phildraper
English looking for information about Cyprus
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Cost of living in Cyprus in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Cyprus, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Cyprus or already living ...
Rent is lower in Paphos area but depends where as there are some high rent areas Read More
Cyprus Tax Residency and UK Statutory Residence Test by 19kevin
Hi,I am in the process of buying a property in Cyprus and intend to become a Cyprus tax resident. I initially propose to be in Cyprus a minimum of 183 days per year. I intend to put my share of my UK house (we are tenants in common) in trust for ...
Did you complete a P85 on HMRC website and once you have the Cyprus tax number get the DT individual completed and lodged with HMRC. If you are of UK retirement age get your S1 from the UK overseas NHS and register for GESY on Cyprus Read More
Replacement car battery by phildraper
Anyone have any suggestions for where to purchase a replacement car battery in Paphos? Super Home Center has some but I have never heard of the make Banner!
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like Banner is the option then. Read More
Replacement car battery by phildraper
Anyone have any suggestions for where to purchase a replacement car battery in Paphos? Super Home Center has some but I have never heard of the make Banner!
Telf did you get 10 years use in Cyprus? Read More
Replacement car battery
Anyone have any suggestions for where to purchase a replacement car battery in Paphos? Super Home Center has some but I have never heard of the make Banner! Read More
Firestick TV box by Alan Cyprus
Hi, I bought a Amazon free TV stick thinking it would connect to BBC channels but am receiving the error code 02062.I have a smart LG television connected to a WiFi which is using UK based VPN. My phone is connected to the same VPN and receives BBC ...
I have the same setup and regularly get this error. I normally just try a few other programs on iplayer and when I find one that works I go back to the original and normally it then works. I also have tried changing the uk vpn server say from London ... Read More
Managing meals in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Cyprus? We ...
@Popcorn Tours My wife would volunteer to look after the donkey while you were way lolHave you thought of freezing the peeling and then using them in stock? Read More
GHS eligibility about to expire by phildraper
I have an email from Gesy notifying that my Gesy is about to expire and needs to be renewed. It doe not say how to perform the renewal! Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks for the details. I called the UK overseas NHS and they have confirmed that the S1 I have has no expiry date and there is no need to re-apply. The text from Gesy isWe would like to inform you that the eligibility documents (i.e. residence ... Read More
GHS eligibility about to expire
I have an email from Gesy notifying that my Gesy is about to expire and needs to be renewed. It doe not say how to perform the renewal! Does anyone know how to do this? Read More
Managing meals in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Cyprus? We ...
No waste as we only buy what we need for the week at the 2 shops visits and eat it all in the timescales of the meal plan Read More
Managing meals in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Cyprus? We ...
We make a meal plan for the whole week and then prepare a shopping list on google keep. We then shop twice a week in supermarkets and a local farmer shop. Meals are prepared in a batch cooking method and frozen. We then eat a selection of the frozen ... Read More
Waiting for ID cards by MacGeorge8035
Hi, it has now been over 4 months since we got our temporary residency sorted. But, we are still waiting for our ID cards. How long have people generally waited for ID cards after getting temporary residency.I have tried phoning immigration in ...
Never wait for driving licence biometric card immigration appointment GESY medical card. Just visit the department and keep going until it arrives lolMy Moto is Cypriots always need a visit to arrange anything or obtain anything. Face to face works. ... Read More
Registered dental hygienists by Huckleberry2025
Hello all, I notice none of the dental offices have trained dental hygienists, I assume the dentist performs the prophy. Have you ever seen a dental hygienist in Cyprus? Thank you for your time.
No hygienist at my dentist. I suggest you call a few and ask if they have a hygienist as it does not seem the norm in Cyprus. I have a friend who is a retired UK dentist over here so I will ask him if he knows Read More
Registered dental hygienists by Huckleberry2025
Hello all, I notice none of the dental offices have trained dental hygienists, I assume the dentist performs the prophy. Have you ever seen a dental hygienist in Cyprus? Thank you for your time.
I had the same and was also told there is 1 GESY checkup/clean per year. Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Cyprus as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I get mail to my house. However, it is not only very slow to arrive taking typically 5-6 weeks from the UK for Air Mail but I frequently have to visit the post office and ask for my mail.Couriers are no trouble.If I need anything from the UK I ask ... Read More