phildraper
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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馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
Just as a heads up. Primetel would not let me have the router admin password so I could install the VPN on the router. I have to use the VPN on the fire stick. All works fine and as I only have 1 TV no issues for me. Read More
Mobile phone battery
The mobile is getting old and the battery now needs charging every 2 days or so. Gone are the days of just pulling the back off and plugging in a new battery. Normally I have just bought a new cheap mobile but as just about everything on the mobile ... Read More
Car insurance
I have the renewal in from Abbeygate. Is it worth calling Top Quotes, Status etc. or are they all much the same? Read More
Mobile calls back to the UK by Craven J Mike
HiAny recommendations regarding Cypriot mobile sim cards. That have good tariffs for local calls & calls to the UK. Thanks in advance.
I use WhatsApp for friends and family calls. I also have UK and Cypriot Sims in my mobile. Id mobile in the UK is unlimited everything for 7 per month and primetel is unlimited for 12e Read More
Car tax time again by phildraper
When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ...
I brought a Vauxhall insignia estate 20112lt diesel when we transferred our residence in Dec 2022. It took 18 months to clear customs. We needed to visit customs every month to extend the temp import. We paid no vat or duty as we had v5 to prove ... 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馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
I will be interested to know if you are able to get nordvpn working on lg webos Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an 暗网禁区 implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Any email or SMS with contact details or links is deleted. I work on the assumption that if it was the police or bank I will eventually get a letter or a call. I would then use the public number to contact them after terminating the inbound call. 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馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
@Drambuie With the nordvpn connected to the UK our netflix shows UK content and works seemlessly 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馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
I purchased an Amazon Firestick from the UK and plugged that into the LG Smart TV. It has NordVPN installed and I have an account with them. Most things work well and my Netflix UK account also works fine. Disney does not work. BBC iPlayer does ... Read More
Rental agreements by Craven J Mike
Any information would be appreciated regarding the one years rental agreement required when applying for a pink slip visa.Is there an official standard rental agreement in Cyprus. If so, do i assume that the rental would have to be through a rental ...
I would add. Check the sun and consider if it is going to heat the building all afternoon thru the windows. If you like to sit outside check that there is shade at the times you sit out for meals. My house has full sun at the rear late afternoon and ... 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 ...
All above is totally relevant and I would like to add be prepared for the enormous amount of time required depending on district. In Paphos it took 18 months to customs clear 2 vehicles. Nearly 2 years to get a biometric card and a year to get the ... 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 ...
From what you have said it sounds like you did not use a professional for all this. I know there are some bad ones out there and they do cost a bit but I processed my temp visa in Paphos and it did take a while even using a so called professional ... 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
Dust seems to come and go and is dependant on the wind direction as well as location. Read More
Confused about Custom Declarations by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning AllI confess to being left a bit confused about sending a parcel to another EU country. It was my understanding that sending stuff to another EU country from Cyprus did not require me to complete a customs declaration. I am sending ...
It might be the same principle as the visitor declaration when travelling to the USA. One of the questions is "are you a terrorist or member of a terrorist organisation". If you answer No and you are it is easier to prosecute as you knowingly made a ... 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 ...
I have started the tax process last week Read More