fhaggerty
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 27 March 2023
Uk pensions and tax by Toon
Pensions and taxesWhat you need to know in CyprusCyprus offers a favourable tax regime for foreign pensions, which, coupled with its other tax benefits and the local lifestyle, makes the island an attractive place to enjoy your retirement years.We ...
Having elected to pay Cyprus Tax on my Military Pension up to 1 Jan 2025, I am now being taxed on the Military Pension by the UK. Do I have to declare my UK Military Pension and tax paid, to the Cyprus Tax Office in my Annual Declaration or can I ... Read More
Property rentals .. by Toon
OMG I cannot believe the rental market as it is today ... Greedflation just doesn't come close .. How are these rental.prices affordable to the ordinary hard working law abiding tax paying people of Cyprus ...It is truly scary .
@Toon try London, 2 bed flat, long let, £1800 pm Read More
Sceptic Tank by alanroby
We are having a sceptic tank replaced. The renters of one the apartments is refusing to contribute. What can we do?
@Tony10000 Not interested in a thread. A septic tank, even 50 year sold consisted of consisted of 3 separate interlinked tanks, with a final seep away - if you are lucky. What is there to update[?- empty all of the tanks and you are back to ... Read More
Speeding fine by phildraper
I have recvd a signed for letter to my address with a name of a person who does not live here for a speeding fine. None of the details on the letter match mine so it is not for any of my vehicles. I do not want to just throw it in the bin and was ...
It looks like you have a speeding fine, possibly for the previous car owner or someone using your address in a previous life! but the car registration is still in the previous address. As mentioned previously, take to the police station. Also check ... Read More
New Passport issued need to tell immigration by MacGeorge8035
I need some advice, my wife has been issued with a new UK passport which has a different number than the one on her ARC.I have tried looking on the Cyprus Immigration pages to see how she gets her ARC updated with her new passport number but I am ...
@MacGeorge8035. If you still have the old passport (probably with a corner clipped off) then just travel with both of them! Read More
Buying a property in Cyprus by burneybeck
How important is it to buy a property with title deeds?we have found a lovely property but unfortunately it hasn’t got the title deeds many thanks for any information on this
Unfortunately, whoever holds/own the land deeds, own the property. Many sad tales of deed holders selling the property from the building "owner", without recourse! Look for another lovely property without big problems. Land deeds should be ... Read More
Cost of Fly Screens by MacGeorge8035
Has anyone have any idea how much a flyscreen would cost for a Patio door 2m wide by 2.2m high?
It will depend on what style you want. If mesh is built into a sliding door then it will be stronger than if you are able have a separate sliding mesh frame, also the latter is much cheaper. Pop down to your local village and see if there is a local ... Read More
The importance of local language in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Cyprus. Here are some questions to get ...
I have only lived here for 40 years, I do not speak Greek or even Cypriot. I find the language very difficult to learn even though the private sector, military and community all have Greek lessons available and I have tried them all, I just ... Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
http://www.moi.gov.cy/MOI/CRMD/crmd.nsf/all/F26E7CD473E71904C22587A700401D32?opendocument Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
@desterson Hi, no link received! Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
@desterson Hi I have a blank form on my computer that I can try and email to you - would need your email address. There are 6 pages and they want page 1 - covering page. Husband and wife details are on the document . I completed 2 applications but ... 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 ...
@SimCityAT Last time that I visited the Police Hq in Limassol for some paperwork, I was surprised by the number of official diy forms that were annotated FREE in big red letters! Read More
Translation Service by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning AllI have a document which is in Greek sent to me by my builder which I think is linked to the registration of my Contract for my house with the Land Registry. I have asked for an English version but so far they have been slow in coming ...
@MacGeorge8035 I normally just pop into my Mukhtars Office and ask them to assist. Read More
UK driving license swap by phildraper
Still working on the car re-registration but moving on now the DoT documents have been registered on their system. So far 5 visits to see Mr George there and 5 months!Next thing is I just need is a swap of UK driving license over to Cypriot.Anyone ...
