charles533
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 February 2023
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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
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
@Toon Geordie boy give me a call. Have misplaced your number. Read More
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
Gents, will say this after reading all these messages. Phapos is a differnet country for me. Us oldies like Toon and me seem to know how to get things done though we are in differnet "parts of the world". I unfortunatly have to travel a lot as i am ... Read More
Driving licence by pete21
I rushed to change my UK licence for a ROC one prior to BREXIT as I had read that it was mandatory, but talking to other Brit Expats I seem to be in the minority! It is a pain having the ROC licence when in the UK because the took away my ...
I totally agree with Toon. Where and how people get information sometimes beggars disbelief. Live in a country-- get their Licence. Use your UK driving licence in Cyprus at your peril and if you think there are no cops on the road think again. They ... Read More
Renewal of Driving Licence at 70 by MacGeorge8035
Good MorningMy wife has a Cypriot Driving Licence which was issued last year. She is going to be 70 in a couple of months and she needs to renew her licence. So I have a couple of questions.Can we renew her Licence at the Citizen Service Centre or ...
Paphos, is a different country. I cant comment. Read More