jonathonkennard
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Registration: 14 February 2023
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
Hi regarding tax implications for cypriot resident, single and not permanently here yet so coming and going I don't spend more than 183 days in a year period don't rent out my property or work here lil in the cypriot bank what are the tax ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by susangoldsworthy5
HI allWe will need to have health insurance, any recommendations please?As always thanking you in advance.
You can try soeasy insurance Read More
Latest on our renewal of temporary residency by MacGeorge8035
Hi AllJust thought I would post an update on the renewal of our temporary residency. We got our temporary residency in Sept 2022 and waited 11 months before we got our Biometric ID Cards. When we renewed in 2023, it took 8 months to get our ...
What time period should you start your renewal for permanent resendancy and what is the procedure a form ? Read More
Passport stamping on Cyprus exit by phildraper
The other half flew to the UK on the 3rd Apr 2025 from Paphos. She took her yellow MRC1, her (newly obtained) biometric card and UK passport. As this is the 1st exit after obtaining the biometric card we thought this would be all that was needed to ...
I've got biometric card and uk passport and also never had passport stamped in uk and in Cyprus just give them my card and passport and it never gets stamped but I heard that if it gets stamped one way it needs a stamp on return but I think that ... Read More
Property scam Cyprus, have we lost our property ! by danny3434
posting to see if anyone has any similar experience or has any insite into how this can happen. we bought a property 20 years ago paphos area and had many good times over the years but received a surprise letter stating our property has been sold at ...
Do you hold the title deeds in your name ? Maybe contact your solicitor Read More
Car tax time again by phildraper
When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ...
At what point is a car regarding road tax classed as a classic, and what are the cost of a classic car or is there no such thing ? Read More
Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one
Sweet thanks for help guys Read More
Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one
Protected by WA ? Read More
Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one
Yes got 10 year resendancy card Read More
Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one
Thanks Toon for replyDoes its say on the resendancy card what category you are ? Read More
Working visas for people with permanent resendancy
Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one Read More
Cyprus long-term resident status after five years by dvb123
Cyprus long-term resident status after five yearsCyprus long-term resident status after five yearsBy Marios KonstantinouUpdated: February 20, 2024Long-term resident status in Cyprus and throughout the EU is granted to promote stability and ...
Article 18 (4) of agreement 2019/c 384 Ukw3 Read More
Cyprus long-term resident status after five years by dvb123
Cyprus long-term resident status after five yearsCyprus long-term resident status after five yearsBy Marios KonstantinouUpdated: February 20, 2024Long-term resident status in Cyprus and throughout the EU is granted to promote stability and ...
Just reference residency I've got a current residency card for 10 years what's the process for renewal do you need to go through the full process again ? Read More
Sun bed/lounger material
Hi does anyone know where you can get either material or replacement of material for foldable sun bed or lounger in Paralimni area Read More
Blue badge holders by jonathonkennard
Hi just query with regards to a EU disabled person with a blue badge holder from Poland question is can she bring her pass with her to use in a car here in Cyprus for her hols ? Or does the car here need to be registered in any way ?
Ok thanks Read More
Blue badge holders by jonathonkennard
Hi just query with regards to a EU disabled person with a blue badge holder from Poland question is can she bring her pass with her to use in a car here in Cyprus for her hols ? Or does the car here need to be registered in any way ?
Thank cynic much appreciated Read More
Blue badge holders
Hi just query with regards to a EU disabled person with a blue badge holder from Poland question is can she bring her pass with her to use in a car here in Cyprus for her hols ? Or does the car here need to be registered in any way ? Read More
GESY requirements by kevinlewis2323
HelloOK I think I understand the GESY system Please correct me if I am wrong I need to wait until I am 66 and able to draw my uk pension then I can prove a benefit from uk to start the process for GESY.But why is it when I go to doctors or a chemist ...
Thank you Toon 馃槉 Read More
GESY requirements by kevinlewis2323
HelloOK I think I understand the GESY system Please correct me if I am wrong I need to wait until I am 66 and able to draw my uk pension then I can prove a benefit from uk to start the process for GESY.But why is it when I go to doctors or a chemist ...
