charles533
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 February 2023
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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 ...
@Toon Big Boy, totally lax this end. Think I did say my Biometric took7 days. Past 70 and have to do the normal 3 years for Licence. Totally relaxed about it. One letter from the Doctor which now is a print doc. Then my Doc signs it and bingo it is ... 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 ...
I am sure it is as usual the Western side of this island which I consider to be a "foreign land" full of their own rules and laws. My face seems to have done the trick at the local CAB. Long live the Eastern side of this Isle. 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 ...
@Toon Geordie boy give me a call. Have misplaced your number. 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 ...
Gents, will say this after reading all these messages. Phapos is a differnet country for me. Us oldies like Toon and me seem to know how to get things done though we are in differnet "parts of the world". I unfortunatly have to travel a lot as i am ... Read More
Driving licence by pete21
I rushed to change my UK licence for a ROC one prior to BREXIT as I had read that it was mandatory, but talking to other Brit Íæż½ã½ãs I seem to be in the minority! It is a pain having the ROC licence when in the UK because the took away my ...
I totally agree with Toon. Where and how people get information sometimes beggars disbelief. Live in a country-- get their Licence. Use your UK driving licence in Cyprus at your peril and if you think there are no cops on the road think again. They ... Read More
Renewal of Driving Licence at 70 by MacGeorge8035
Good MorningMy wife has a Cypriot Driving Licence which was issued last year. She is going to be 70 in a couple of months and she needs to renew her licence. So I have a couple of questions.Can we renew her Licence at the Citizen Service Centre or ...
Paphos, is a different country. I cant comment. Read More
Yellow Slip by Dee56
Does anyone know if the yellow Slip has to be exchanged for a plastic card next year? I have tried contacting the immigration office but after several attempts I still haven't got a reply! Thanks for any info
It is good to have the Biometric card. I need to travel to Europe frequently and showing the card means you get of all the "red tape" concerning Brits. So no ETIAS or other. Other than the fact of having to carry around the A4 paper it is a plastic ... Read More
Tax Resident & Tax domicile by Toon
Tax residence is a short-term concept and is determined for each tax year in isolation, reflecting where you reside. Domicile is more long-term and refers to where you consider you have your permanent home over the course of your life. You can ...
@Toon Hey big boy, did you have to do all this when you 1st came here. I did nothing but then I live in a "foreign" area (haha). Never submitted or have been asked for a Tax reurn. Read More
Revolut Account by stevebillo1
Can anyone tell me if I can keep my Revolut account that was opened in the UK if I move to Cyprus, I have seen some reports that say I can, and others say I would have to close the UK Rev account and then open a new one in Cyprus?Cheers
@Toon and Natwest Channel Islands. Read More
Revolut Account by stevebillo1
Can anyone tell me if I can keep my Revolut account that was opened in the UK if I move to Cyprus, I have seen some reports that say I can, and others say I would have to close the UK Rev account and then open a new one in Cyprus?Cheers
All I will say is you DONT need to do anything. let sleeping dogs lie. I will say this much, yes am an oldie in Cyprus-- dont even have a local account. Too much is said by too many.Let Revolute known your change of address etc as per the norm. Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to €20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
@Toon No tell the "other half" Crete please. Howaay, see you when you get back. Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to €20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
@Toon Hey big boy, long long time no speak. Everything seems to be concentrated to your side of the island so I shut up.Like your "political" words.Tax,---- I am keeping a completly low profife. It is completly a new world now compared to us. ... Read More
Hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 by andrewpro
Hey everyone. My wife and I are hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 (I’ll be 51, she will be 59). Permanent residency, pink slips etc all seem quite complex and inconsistently applied, which makes planning much more challenging!We are hoping to ...
My friend Toon has already "stolen the thunder" -- for the purpose of residency papwerwork-- show the money and then move to Gurnsey (mine) or other good paying institutions in Europe. I may be one of the few old timers that do not have a local ... Read More
Hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 by andrewpro
Hey everyone. My wife and I are hoping to retire to Cyprus in 2028 (I’ll be 51, she will be 59). Permanent residency, pink slips etc all seem quite complex and inconsistently applied, which makes planning much more challenging!We are hoping to ...
First questionm are you a permenent resident of Cyprus or are you still going through the hoops. Read More
Advice on changing Driving Licence at 70 by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning allMy Wife will reach 70 in July, and she will have to renew her Cypriot driving licence. We know she needs an eye test and a medical with her GP.We don't know which forms we fill out and which forms our doctor/optician needs to ...
If you are in Paralimni then just go to the Citizens Advice. They will do the renewal. Walk in ask for an appointment and they will do the rest. Very easy. Presently am in UK and will return on weekend. Will give you the eye test Dr. on return-- a ... Read More