simoningram
English looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 15 October 2023
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Curtailment of Photo Voltaics by MacGeorge8035
I had my solar panels installed at the end of 2024. During 2025, I suffered regular curtailment of my PV production. During this period, it was not that often, and I managed to build up a nice amount of credits. In March, all my credits were removed ...
@phildraper ECO Flow sell a standalone system available in Cyprus. Read More
Retiree Visa application clarification or help. by Craven J Mike
I would appreciate any helpful comments regarding application for a visa (pink slip) for UK retirees. To be eligible for the visa, we meet all the requirements. But our sticking point is the one year rental or property purchase contract, which ...
@Craven J Mike You are allowed to purchase a property as a TCN the “ council of ministers approval” is a paper exercise and bearing in mind the purchase will be legally completed by the time they rubber stamp it Read More
Curtailment of Photo Voltaics by MacGeorge8035
I had my solar panels installed at the end of 2024. During 2025, I suffered regular curtailment of my PV production. During this period, it was not that often, and I managed to build up a nice amount of credits. In March, all my credits were removed ...
@notlost-justlookingaround €300-€400 !! My highest ever electricity bill is €90 !! Read More
Utilities cost by karenselsea
Can anyone tell me if there are details of the utilities cost of living in Cyprus on here. I may have seen something in the past but can’t find it?
We’ve found utilities pretty reasonable, just received our last electricity bill which covered 22/12/2025 - 24/02/2026 and it was €96. Refuse tax was €170 for the year, still waiting for the other municipality tax which is going to ... 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 ...
@SimCityAT Because they do I guess, not everyone thinks it’s rubbish clearly…and then you suggest Sky News 😂😂😂 Read More
Appointment to arrange for a biometric card by angiexrd
Ive just emailed pafosetiseis@polce.gov.uk to request an appointment to arrange for a biometric card and had this reply :- Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups:pafosetiseis@polce.gov.ukA communication failure occurred during the ...
@SimCityAT Worse than I thought then 😂 Read More
Appointment to arrange for a biometric card by angiexrd
Ive just emailed pafosetiseis@polce.gov.uk to request an appointment to arrange for a biometric card and had this reply :- Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups:pafosetiseis@polce.gov.ukA communication failure occurred during the ...
You’re putting UK on the email address 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 ...
@phildraper That’s odd as my Disney does work I’m using surf shark as my vpn. 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 ...
@phildraper My Disney+ does work so that odd… Read More
Criminal background check non-UK citizen by Huckleberry2025
Hello everyone. I need a criminal background check from Spain but the Embassy is not returning my emails. Have any of you heard that you can go to the Central Police Station in Paphos and get the certificate for all of EU (not just Cyprus). I have ...
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/seul/ko/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Spanish-Criminal-Record-Checks.aspx Read More
Property Purchase as Third Party National or EU Passport Holder? by shotokan101
Getting Residency and Purchasing property in Cyprus as a "TPN" has various requirements with respect to income/bank-deposit etc. with additional constraints affecting property ownership e.g. size of plot.What's the situation for an EU Passport ...
@shotokan101 As a Third Country National (TCN) , are you referring to residency by investment or just a normal purchase. Read More
Permanent Residence by jaypee62
I have read that after 5years I can apply for permanent residency. I am here under sponsorship of my partner - will we have to apply for permanent residency at the same time ?
@jaypee62 What’s your actual visa you’re in Cyprus on? Read More
Category F vs Pink Slip..... ? by shotokan101
Anyone care to comment ? (UK Resident)Pink Slip obviously only "lasts" for one/2 years, though appears to be fairly easy/guaranteed to be renewable for the 5 years which allows application for permanent residency.Category F application doesn't ...
@shotokan101 the Cat F income requirements haven’t been updated for at least a couple of decades. It’s undoubtedly due to be revised with a hike in income requirements Read More
Category F vs Pink Slip..... ? by shotokan101
Anyone care to comment ? (UK Resident)Pink Slip obviously only "lasts" for one/2 years, though appears to be fairly easy/guaranteed to be renewable for the 5 years which allows application for permanent residency.Category F application doesn't ...
The Cat F visa has a huge back log as it hasn’t been processed in years. Temp Res you can stay in Cyprus while it’s processed unlike Cat F where you cannot. Read More
UK bank Account Moving To Cyprus by Filmcritic
Making plans for future retirement, been searching online and reading different answers as to which UK banks allow you to reside abroad. Just looking for a standard A/C for my pensions to be paid into which i would then transfer to cyprus via my ...
I’m with Lloyds and they allow it, Read More