pete21
American expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 19 April 2022
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MEU2 replacement by pete21
My wifes MEU2 runs out shortly. What documentation is required to allow her to remain longer in country? She is not British, nor an EU citizen and received the meu2 when I received an MEU1 prior to full BREXIT. My MEU1 has no end date on it, so ...
One thing i am concerned about is that i have not been keeping money in a local bank because of the terrible interest rates and the advent of Revolut. Are they requiring large sums in local banks for renewal of residency? Read More
MEU2 replacement by pete21
My wifes MEU2 runs out shortly. What documentation is required to allow her to remain longer in country? She is not British, nor an EU citizen and received the meu2 when I received an MEU1 prior to full BREXIT. My MEU1 has no end date on it, so ...
thanks all for the info. Sounds as though I need to get cracking soon then! We have always used private health insurance so I never bothered enquiring about GESY. Any idea if that will be an issue?Can anyone recommend an immigration specialist, ... Read More
MEU2 replacement
My wifes MEU2 runs out shortly. What documentation is required to allow her to remain longer in country? She is not British, nor an EU citizen and received the meu2 when I received an MEU1 prior to full BREXIT. My MEU1 has no end date on it, so ... Read More
Some TRNC Questions by vincentfostel
Hi all,I am planning to buy a property in the TRNC(Ozankoy or Lapta region) and have lived in Cyprus for two years.Some questions I woukld relly appreciate your help with:1) is the yellow slip(Cyprus not TRNC) for EU citizens valid indefinitely once ...
Do go to the other page; but quick answers to your questions:1) is the yellow slip(Cyprus not TRNC) for EU citizens valid indefinitely once aquired, or does it have to be renewed? THERE IS NO END DATE ON THE SLIP, SO PRESUMABLY INDEFINATE BUT ... Read More
Flight from the North by jaypee62
As a Cyprus resident, is it possible to fly to Turkey from the North (starting in Paphos) and then return ?
It is not an issue. Either drive to Ercan from Paphos, get bus to nicosia cross on foot and get north taxi to airport, or get a north taxi to take you from paphos (but that is about 110). The only time you would get a problem is from the Greek ... Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
Both terrible, but for residency you have no choice but to have a local account. It sucks because their charges are ridiculous for 2024 and their service level low, plus they have no serious savings accounts. Read More
Driving Licence exchange by MacGeorge8035
Allwe have been here 16 months now and we renewed our temporary residency permit in September 23. We have now tried to exchange our UK driving licence for Cypriot ones on two occasions both without success.After our failed second attempt we ...
You talk of temp residency. You are referring to standard residency; the type all people are required to have if they are non EU and want to remain more than 90 days? If so, once you have that you are REQUIRED to have a local licence, so you ... Read More
Using a PO Box by MacGeorge8035
We will shortly be moving into our new house at the end of this month. The problem I have is that we do not yet have an official address from the municipal authority. This gives us problems with our mail, especially from the UK.Does anyone use a PO ...
There are no cons aassociated with a PO Box. It is the only safe way to get mail and ideal for mail from overseas. 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 ...
@Toon your post mentions 'every year at renewal'. I do not understand this; I understood that the meu was open ended. And even the dependant one is good for 5 years. What am I missing? Read More
Moving from Lebanon to Cyprus by SergeDa
Hello, I am Lebanese looking to move with my wife and 2 year old son to live in Cyprus. i am currently working remotely so the move won’t affect my income or my job status. can anyone help me breakdown the living cost for a family of 3, i have ...
Did you consider going to north cyprus? Euro2000 will be sufficient. Rents are a little cheaper. Health care much cheaper. Financial requirements for visa similar to the south if renting. Much less if you own property. Read More
Car registered in northern cyprus by Janknight347
Hi if I want to travel to the south in my northern Cyprus car,could you tell me what documents I need and also how long could I stay in southvisiting my brother
Hi, yes you can travel, but since Brexit it has become alot of hassle if you are a Brit. You need an authorising document (colloquially referred to as a TOM) and this can only be obtained at the Nicosia car crossing from a famously unpleasant old ... 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 ...
Cheapest taxi option is a North taxi. They will take you over whichever crossing is best for your destination. It will be about £50 I would guess.If you plan to leave via Ercan then there are no problems. If you leave via Larnaca the ... 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 ...
Is it still correct that you must have a local bank for residency, even renewing residency? Read More
Apartment Property Insurance in Cyprus by dvb123
Hi all ,     Do landlords have to take individual property insurance for their apartment or the property management association purchases property insurance on behalf of the entire apartment complex as well as ...
any recommendations for insurers for older flats? 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 ...
It seems to us that the Cypriot banking system is the worst in any country we have ever lived in. 0.1% bank interest in normal savings account, 1% in long term savings account, charges for current accounts, charges for all kinds of basic services. ... Read More