Toon
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 June 2011
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New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus 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 ...
Hope all goes well.with the move ...welcome to Cyprus Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@MacGeorge8035 Well done sir Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@phildraper A good idea ..best to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@MacGeorge8035 Keyword might be "temporary" and maybe they've cottoned on to all those who wanted to stay more than 90 days but do not actually want to be truly resident... So proof of regular spending here has been demanded for everyone Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@charles533 Sadly after many visits east side we couldn't find what we wanted ..so that ship has sailed my friend. Not knocking the area there are some lovely areas but its just not for us...just as where we live is not everyone's cuppa..It is what ... Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
@MacGeorge8035 You don't have a biometric id card ..You do have a biometric residency permit card so I am at a loss to understand the immigration officials reasoning on this occasion..it is your official residency permit ..as is everyone's old ... Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
You said renew driving licence not exchange ...am i to assume the exchange had already taken place earlier and now that milestone age has been reached a new 3yr licence is required.That's probably the reason why more hoop jumping is required ..it ... Read More
Palm trees by incognito2411666
Kalimera allI have a church built right behind my property and some **** has planted a palm tree right against my wall, so in effect when roots sprout enough they will lift or damage my wall plus all my plants I have growing around it.Am thinking of ...
Wouldn't they need planning permission from the municipality? Read More
Car recovery services by incognito2411666
Morning all - thankfully the brutal sun has removed its hat! 😎Could anyone please recommend a breakdown service - thinking it's probably prudent to have a subscription should anything go array (which has happened a few times 🙄). ...
Can they not offer a courtesy car so that you deliver the car yourself and return to collect it with the courtesy car.What about the place where you bought the carSorry I cannot help you as have no knowledge in that area.. Maybe contact ... Read More
Car Hire prices by Bogart99
Coming out in about 3 weeks to test the water. Any advice on car hire as the prices vary wildly. Yes I know you generally get what you pay for but prices seem to vary amongst the Cyprus only companies as opposed to Europcar type outfits. Was amazed ...
@Drambuie Absolutely Some years ago I was going to do something similar however having looked into it and the costs involved in acquiring the appropriate government licencing and the proper insurances ..it didn't make any financial sense on a small ... Read More
Car Hire prices by Bogart99
Coming out in about 3 weeks to test the water. Any advice on car hire as the prices vary wildly. Yes I know you generally get what you pay for but prices seem to vary amongst the Cyprus only companies as opposed to Europcar type outfits. Was amazed ...
Just as a note ..there are lots of people who hire their own cars out for much cheaper than official car hirers ..am not saying you should or shouldn't use them just letting you know they are out there.But beware that they are not licensed and not ... Read More
Car Hire prices by Bogart99
Coming out in about 3 weeks to test the water. Any advice on car hire as the prices vary wildly. Yes I know you generally get what you pay for but prices seem to vary amongst the Cyprus only companies as opposed to Europcar type outfits. Was amazed ...
Maps.me has been very good for us ....Easy Car Hire Paphos very good Read More
"Hottest" and "Dustiest" months to visit by shotokan101
Hi folks,As per post title :)If someone wanted to get a feel for whether they could "survive" the hottest and "dustiest" months in Cyprus then when would be the best/worst month(s) to visit for 2-4weeks?Thanks,Jim
Depends on area Jim some areas get it worse than others Read More
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
@telf Not sure why our passports were rejected at the scanners ..one was the new UK black passport and the other the Burgundy EU one altho still a British Passport Read More
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
We travelled recently and handed over our UK passports and the Cyprus biometric residency permit cards On going through passport control at Paphos. The scanning machines didn't accept the passports and were directed to the control desk where All was ... Read More