you should open a Consultancy business!!!! hahaha.call me sometime when free!!! Read More
Appointment to arrange for a biometric card by angiexrd
Ive just emailed pafosetiseis@polce.gov.uk to request an appointment to arrange for a biometric card and had this reply :- Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups:pafosetiseis@polce.gov.ukA communication failure occurred during the ...
Have to post this reply. Live on the Eastern end of Cyprus. Dont have problems with anything. Biometric about 18 months ago-- took 15 mins to complete (appointment in 3 days) and receive in 2 weeks, Driving Licence renewal can still be done at ... 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 ...
@Toon Long time no speak!!! how the devil are you. Will agree 100%. We may be old timers here but everything was so easy in the old days. Now need nothing and live the quiet life.Still meet up with the girls at Paralimni Immigration for a drink now ... 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 ...
Ahh someone is learning. Lived here for 9 years. Speak th language and it is bloody easy. VISIT and one visit should be enough if one can charm the girls. Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Cyprus as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
My mail is delivered to my door. Yes it is a bit slow but who cares. Most of them are bills. Amazon, DHL, and others deliver promptly. Read More
Pest Control by incognito2411666
Hi all, hope you're enjoying this blistering heat!!!I have an issue at home where I keep seeing occasional mice in the home which I certainly don't want! Could any kind soul recommend a pest controller to obliterate the damn critters.Many thanksCay
@incognito2411666 Call him on 99 1***. tel him Capt Charles from Sotira reccomended. He is a good person and not expensive. Read More
Pest Control by incognito2411666
Hi all, hope you're enjoying this blistering heat!!!I have an issue at home where I keep seeing occasional mice in the home which I certainly don't want! Could any kind soul recommend a pest controller to obliterate the damn critters.Many thanksCay
@incognito2411666 Ok then easy, will later in the day give you my Pest Guy. he is good and will come to Frenaros. Not a problem. I am in Sotira. Read More
Pest Control by incognito2411666
Hi all, hope you're enjoying this blistering heat!!!I have an issue at home where I keep seeing occasional mice in the home which I certainly don't want! Could any kind soul recommend a pest controller to obliterate the damn critters.Many thanksCay
which part of the island. I have a pet (wild) black snake behind the house in the field which gets fed milk every morning. Keeps all rodents away. But know of a good Pest control for cockroaches depending where you are. Read More
Travel to Turkey via Ercan by sp0758
Has anyone travelled to Turkey and back from Ercan airport then back home in the south ?
Yes I did do it 7 years ago but not to Turkey per see. Istanbul airport for onward flight. Please take this from me--- Highly not RECCOMENDED now. This world has changed from 7 years ago. Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@Toon Big Boy, totally lax this end. Think I did say my Biometric took7 days. Past 70 and have to do the normal 3 years for Licence. Totally relaxed about it. One letter from the Doctor which now is a print doc. Then my Doc signs it and bingo it is ... Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
I am sure it is as usual the Western side of this island which I consider to be a "foreign land" full of their own rules and laws. My face seems to have done the trick at the local CAB. Long live the Eastern side of this Isle. Read More