kevinlewis2323
Welsh looking for information about Cyprus
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Welsh
Registration: 13 March 2023
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Residency visa by iontacar
Arrived in Cyprus April 2023. Applied for residency visa. To date it's still pending. Check status online regularly. My application states "in process". My husband's application says "pending issues" Any idea what that might mean.
Good evening This seems to be a very common and distressing thread We all come to Cyprus to lead a quiet unassuming life but the authorities seem to have since brexit a different agenda. We relocate and put our hearts and soul into this.We wait ... 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 ...
@MacGeorge8035Good morning Yes thats correct Its surprising how important the recipient is But you won't get any problems Read More
Residency visa by iontacar
Arrived in Cyprus April 2023. Applied for residency visa. To date it's still pending. Check status online regularly. My application states "in process". My husband's application says "pending issues" Any idea what that might mean.
@iontacarHelloPerfectly normalIt will take about 10 months plus If you're luckyKeep checking by text once they say its completed Then don't wait for a letter you won't get one.Go to immigration and check its there Read More
Car registration by kevinlewis2323
Good evening My car has now been cleared for registration by customs Please can anyone adviseDo I need to make an appointment to register What documents do I need?Where do I go to get plates ?I tried emailing them today but no response Many thanks ...
@phildraperHiOK I got the C72 completed at the port by an agent.I collected my letter directly from customs at the port and used the agent who originally helped me with the import. I think he charged 50 euro for the process which is done online His ... 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 ...
HelloFirst year visitor biometric card.I was told the card has only to be valid when I applied for the appointment 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 ...
HiI will try and recall Firstly I used the TOM office in limassol Went there and booked an appointment to change the licence ( it took about 6 weeks )Filled in form TOM7A(please note this is in Greek Cypriot language,there is a translation on ... 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 ...
Cyprus Cyprus!We all have very different experiences Mostly frustrating No two appointments anywhere seem the same!But really is it anyway different to any other country especially the UK?I've been here just over a yearReally don't know to stay or ... 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 ...
Thats seems incorrect I exchanged my license a few weeks ago I was then on my first temp permit. No issues just filled in the necessary paperwork made an appointment paid the fees Then a week later got my new license They keep the old and send it ... 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 ...
Thanks both I really appreciate your response OK I will need to wait a while (2 years ) before hopefully I can get some GESY benefits If I fit the criteria!Thanks again Read More
GESY requirements
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 ... 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 ...
@DrambuieGood morning I've been using the plug in for about 3 months.Netflix is OK Amazon prime is awful with limited content ( obviously you have to sign up for both)And that's it all other sites don't work here.It's OK in the short term and works ... Read More
Northern Cyprus by kevinlewis2323
HelloI am thinking of going to the North for a period of a month to see and explore the area. Please can someone advise on the following?I am thinking of hiring a car at one of the borders and not taking my southern registered car ( I have heard ...
Thanks everyone for your help Read More
Northern Cyprus
HelloI am thinking of going to the North for a period of a month to see and explore the area. Please can someone advise on the following?I am thinking of hiring a car at one of the borders and not taking my southern registered car ( I have heard ... 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 everyone Thanks for your advice and kindness over the last yearHave a great Xmas in our chosen land lol!! 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 ...
Many thanks for your response This is actually what I thought The chap in immigration kept mentioning brexit etc and I came away feeling rather deflated!But thanks for confirming Read More