alisonrich1958
English looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 16 June 2021
Re alien status by alisonrich1958
Hi allI would be extremely grateful if there is anyone out there who can answer my question For the past 2 yrs we have gone through immigration via the pink slip but my husband has now qualified for his Irish citizenship which meant we could apply ...
@gwynj Thank you for your comments Read More
Re alien status
Hi allI would be extremely grateful if there is anyone out there who can answer my question For the past 2 yrs we have gone through immigration via the pink slip but my husband has now qualified for his Irish citizenship which meant we could apply ... 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 hi Toon, about to apply for my state pension and just wondering if its better to have it paid into my uk account or cypriot account thanks Ali 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 ...
@phildraperWe attempted to exchange our uk driving licence over to cypriot today and had the same problem! They wouldnt accept the pink slip, only interested in the biometric cardJust told us to chase up immigration . Contacted our solicitor and he ... 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 Yes thanks Toon . 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 ...
All of this info is good to know as i get my pension this October đ Read More
Chloraka Area by tonyjphilip59
In Paphos at the moment looking for property as moving out here permanently. Seen a nice villa in Chloraka - can anyone provide a view about whether this village/area is a good one. Many thanks. Tony.
@tonyjphilip59 I can thoroughly recommend Argaka . We moved here in November last year and itâs perfect. More relaxed way of life here , Lovely beaches. Mountain Viewâs and some great restaurants , Santa Barbara, Irish pub/ restaurant ... Read More
Uk Bank Transfer to BOC account by kyrikit
Hey lovely people I have made a nervously large transfer to my account in cyprus from my uk Santander account last Saturday. It is as you know Wednesday and I cannot see it being received. I have contacted Santander who have reassured nd that all ok ...
Hi as Graham explained it will probably turn up shortly, we transferred âŹ40.000 from Smart Currency to Hellenic and got held up because apparently it was being checked by their branch in Limassol. They were making sure where the money had come ... Read More
Purchasing a car in Cyprus by Ladysaint
Hi I am a little confused about the process of buying a little run around car for use whilst I am living in Cyprus some of the year. I do not have my temporary residency as yet but am in the process of getting all documentation together so I will ...
Hi as long as you have an immigration appointment you can buy a carThats what our experience was anyway Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon 7055 now ! Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon Missed this conversation Toon, really sorry to hear your pool is closed đHave they given you a reason why itâs been closed down except of course the life guards situation We as a complex have done everything on the list, ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
Absolutely Toon, everything you have said is bloody common sense , we can see it so why on earth canât they! Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon yes but surprise, surprise the letting agents and estate agents are saying nothing to the prospective buyersWe have 3 town houses for sale on our development and itâs not been mentioned We also have properties that were bank repossessed ... Read More
Swimming Pools by incapete
Is anybody having a problem with the requirement that we can only use our swimming pool if we have lifeguard ?We have 24 units - half are empty and less than half of the rest use the pool less than 10 of us yet they want us to have a lifeguard !I'd ...
Thanks for the link Toon, we have both signed the petition. Read More
Swimming Pools by incapete
Is anybody having a problem with the requirement that we can only use our swimming pool if we have lifeguard ?We have 24 units - half are empty and less than half of the rest use the pool less than 10 of us yet they want us to have a lifeguard !I'd ...
The whole business is a bloody joke, We have purchased a house on a very well maintained complex with a beautiful pool just outside our back terrace, thatâs what we loved about our house and why we decided to buy it. Without that facility the ... Read More
Home insurance
Hi guysWell after 5 months of trial and tribulations we have finally moved into our lovely house in Argaka Really looking forward to 2023, starting our new life and adventures in Cyprus đHopefully our possessions are being shipped out by ... Read More
Update on our Move by MacGeorge8035
We arrived in Cyprus last week and set up our Bank Account today with Hellenic bank. Much to my surprise it went very smoothly. I was given a contact by Mel Osborne and we have been communicating over the last couple of months. She asked us for a ...
@MacGeorge8035 We have our immigration appointment on 27th October Good to hear that it went smoothly đ makes you a bit anxious waiting to see if you are expected or not! Read More
Tips for new arrivals by Toon
Part ONE Thought it might be handy for newbies to this sizeable rock and also those who have been here for a while to have a âlist of things to watch out forâ when renting or owning or purchasing property here..I have compiled this ...
@Toon yes we have brought a lovely town house in Argaka, hopefully will be in for mid November đ Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year. We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
Thanks toon, Read More
Temporary or Transfer of Residency by timhuntington
Me and my partner Lorna have just bought a property in Mandria, Paphos and will be there most of the year. We retain a property in the UK for when we go back to visit relatives, weddings, funerals and all that sort of stuff.The Perminant ...