Hi just a query if you apply for Cyprus Gesy would you not be able to use the UK NHS meaning you can only use 1 either nhs or gesy not both I guess joining Gesy would be advisable if here 365 days a year Read More
New EES system by Toon
This is expected to be implemented across EU by end of 2024..https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en?fbclid=IwY2xjawEpkd5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXg05Ob-ghXxQpR-QIgyeu0NS42o8W9xxMwkkHavfmLJziVzDI_xksKwGA_aem_QOvHax6rrDtMra4SFl9qmQ
Will we need to do ETIAS ? As you say I think we don't need to comply with EES. So when travelling in Europe do you carry your resendancy cards? Does this help at border security as them seem to go through everything Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
Thanks toon for reply will get it sorted in September when I'm next out Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
Regarding Gesy what are the requirements I've got permanent residency card I'm led to believe 1st you need find a doctor they start the process? Is there tax to pay? And I heard you pay 5 euros for each visit to a doctor is that correct ? What else ... Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Cheers Toon Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Hi Reference residency 10 year what are the requirements for renewal after that period is it a complete renewal process again ? Or differentCheers Read More
Going to the north permanent residency by jonathonkennard
Hi just asking if going to the north with a Permanent resendancy do you still take your passport and card ? And do they still not stamp your passport and do it on some paperwork聽 whats the current process
Are they still restriction what you can bring back Read More
Going to the north permanent residency by jonathonkennard
Hi just asking if going to the north with a Permanent resendancy do you still take your passport and card ? And do they still not stamp your passport and do it on some paperwork聽 whats the current process
Thanks for replies Read More
Going to the north permanent residency
Hi just asking if going to the north with a Permanent resendancy do you still take your passport and card ? And do they still not stamp your passport and do it on some paperwork聽 whats the current process Read More
Car insurance by ileautomobiles
Hi everyone,Can anybody recommend a car insurance company in Cyprus? I get the impression it's really expensive over there compared to the UK, what is everyone's thoughts on this?Thanks
Insurance i use A.K Andonioua insurance agent kapparis/Paralimni Read More
Car insurance by ileautomobiles
Hi everyone,Can anybody recommend a car insurance company in Cyprus? I get the impression it's really expensive over there compared to the UK, what is everyone's thoughts on this?Thanks
Depends on what it is and what you want just shop around where are you based ? Road tax varies depending on vehicle cc and emissions try maybe below 1.6 cc Read More
Merry Christmas by Toon
Merry Christmas to everyone . The Expat team, all our readers and contributors.Have a great festive season have fun and stay safe.Toon
Cheers toon and members have a good one 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 ...
@graham6So do you have to visit every 6 months or can you come and go whenever you please Read More
Home Air con service by jonathonkennard
Anyone know of any home air con service providers and how much it cost to service
Sorry Paralimni area Read More
Home Air con service
Anyone know of any home air con service providers and how much it cost to service Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Got a reply Toon Dear Sir ,Your residence permit is a Permanent Residencepermit MUKW3 -loosing that you should be absentfor more than 5 years . The other paragraphconcerns of the permits which are TemporaryMUKW1.So no need to visit within 6 months ... Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Thanks toon will drop them an email Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
My ukw3 card 10 years expiry is it 3 or 6 months cannot be out of cyprus Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Once you鈥檝e received the plastic resendancy card am i right that you must return to Cyprus at least every 6 months to keep your card valid ? Read More
Cyprus yellow zlip by Rogerjacobs
Have I got any chance whatsoever of still getting a yellow slip for Cyprus residency. I have owned a house here since 2008 with full title deeds, Have had a Cyprus bank account since then, all bills are paid up. I am retired and just want to become ...
Thanks for replying good to know I'm picking mine up soon just wanted to know the ins and outs of what it entitled me too Thanks Read More
Cyprus yellow zlip by Rogerjacobs
Have I got any chance whatsoever of still getting a yellow slip for Cyprus residency. I have owned a house here since 2008 with full title deeds, Have had a Cyprus bank account since then, all bills are paid up. I am retired and just want to become ...
@selhis4So now you have this what does it give you exactly do you still get passport stamped in and out ? Or do you show you card as well ? Or do they know when you enter passport control that your a resident? Also being now a resident i guess you ... Read More
Vehicle Road Tax by Toon
ROAD TAX FOR 23ALL road tax here runs Jan to Dec, you can pay in blocks of 3,6 or 12 months鈥ut everyone now has to have some sort of road tax paid for this year or risk a fine鈥he cut off date for this year is today 11/03/23 and I ...
Thanks Toon 馃槉 Read More
Vehicle Road Tax by Toon
ROAD TAX FOR 23ALL road tax here runs Jan to Dec, you can pay in blocks of 3,6 or 12 months鈥ut everyone now has to have some sort of road tax paid for this year or risk a fine鈥he cut off date for this year is today 11/03/23 and I ...