@phildraper when I imported my UK registered car to Cyprus through the Limassol Port. I contacted an agent ( you need one as part of the procedure is done online and the agents are the only ones with access to the site :-(. ) Pop into the New Port ... Read More
UK driving license swap by phildraper
Still working on the car re-registration but moving on now the DoT documents have been registered on their system. So far 5 visits to see Mr George there and 5 months!Next thing is I just need is a swap of UK driving license over to Cypriot.Anyone ...
@phildraper hi. When I exchanged my UK Driving licence for a Cypriot one I just had to apply for a Cypriot Licence under the section ‘exchange foreign Licence, ‘, send my Uk Licence to the required address. They issued me with a Cypriot ... 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 ...
I was involved on the periphery way back when the laws were being drafted. (I was a RLSS National Lifeguard Trainer in Cyprus, back in the day -1990. The discussions then were on topics such as Access to the pool (private or restricted), the biggest ... Read More
Dyson Vacuum cleaner repair by MacGeorge8035
Does anyone know of someone in the Paphos area who could repair a Dyson Cyclone vacuum cleaner?
My Dyson stopped working twice. First time was when the battery would not charge (dead). New battery is pricy so I brought 2 back fro UK when I last visited. Easy to replace. The second/ third\ fourth time was that the little filter on the top of ... Read More
GESY eligibility by phildraper
I will start to recv my UK state pension in July this year whoo hoo! Pls do not send begging emails! Does this mean I could apply for GESY while I only have a temp residency visa? Could I get a free bus pass as well lol
@phildraper Hi you will find it difficult to get a free bus pass. Seriously, the best place to start with is to find a local doctor that will take you onto their books. Ask them about GESY registration. You first have to have to be ... Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@Toon Possibly, but I wanted Limassol,was offered Limassol so do not know what would have happened if I had chosen another district. Though it makes sense to use the area of residence as your information is all on file (hard copy) in your area of ... Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@Toon I used Limassol but they give you a choice of the main district offices with vacant appointment times. Excellent system, that works. Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@ricolo https://crmd.simplybook.pro/v2/client/bookings/hash/2edd1c1a247ecba9b25bca8b18af7d04 Confirmation came from: noreply@simplybook.me. Good luck. Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@Toon If you are a permanent resident with a MEU3 then you just hand over your original MEU3 (Proof of residency) and Passport (Identity check). Done! Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
My application for Appointment to convert MEU3 to MUKW3 was ent 27 Apr to "Limetiseis@police ,gov,cy" and I received a reply on 4 Apr advising: "For such an appointment a booking is not required, Turn up at the office during their morning opening ... Read More
Pink slip stay requirements by tonyjphilip59
Hi - we are UK retirees and we are strongly contemplating a permanent move to Cyprus through Category F but we will need a pink slip in the first instance. We have read many Internet articles about the requirements but some of them have left us ...
@Toon we should all remember that the new biometric plastic card will be Mandatory for all permanent expats by mid 2026. Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@ricolo Hi, you misread my note, after 10 days - NOTHING heard. Had to revert to booking direct with the Office to make an appointment! Read More
New appointment system? by ricolo
Has anyone had any luck with emailing to arrange appointments for residencepermits. I sent my request today.
@ricolo I emailed 10 days ago and have heard nothing back, went on line yesterday (Sun) and now have an appointment on Thursday. Read More
Driving Licence for over 83 Brit resident
I went to Kolossi Citizen Information Centre to confirm that all a 83 year old needs to renew their Cyprus Driving Licence is a TOM 7D and a Doctors Certificate - TOM 153E. They confirmed that this is correct.I have spoken to 2 expats who have just ... Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
Hi Gillian, it only took me 3 hours to open! (I have an iMac and it does not like WinRar files) I managed to do it through Unarchive.com. So, click on the link provided. You should have 10 lines of text, #9 "Beneficeries ..." Click on the link, ... Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
@fhaggerty Hi, Thanks, found it, now to open. Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card. by fhaggerty
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3?
@Toon Hi, I cannot see it but if you say that it is there then I will keep looking :-( Read More
MUKW3 new Plastic Residency card.
Hi, where is the link for the Application Form to exchange my Pink Slip for the plastic MUKW3? Read More