mbohills57
Scottish expat in Cyprus
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Scottish
Registration: 27 July 2023
Visa Application by jaykearney226
Hi folks I sent my email request to immigration for an appointment for our visas as instructed on the immigration website 2 weeks ago and I have heard nothing. My husband has an Irish passport and I have a UK passport. Is this normal not to have a ...
Into 3rd year here got bio metric card last year with only 2 months left to run on it. Seen my agent other day and asked her about cards she basically said that they weren't issuing them ! 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 ...
Hi as my only income is state pension and 2xprivate pensions for immigration reason I have them transferred straight to my Hellenic account otherwise I wouldn't meet the criteria needed for to be allowed to stay ...mind they are nowhere near the ... 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 ...
@Toon, mistake me if I'm wrong but someone post on here a while ago that all their dealings were with Revolut and they were having problems at immigration because of this. Don't think they had a local bank set up ....whatever way I hope they got ... 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 ...
You need to show immigration a regular income ie pensions going into your Cypriot bank they are not interested in what your savings are they just want to know that you can fund yourself and not want anything from them 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 ...
I personally prefer Wise to Revolut as you get a better exchange rate but for immigration purposes you need to have a bank account 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 ...
Hellenic charges 5 euro per month but with them if your depositing money go to machine cause if person behind desk counts it they charge you 3 euros also charge for bank statements that need signed 5 euros .These have been only dealings I have with ... Read More
Defaulters of Maintenance Payments by makarelk
Has anyone else on this platform had problems with property owners who refuse to pay their maintenance fees? Does anyone have any helpful information on this topic?
My friends complex has no pool no lift no bin collection it dire all because owners don't pay fees ..they just accept it as way of life now Read More
Cost of Fly Screens by MacGeorge8035
Has anyone have any idea how much a flyscreen would cost for a Patio door 2m wide by 2.2m high?
My partner replaced ours himself just bought the mesh from Superhome Centre and the tool required and off he went ...made a good job of it too. Ps he doesn't recommend wire as if it gets a kink you can't get it out Read More
Travel to and From the UK by MacGeorge8035
I am in my second year here with temporary residency visa. I will shortly be going to the UK for a week and I am unsure what I need to do at immigration when I leave and come back.As I still do not have my biometric id card do I just need to show my ...
No problem with just your receipt as they just use ref number 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 ...
@phildraper,that is a good question as I very rarely go to pharmacy 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 ...
@Toon, I already get it but just thought it strange after only one payment they sent me that even though I was based in Paphos when I applied.Thank you anyways Read More
UK State Pension
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 ... 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
Merry Christmas and all the Best for 2024 to All x 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 ...
It baffles me how when on a temporary visa that we are required to have 2000+ euros per month going into a Cypriot bank account when most working are only earning around a 1000 if that.I only just managed to keep my visa this year but every penny ... Read More
GESY and S1 holders by Toon
ATTENTION ALL S1 DOCUMENT HOLDERS! If you are on GESY as being an S1 document holder and therefore having the white 'medical card' (as it is known) PLEASE NOTE that this card has an expiry date and needs to be renewed.If you are on GESY with an S1 ...
Ty Toon, big help once again Read More
GESY and S1 holders by Toon
ATTENTION ALL S1 DOCUMENT HOLDERS! If you are on GESY as being an S1 document holder and therefore having the white 'medical card' (as it is known) PLEASE NOTE that this card has an expiry date and needs to be renewed.If you are on GESY with an S1 ...
Evening everyone, I have my Temp visa card but it runs out next week I have only just received via post this morning letter about my pension payments which I need for my S1 what do I need to do now ?? Read More
Remembrance Sunday by phildraper
As this is my 1st year here I was wondering if there would be anything on this in Paphos to attend?
Hi just had a look and if you google Vetrans Bar Paphos it gives you all details.I will be going as I always do Remembrance Sunday as a mark of respect to not only those who gave their lives for us but to keep alive the memory of my partner of 25 ... Read More
Amazon prime / Netflix in Cyprus by kevinlewis2323
Good evening Can anyone suggest if its possible to get the above?The internet has many options but not sure if they actually work.Spoke to amazon and honestly the agent didn't even know where Cyprus was !So thought I would ask if anyone has ...
Don't know if this is allowed email me *** Read More
Evolution of banking services in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Hi anyone that banks with Hellenic and wants to deposit money do so by machine as if you go to counter they charge you to count money and deposit it in your account...beggars belief that the teller does same job as machine but charges you for ... 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 ...
Oh no not more changes ! I have my date for renewal in November and the criteria has already changed since last year. I am totally self sufficient and rely on nobody ...all I want is that new slip that allows me to stay Read More
Finally lost it with Cyprus bureaucrats by MacGeorge8035
I have spent months trying to get an appointment to change my UK driving license to a Cypriot one. Every time I rang the phone never got answered. Finally six weeks ago I got an appointment. I arrived today with all my documents but they told me I ...
@MacGeorge8035 same here I got my card yesterday along with a letter to say I am at immigration on 29/11 to renew my yellow slip 馃か Read More
Refuse bills
Hi everyone, just received our refuse bill and its nearly doubled from last year 馃槨 came with a letter in Greek (yeh am fluent...not) so ask the niece to translate and it say that if you are in holiday accommodation and the likes then it's ... 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 ...
@Toon Thank you 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 ...
@MacGeorge8035 ty for all the information I have been to CC&A today and the lady that deals with it is not back in office till 22nd Aug so in meantime I am going to try sort one for myself on numbers you passed on and if lucky I have just to ... 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 ...
@MacGeorge8035 ty for this info once at appointment to you have to fend for yourself or will there be someone on hand to help ??? 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 ...
Toon ,CC&A are saying that immigration are not giving appointments??? 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 ...
Thank you for information which I will act upon but one more question. When you get to immigration office to you need someone with you ie a solicitor or do you just fend for yourself .last time I had someone from CC&A with me Read More
Northern Cyprus by Toon
I would be very interested in hearing from people who live in Northern Cyprus - we are an early retired british couple currently living in Paphos Cyprus considering and planning a future move there and would like to know what is required to do so, ...
I feel for you as Pafos is now a joke rent wise,thankfully we still have a year left on contract and hopefully a third year with the 7% rise. Just hoping our landlord doesn't jump on the bandwagon for higher rent as OAPs we can't afford the ... 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 ...
My partners yellow slip has expired in July he has been pestering for to get a new appointment but was told immigration won't give office we use an appointment. My slip runs out November do you think I should start applying now for an appointment as ... Read More
Yellow slip
Can someone please tell me how long the MRC1 yellow slip is valid for.Ty Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi,my name is Maureen, I have now lived in Cyprus for just over a year and love the place my question is I have the MRC1 yellow slip can someone please tell me how long it is valid for. Tyc 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 ...
@phildraper hi I to have a MRC1 yellow slip can you tell me how long this document is valid for as we to used CC&A and we assumed it was an ongoing yearly thing but nobody will answer the question Read More