Yes its a lil difficult to understand it all as i can gather I'm ok till end of june 23 then will need renew from then tried to register but won't seem to accept my driving licence number but did mansge to get to the page for just renewal Read More
Vehicle Road Tax by Toon
ROAD TAX FOR 23ALL road tax here runs Jan to Dec, you can pay in blocks of 3,6 or 12 months鈥ut everyone now has to have some sort of road tax paid for this year or risk a fine鈥he cut off date for this year is today 11/03/23 and I ...
Thanks Toon i guess i can still use from uk the same Read More
Vehicle Road Tax by Toon
ROAD TAX FOR 23ALL road tax here runs Jan to Dec, you can pay in blocks of 3,6 or 12 months鈥ut everyone now has to have some sort of road tax paid for this year or risk a fine鈥he cut off date for this year is today 11/03/23 and I ...
Is it right that jcc no longer doing car tax renewals and they have created a new site for taxing cars? Can you sorn through the site ? Do you need to register on the site ? Read More
Purchasing a car in Cyprus by Ladysaint
Hi I am a little confused about the process of buying a little run around car for use whilst I am living in Cyprus some of the year. I do not have my temporary residency as yet but am in the process of getting all documentation together so I will ...
If you owned a car pre brexit does this change anything ? Read More
Agent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Anybody know of a agent kapparis area to sort resendancy eg pink slip/ yellow slip looking to get arou d the 90 day rule had property since 2006 CheersJ Kennard
@William Davis Thanks for the info 馃憤 Read More
Pink slip stay requirements by tonyjphilip59
Hi - we are UK retirees and we are strongly contemplating a permanent move to Cyprus through Category F but we will need a pink slip in the first instance. We have read many Internet articles about the requirements but some of them have left us ...
I thought yellow slips had finished and now pink slips ? Or is there both and whats the difference? And does the amount in the bank come down if your single ? Read More
Pink slip stay requirements by tonyjphilip59
Hi - we are UK retirees and we are strongly contemplating a permanent move to Cyprus through Category F but we will need a pink slip in the first instance. We have read many Internet articles about the requirements but some of them have left us ...
Its the large deposit of money into cypriot bank is the killer Read More
Pink slip stay requirements by tonyjphilip59
Hi - we are UK retirees and we are strongly contemplating a permanent move to Cyprus through Category F but we will need a pink slip in the first instance. We have read many Internet articles about the requirements but some of them have left us ...
Thanks for the info Read More
Pink slip stay requirements by tonyjphilip59
Hi - we are UK retirees and we are strongly contemplating a permanent move to Cyprus through Category F but we will need a pink slip in the first instance. We have read many Internet articles about the requirements but some of them have left us ...
What are the requirements for this pink slip is it actually a card ? I'm led to believe you must visit at least every 3 months or it gets cancelled, how long can you have it for or can you just keep renewing every time it expires Read More
Help with the 90 day rule by Ladysaint
I was a little confused with the 90 day stay rule and thought that you could only stay for 90 days in one visit and I have made an error and will be overstaying in Cyprus by 3 days. I have been popping backwards and forwards every few months as ...
I read on Gov website that you 90 days in cyprus do not count towards 90 days in schengen zone so if your including any schengen days in your calculations maybe they don't count Read More
Agent resendancy by jonathonkennard
Anybody know of a agent kapparis area to sort resendancy eg pink slip/ yellow slip looking to get arou d the 90 day rule had property since 2006 CheersJ Kennard
Thanks Toon Read More
Agent resendancy
Anybody know of a agent kapparis area to sort resendancy eg pink slip/ yellow slip looking to get arou d the 90 day rule had property since 2006 CheersJ Kennard Read More
Procedures for gaining residency by jonathonkennard
What are the procedures for gaining residency in cyprus yellow slip i believe they call it and does it impose any tax isssues etc
Thanks for your info all, ive had property since 2005 but with this 90/180 rule i was wanting to stay longer than 90 days so was looking at this yellow slip which now is pink slip ive heard appointment take awhile and you need a separate insurance i ... Read More
Renting rules 2023 in Cyprus by jonathonkennard
Hi not that i rent or advertise but what are the new rules聽what about renting to family friends etc or are the rules purely for commercial renting
@Toon thanks for reply Read More
Renting rules 2023 in Cyprus
Hi not that i rent or advertise but what are the new rules聽what about renting to family friends etc or are the rules purely for commercial renting Read More
Procedures for gaining residency
What are the procedures for gaining residency in cyprus yellow slip i believe they call it and does it impose any tax isssues etc Read More