phildraper
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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
5% Vat Changes on house purchases by Toon
Buying a home in Cyprus comes with Value Added Tax (VAT) in some cases. To make home ownership more affordable, first-time buyers can benefit from a reduced 5% VAT rate, provided they meet certain criteria.Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in ...
Nice to see they have made it simple and easy lol Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now😉What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
Perhaps Disney have not got all the VPN ip's Read More
Cardiac cover by Kevin Thompson
Hi, has anyone any experience of moving to Cyprus with an existing heart condition? As I’m too young for GESY and health insurance won’t cover existing conditions, how have others got cardiac cover/support? We’re moving to Paphos ...
@Kevin ThompsonSorry I don't know about that. Read More
Residency solicitors by habergham
Is it easy enough to do your residency by ypurself or to get a solicitor to do this for you and does anyone know approx costs and a honest and reliable solicitor if needed?. Thanks in anticipation.Phil
Yes you can do it but it will not be fun! You will need plenty of time on your hands and lots of researchA professional will have pre booked immigration appointments so you can get slotted in quicker. It can take months to get an appointment ... Read More
Cardiac cover by Kevin Thompson
Hi, has anyone any experience of moving to Cyprus with an existing heart condition? As I’m too young for GESY and health insurance won’t cover existing conditions, how have others got cardiac cover/support? We’re moving to Paphos ...
There are plenty of cardiac consultants in Paphos. I had an implanted heart monitor with a failed battery. I called and was seen the next day for a full check-up then referred to Limassol and saw the consultant the next day. Then the old was removed ... Read More
Health insurance by Kevin Thompson
I’m having a ‘thick’ day, not helped by an insurance company giving me confusing information.I’m trying to get quotes for health insurance ready for residency application and subsequent move to Cyprus,we are not yet old ...
Meds are mostly over the counter but you pay. Most are not expensive. Doctors are easy to see but you pay. I recommend local companies for the health insurance as the are way cheaper than the UK ones. If you only want immigration cover it will not ... Read More
Bringing your car to Cyprus. by Craven J Mike
Has any one done this recently & if so do they have a rough cost for doing it. It would be under the residency import. I am trying to work out if its worth doing or buying in Cyprus. The ideal plan would be to container it & put other items ...
I brought my 10 year old Diesel as PMR recommended it. Car prices here are higher than the UK. My old car was worth 1800.00 in the UK and here cold be 6500.00e. We packed all the fragile valuables in the car which made it easier but had to have 40 ... Read More