juliay
Canadian expat in England
Forum posts
27
About me
Canadian
Lives in Greater London, England, Engla
Speaks English, very limited French, Spanish and Turkish
Registration: 10 February 2024
Mortgage rates
Hi everyone--I'm wondering if anyone knows what mortgage rates are like in Northern Cyprus right now. In 2024-Q1, we were quoted 12-14% by Isbank.Thanks! Read More
Citizenship Through Marriage (Application/FORM M125)
Hi allMy husband now has his Cypriot (EU) citizenship through decent, and I'm getting everything together to apply through marriage.Checked all the official info on the government website and all looks good.Does anyone know the process for getting a ... Read More
Some TRNC Questions by vincentfostel
Hi all,I am planning to buy a property in the TRNC(Ozankoy or Lapta region) and have lived in Cyprus for two years.Some questions I woukld relly appreciate your help with:1) is the yellow slip(Cyprus not TRNC) for EU citizens valid indefinitely once ...
@vincentfostel Here’s the link to the forum Toon mentioned https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=829 Read More
How easy is it to take my cats into North Cyprus by MarathonMo
Can anybody share advice on how easy it is to take cats from the UK into North Cyprus please. I have seen conflicting information on Google around whether I can take my cats on a flight to Larnaca and then across the border in a taxi (some say I can ...
I found some information here:https://www.kartrnc.org/pet-travel/It seems their support services aren’t available but you can still contact them for general advice Read More
Opinions re best bank account by moresunplease
We are looking to buy a holiday home in Cyprus, Paphos area. We need to open a bank account, does anyone have opinions regarding easiest, most cost efficient, branch based and Internet.Thanks
Those of you with Revolt etc, do you keep a balance there or only use it for currency conversion? Read More
Charities accepting household items
Hola! We're moving in a few weeks and have many household items (dinnerware, cookware, computer desk, chair and monitor) that we would like to donate to a charity.Does anyone know of any charities that accept these items and can pick them up? We're ... Read More
How easy is it to take my cats into North Cyprus by MarathonMo
Can anybody share advice on how easy it is to take cats from the UK into North Cyprus please. I have seen conflicting information on Google around whether I can take my cats on a flight to Larnaca and then across the border in a taxi (some say I can ...
@MarathonMo when are you planning to move? If it’s after November I can find out for you when I’m back there. Read More
Welcome to the new dedicated forum for North Cyprus by Toon
We're thrilled to launch our new forum on Expat.com, dedicated to expats in North Cyprus!WELCOMEThis space is designed for sharing experiences, asking questions, and connecting with fellow expats in North Cyprus. Whether you're planning to move, ...
This is great! Thanks Toon and everyone who helped make this happen 🙏🏻 Read More
Department stores/cosmetics
A bit of a “luxury” question, but does anyone know of what the department or cosmetic store situation is like compared to the UK or Spain? I’ll be in the TRNC but can pop down south easily.I have eczema and sensitive skin so I'm ... Read More
Mail returns/printing
Hi allI have a few parcels to return through Correos and DHL. Does anyone know if they’ll print the return labels for me, and if not what kind of place I can look for that will print the labels (I’m used to going to office supply stores ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 your expat ...
@ABQAce my husband and I moved from Vancouver to Madrid last year for his work and really like it. like you we don't speak any Spanish and are still learning (it’s hard when we speak English at home).We’re renting a place right downtown ... Read More
COMING SOON Dedicated Forum for North Cyprus by Toon
As promised I've been raising this requirement for a long time and it's looking good for implementation very soonSo watch this space
This is great news, thank you! My husband and I are back in Spain right now but still planning to move to North Cyprus in the next year or so Read More
English speaking dentist by juliay
Hola!Does anyone know of an English-speaking dentist (or hygienist) in Madrid who accepts Aegon?Graçias
Thank you Cheryl! Read More
English speaking dentist
Hola!Does anyone know of an English-speaking dentist (or hygienist) in Madrid who accepts Aegon?Graçias Read More
Cyprus driving license by juliay
Hi allDoes anyone know the process (or where I can find the info) on getting my Cyprus driving licence if I have my Canadian driving license?Thanks!Julia
Hahaha. My family here said that we can drive in the north with a license from the south. Read More
Mobile connectivity in TRNC
I thought I would share this in case anyone is visiting or moving to TRNC. Roaming on the Vodafone network (I arrived with a Spanish Vodafone SIM) worked seamlessly. The network was treated as roaming in Türkiye. I tried an eSIM that supports ... Read More
Cyprus driving license by juliay
Hi allDoes anyone know the process (or where I can find the info) on getting my Cyprus driving licence if I have my Canadian driving license?Thanks!Julia
@Toon thank you! Read More
Cyprus driving license
Hi allDoes anyone know the process (or where I can find the info) on getting my Cyprus driving licence if I have my Canadian driving license?Thanks!Julia Read More
Amazon prime / Netflix in Cyprus by kevinlewis2323
Good evening Can anyone suggest if its possible to get the above?The internet has many options but not sure if they actually work.Spoke to amazon and honestly the agent didn't even know where Cyprus was !So thought I would ask if anyone has ...
@Toon Good to know! We have been able to download and stream on Netflix and Disney+ in the TRNC Read More
Amazon prime / Netflix in Cyprus by kevinlewis2323
Good evening Can anyone suggest if its possible to get the above?The internet has many options but not sure if they actually work.Spoke to amazon and honestly the agent didn't even know where Cyprus was !So thought I would ask if anyone has ...
Hi all!Does anyone use Amazon Prime for delivery to Cyprus? Or only for streaming? Just wondering if it's worth keeping my Canadian or Spanish Prime if it's only streaming (I still have Netflix and Disney+).Thanks Read More
Using a PO Box by MacGeorge8035
We will shortly be moving into our new house at the end of this month. The problem I have is that we do not yet have an official address from the municipal authority. This gives us problems with our mail, especially from the UK.Does anyone use a PO ...
Hi!Does anyone know if there is a reliable Cyprus Post in Nicosia near the TRNC border where I could get a PO box? And what is needed to get one?Thanks Read More
Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? by juliay
Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ...
@habergham Nice to meet you! Do you have any familiarity with working remotely for an international company from the TRNC? Im looking at remote positions and unsure if being here will be a challenge administratively. Read More
Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? by juliay
Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ...
@ToonI can understand that. My husband’s family is here so it makes the whole process easier for us. Read More
Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? by juliay
Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ...
@ToonThank you. I did notice you started a thread a few years ago asking about members in the TRNC but with little response. We are looking at buying a property in a new development community here, and it seems there are many expats from Germany, ... Read More
Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? by juliay
Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ...
@burneyleslieI’m mostly curious how difficult it would be to work remotely being based in Cyprus. Is the TRNC recognized by any companies? Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 your expat ...
Hi, I’m Julia My husband and I moved from Canada to Madrid last summer and are not sure how long we'll stay. Madrid has been amazing for our first expat experience, but we’re struggling to get our Spanish to an adequate level quickly ... Read More