@Toon So , if this new criteria comes into force will it apply to us if we have already applied and been excepted for the pink slipAlso is it just âŹ15,000 they are looking for to start with or does it help to put in more money,  for ... Read More
Relocating to Cyprus by Jackie53
Hi Looking for recommended villages to live in the Paphos area for retirement.  Travelling out in October having sold my property in the UK.  Pros and cons of New Builds versus resale properties please
Toon is there a bus service that goes from Peyia to Paphos harbour Read More
Relocating to Cyprus by Jackie53
Hi Looking for recommended villages to live in the Paphos area for retirement.  Travelling out in October having sold my property in the UK.  Pros and cons of New Builds versus resale properties please
Thanks Toon, you are the perfect Peyia host đ Read More
Relocating to Cyprus by Jackie53
Hi Looking for recommended villages to live in the Paphos area for retirement.  Travelling out in October having sold my property in the UK.  Pros and cons of New Builds versus resale properties please
@Toon We are staying Marina Hilltops , it is quite a way from the town We have a hire car but would like to try out some of the restaurants this weekend, Can you recommend a reliable taxi company that we could use for our 2 month stay ... Read More
Relocating to Cyprus by Jackie53
Hi Looking for recommended villages to live in the Paphos area for retirement.  Travelling out in October having sold my property in the UK.  Pros and cons of New Builds versus resale properties please
@WestCoastLives Thanks for all your information, we arrived in Cyprus on Sunday and have been chilling for a few days but are driving to Argaka and Polis today to have a look round , looking forward to seeing this area now !We are staying in ... Read More
Refugees in paphos by alisonrich1958
Afternoon allWe would really appreciate any information on the situation in Paphos with Refugees We are coming over to Cyprus on 3rd July and  have just been told that the property we are renting in Emba has been broken into by Refugees ...
@Toon to be honest I think the person we booked with was very helpful, she rang me to say that there were 4 townhouses broken into and security couldnât do anything to stop it. She was very upset by it all , I suppose she could have spun ... Read More
Refugees in paphos
Afternoon allWe would really appreciate any information on the situation in Paphos with Refugees We are coming over to Cyprus on 3rd July and  have just been told that the property we are renting in Emba has been broken into by Refugees ... Read More
Health insurance by Iulianaiuli01
Good morning. I have a question about the healthy insurance in cyprus. Until this month my father was working, but at the beginning of March he lose his job because they don't was needed any more people. If now he is not working how will be with ...
Thank you, Jake Read More
Health insurance by Iulianaiuli01
Good morning. I have a question about the healthy insurance in cyprus. Until this month my father was working, but at the beginning of March he lose his job because they don't was needed any more people. If now he is not working how will be with ...
Many thanks for your reply, any information is extremely helpful Kind regards Alison Read More
Health insurance by Iulianaiuli01
Good morning. I have a question about the healthy insurance in cyprus. Until this month my father was working, but at the beginning of March he lose his job because they don't was needed any more people. If now he is not working how will be with ...
No we are planning to move out this year , been looking at health insurance and itâs very expensive although we know itâs a Necessity that we have to have in place before living in Cyprus. We are coming over late April to look at some ... Read More
Health insurance by Iulianaiuli01
Good morning. I have a question about the healthy insurance in cyprus. Until this month my father was working, but at the beginning of March he lose his job because they don't was needed any more people. If now he is not working how will be with ...
Toon do you know if itâs a problem with receiving monthly medications on prescription for an existing condition, my husband had a heart attack in 2020 and we were wondering how that works Many thanks. Alison Read More
Health insurance by Iulianaiuli01
Good morning. I have a question about the healthy insurance in cyprus. Until this month my father was working, but at the beginning of March he lose his job because they don't was needed any more people. If now he is not working how will be with ...
Hi any advice would be appreciated please, We are hoping to come and live in Cyprus later this year but are unsure of health insurance needs as we wonât be retiring age for another couple of years. Can anyone recommend an insurance company ... Read More
Cyprus - one year on by Toon
Well as this is likely to be my 5000th post as an Expat.com member - I thought it was fitting to make my thoughts known of my experiences so far in Cyprus. We have been living here in Peyia in the Paphos district of Cyprus for one year having lived ...
We get a lot of cold wet and horrible weather in the uk and are also experiencing huge hike in heating bills ! At least you know that from March onwards your weather in Cyprus is superb. We are hopefully coming out to Cyprus to look at some ... Read More
Re cost of living in Cyprus
Hi we are hopefully looking to move or at least buy a property in Cyprus next year. I would be very grateful if anyone could advise on the cost of living there, We are hoping to retire early but really need to know how much roughly we would need per ... Read More
Daily Covid Cases reducing by Toon
Good news that the new cases are reducing Yesterday 79 new cases one death and only 79 in hospital...testing approx 43.5k Vaccination sitting at about 50% of the populations (one jab)
Hi Toon, how is Cyprus doing with their vaccinations? Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 my name is Ali My husband and I are hopefully looking to buy a property in Cyprus in the near future. We are coming to Cyprus for a holiday in September this year and intend to hire a car and have a look around the island. We have stayed in ... Read More