PoshPB
English expat in Cyprus
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About me
English
Lives in Paphos, Pafos
Speaks english
Registration: 14 December 2013
GHS access & Covid19 by Toon
If you are a Non EU Resident and you are residing in Cyprus but do not have GESY or Cypriot social security affiliation, how will you get your COVID-19 vaccination? Registration is also possible for expatriates and foreigners residing in Cyprus ...
Sent mine 19th Jan and got acknowledgement on 11 Feb so not a speedy service! Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Sorry all our stuff came already We used RSS which was ok but due to covid and greek holidays took an extra 2 weeks to get here Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Found a property and have the keys. Read More
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS by Toon
SOURCE https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Entry to Cyprus Tourist arrivals from a limited number of countries are now permitted, but this does not include the ...
Just seen the message! Thanks a lot there will have a look later once laptop is fired up. We at vanessa apartments for couple of weeks. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks,, yes no problems getting in although passport guy gave me good grilling about where I'd come from. House hunting starting Monday. Read More
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS by Toon
SOURCE https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Entry to Cyprus Tourist arrivals from a limited number of countries are now permitted, but this does not include the ...
Thanks Toon, Been following closely from the other end of the Med, Flight pass check, removals- coming Saturday check, bags packed - almost. Temp accommodation booked - 2 weeks. Long term rental - still required. As long as nothing else ... Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
all the agents you recommended and also a few you didn't. Have had contact with smartrentz and cypro rentals. Also bazaraki but not followed up on any yet there yet. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks Toon, Here's hoping airport will still be open. Opens here tomorrow for a few countries and coming in via Greece and both Malta and Greece cat A. Bargains are what its about and longer term would suit, we have been on a rolling 2yr lease ... Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Virus delayed but we are now on our way. Flying in on 24th July when we will be looking for long rental. We have temp accommodation for 2 weeks so hope to get more permanent rental sorted in that time. Looking in Peyia or west Paphos for 2/3 bed ... Read More
Taxation by Toon
Currently persons not working or earning less than 鈧�19500 per annum are under no obligation to register for tax... Legislation has not as yet been implemented but am guessing it will at some stage in the future. official reply from tax ...
What about the "health tax" will that still be applicable. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Wow.... Very comprehensive post Toon. Thanks for all the info, lots I hadn't thought of. It's going to be a busy day. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
I've been checking online but not contacted any agents as yet, waiting until nearer visit to arrange appointments. No pets involved. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks for that Toon, We are coming over again in March to try and find a place to rent before returning and packing up. quick question: Whats the rental market like, time wise, Would hope to get something sorted durin this visit for a rental to ... Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks for that may look at the|" posting" option. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks for the positive feedback ;-) Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully! by PoshPB
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ...
Thanks for that, will have a look at them. Coincidence we are currently in Sliema. Read More
Moving from Malta 2020, hopefully!
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Thanks Toon, Thought the name was familiar I followed your advice from the Malta forum when we got here almost 6 yrs ago. Very helpful ! Paul Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Hi all, Paul & Deanna currently living in Malta but looking to move to Cyprus next year (2020). Early retiree from uk. Will be in Cyprus for Xmas this year and hope to recce rental locations Paphos/Pissouri area. Questions. Will estate agents ... Read More
motorcycle training in Malta by PoshPB
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence.
I went with Streetwise in the end and, after talking to Gordon and Robert, did the full A licence. Same time scales and cost as doing A1 or A2. Did 5 or 6 car park sessions starting on a 125 scooter, then moving up through 125 to 400 then finally ... Read More
motorcycle training in Malta by PoshPB
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence.
Thanks guys, I was looking at streetwise but wanted to get some views of others before taking the plunge. Will check these out. Read More
motorcycle training in Malta
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence. Read More
Van hire or man with a van recommendations
Hi Elana, Is the guy with the van still around? Need to move from Swieqi to Sliema at the end of the month. Nothing big just suitcase and kitchen stuff. Can you let me have his details. cheers paul Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Great that re-assuring to know, will attempt it tomorrow. thanks George Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Has anyone visited the new entitlements unit location yet? and found the office. Need to go myself but a tad concerned that the 'official' website doesn't mention the change. Are they always slow to change information? Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
BOV did references for me - in that they contacted my uk bank for the reference, who then contacted me for permission to give one to BOV. This all takes time!! Read More
Parcel delivery by PoshPB
hi guys, how does Malta post deal with parcel deliveries if you are out when they arrive? Is it the same as UK in that you get a note to visit local depot to collect? have one coming next week sometime and don't want to be at hame all the time " ...
Adventure over, package collected and another part of the island visited Thanks for all the input Paul Loops double submit sorry Read More
Parcel delivery by PoshPB
hi guys, how does Malta post deal with parcel deliveries if you are out when they arrive? Is it the same as UK in that you get a note to visit local depot to collect? have one coming next week sometime and don't want to be at hame all the time " ...
