charles533
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 February 2023
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Hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 by andrewpro
Hey everyone. My wife and I are hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 (I’ll be 51, she will be 59). Permanent residency, pink slips etc all seem quite complex and inconsistently applied, which makes planning much more challenging!We are hoping to ...
First questionm are you a permenent resident of Cyprus or are you still going through the hoops. Read More
Advice on changing Driving Licence at 70 by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning allMy Wife will reach 70 in July, and she will have to renew her Cypriot driving licence. We know she needs an eye test and a medical with her GP.We don't know which forms we fill out and which forms our doctor/optician needs to ...
If you are in Paralimni then just go to the Citizens Advice. They will do the renewal. Walk in ask for an appointment and they will do the rest. Very easy. Presently am in UK and will return on weekend. Will give you the eye test Dr. on return-- a ... Read More
Increase in burglaries around Paphos by andy5m
How concerned are you about the rise in burglaries in and around Paphos / Peyia in recent years? Do you feel the police will be able to stop it, or is it set to only get worse?
I have lived here (Eastern Province) for over 9 years. Back door always stays open if I am out or in for the dog (a big hunter). Yes will agree with Toon on of the safest country to live in but lately have seen a spate of crime mainly through TCN's ... 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 ...
Phil, I m sure there is a problem if the passport is stamped INWARDS. then it means 90 days only and the stamp must be recinded. Never heard of an outward stamp.Suggest she speaks with Immigration on her return about the stamp.My friend faced ... Read More
Early retirement to Cyprus by Paulie70
Hi all, A new entrant here.Will be 55 next year, wife is 50 and we are considering early retirement from UK to Cyprus. Pink slip seems to be the easiest option. My wife is Filipino and we'd also be interested to spend a few months per year over ...
@phildraper Phil,Have travelled with the Bio card to some 5 EU contries. Have put boththe Passport and card on the desk. They seem to pick up the card and sometimes have a look at the Passport. For the UK-- Passport required.Way back to Cyprus it ... Read More
Tips/advice/guidance on finding and reliable realtors and lawyers by londondoc
Hello all, First off, thanks for the welcome, Julien.My wife and I, along with our young son, are looking to retire to Paphos in 2 or 3 years' time. We've worked as NHS doctors for over 33 and 26 full-time years (respectively) and we feel it is time ...
I am unable to contribute as i live on the Eaternside of the island. No further comment. Read More
Banking Enquiry by stevebillo1
Does anyone know if a Bank of Cyprus joint account can be opened at the branch in Peyia, or would we have to do this in Paphos, we want to open an account purely to satisfy immigration requirements if we appy for pink slip residency later in 2025, ...
For you newbeis a Cyprus Bank account is a must to obtain Residency. As Toon said we pay our bills through various methods. JCC or directly to the Provider. I must be honest, I dont have a local account now but then again us lot have been here for a ... Read More
Need Documents Translating for Company Registration by elaeroplano
Hello - I am working with a friend to set up a new insurance broker registered in Cyprus. Our lawyer in Cyprus has sent us documents for the Memorandum for New Company and Articles of Association, both in Greek (fair enough). We would like to ...
Suggest you use my translator. The name of the Company is Multiglossaemail info@multiglossa.com> Tel: 22 270799 His name is Saro.You must say you have been asked by Capt, Charles to contact Read More
Advice needed on bank request by ngliv
Hello,We are UK citizens and have a bank account with Bank of Cyprus and a current housing loan with them taken many years ago - pre Brexit. We have been asked to provide data updates by the bank including all our UK bank statements to show / verify ...
Cyprus has been badly hit by AMLand other legislations. They have to prove to the EU on providing "source of funds". It is a numbers game and to ask the more legitimate entities is easier so when the "stats" emerge, they have done their so called ... Read More
Early retirement to Cyprus by Paulie70
Hi all, A new entrant here.Will be 55 next year, wife is 50 and we are considering early retirement from UK to Cyprus. Pink slip seems to be the easiest option. My wife is Filipino and we'd also be interested to spend a few months per year over ...
There in lies the difference on the Eastern side. Request for appointment to appointment and card all within 30 days. Thanks to my local friends as well. Flashed the card with Passport last week at Schipol. Did not even look at the passport. Read More
Inmigration by Kellykeighley6
Hi all,Hopefully someone can offer some advice. I am an EU passport holder my partner and children are both UK passport holders. The process is straight forward and both MEU 1 and 2 have been completed.My partner has been offered a job obviously ...
@Toon Hey Bud, yeah, am going to do the usual travel. are you coming over in the New Year.If so home for a pint??? Read More
Inmigration by Kellykeighley6
Hi all,Hopefully someone can offer some advice. I am an EU passport holder my partner and children are both UK passport holders. The process is straight forward and both MEU 1 and 2 have been completed.My partner has been offered a job obviously ...
@Kellykeighley6 Then please contact me as Toon also has advised. Note, I will be travelling from 20th till 4th Jan and may not access mails. Read More
Inmigration by Kellykeighley6
Hi all,Hopefully someone can offer some advice. I am an EU passport holder my partner and children are both UK passport holders. The process is straight forward and both MEU 1 and 2 have been completed.My partner has been offered a job obviously ...
Very simple question-- is this Eastern Cyprus or the dreaded Western area.?? I can advise on the East but definitly not on the West. Read More
Car recovery services by incognito2411666
Morning all - thankfully the brutal sun has removed its hat! 😎Could anyone please recommend a breakdown service - thinking it's probably prudent to have a subscription should anything go array (which has happened a few times 🙄). ...
However, spare one thought-- it takes about 2 hours for the recovery to arrive. Have spoken to many in this part and it seems standard. Read More
Car recovery services by incognito2411666
Morning all - thankfully the brutal sun has removed its hat! 😎Could anyone please recommend a breakdown service - thinking it's probably prudent to have a subscription should anything go array (which has happened a few times 🙄). ...
will state the same as Toon. Your Insurance Policy has a recovery service. Read More