Adventure over, package collected and another part of the island visited Thanks for all the input Paul Read More
Parcel delivery by PoshPB
hi guys, how does Malta post deal with parcel deliveries if you are out when they arrive? Is it the same as UK in that you get a note to visit local depot to collect? have one coming next week sometime and don't want to be at hame all the time " ...
Lucky me - it arrived today shame i was in Valletta ;-( Got the green card in the post box so will go to local Post office tomorrow and see if its there. I'm in Swieqi so I'm assuming ( maybe wrongly) that San Gwann is my nearest, it certainly ... Read More
Parcel delivery by PoshPB
hi guys, how does Malta post deal with parcel deliveries if you are out when they arrive? Is it the same as UK in that you get a note to visit local depot to collect? have one coming next week sometime and don't want to be at hame all the time " ...
Thanks Terry just the same as uk then Read More
Parcel delivery
hi guys, how does Malta post deal with parcel deliveries if you are out when they arrive? Is it the same as UK in that you get a note to visit local depot to collect? have one coming next week sometime and don't want to be at hame all the time " ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Thanks Ricky may see you later if the bl**dy rain stays away Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
thanks for the update,Redmik, We arrived last week and are starting this process this week Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Arrived ourselves on Wednesday, just got t'internet put on ( got woken by phone call at 8:15 to say installer was 10 mins away ). Living in Swieqi ( at least for 1st 6 mths) hope to meet you all next wednesday Paul & Deanna Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Sucess - have today received details of our BOV bank accounts. Only taken since 20th Jan. Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
got email from BOV today saying accounts open and cards etc are in the post, so holding breath for next week Read More
How long can you stay? by Zensta
Hi what's the maximum period of time can a British passport holder stay in Malta before paperwork. Thanks in advance ! Zan
Are there any implications re free health care? I believe the EHIC is only valid for 'visits' of 90 days! Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
[Moderated: Avoid copy/paste on the forum.] Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Nice to meet some of you last night, sorry we didn't have chance to chat with you all but we will be back hopefully for 1st meeting in March. Paul & Deanna Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Good luck, there seems to be a lot around although of an initial list of 32 available, given by the agent ,we narrowed it down to 10 we wanted to view on the first day. Next day of the 10, 6 had already been let. Probably our own fault for leaving a ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hi all, Quick question for you. Is the meeting on for tomorrow (22nd). If yes what is the general format ( if any) i.e do people sit and eat together or just sit around talking/drinking. Newbe so curious as we hope to attend. Paul & Deanna Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
itsnowornever hi, I'm no expert but we used Frank Salt in the Spinola bay office and they were fine. We got collected and taken around and were shown properties which were all within the categories and price range we specified. I have read on ... Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Hi All, Arrived for a look around last week and have today signed a lease for an apartment is Swieqi. Got rest of the week being a tourist before flying back to UK to sort out house for rent. Returning for good? we hope at end of Feb Thanks for ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
hopefully not too long I had contacted my UK bank and had an email from them with all the details,address etc . gave that to BOV then emailed uk bank again to warn of incoming request. Hope it works :) Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Went to local HSBC in uk as a non customer and was told that I would have to open an account with them and put in 拢500 a month. They would then 'pass' me onto their international department who would for a 'mere'拢100 contact malta hsbc and open an ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Thanks From what I found speaking to the bank here and now with your experience I think I will go in person to the bank in malta. Flying out for a bit of a look around on Sunday so will see how we get on. Paul Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Helen How long did HSBC take to give you a fully functioning account? I take it also that you were not an HSBC customer already. Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Looked into the hsbc route and went to my local branch here in uk. If you have a uk hsbc account ( which i dont) their international division can open a maltesse account in approx 6 weeks. ( at a cost of 拢100 ) Read More
Health Insurance / Economic Self-Sufficiency by danex2
Hi, I'm about to apply for residence based on economic self-sufficiency. This requires me to prove that I'm covered by "comprehensive health insurance" so I'm looking for health insurance. The insurance firm should be able to provide me with a ...
George can you please send me the EU link pse. Visiting next week for a " recce" and move perm in March Read More
Questrions on Legal requirement for Residency/ID card by PoshPB
Coming over in March and have a couple of questions re Residency 1. I gather that we need to apply within 90 days, but do we need residency and ID card or have the recent changes amalgamated the 2 ? 2. What is the legal status on still having a UK ...
Thanks will check with my bank on their procedures Read More
Questrions on Legal requirement for Residency/ID card by PoshPB
Coming over in March and have a couple of questions re Residency 1. I gather that we need to apply within 90 days, but do we need residency and ID card or have the recent changes amalgamated the 2 ? 2. What is the legal status on still having a UK ...
Yes Remik another P is POST on interrnet and ask someone who knows ;-) Have been reading site but with the recent changes was a bit confused about residency. Wasn't intending to pretend Uk residency just trying to wok out the ' best ' way to do ... Read More
Questrions on Legal requirement for Residency/ID card
Coming over in March and have a couple of questions re Residency 1. I gather that we need to apply within 90 days, but do we need residency and ID card or have the recent changes amalgamated the 2 ? 2. What is the legal status on still having a UK ... Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
thanks redmik - am looking now Read More
Coming in March 2014
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ... Read More