

sp0758
English in Cyprus
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Registration: 17 February 2024
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Will Writing & Estate Planning Service - Larnaca/East Cyprus by jtwalker182
Hello, Can anybody recommend a qualified Will Writing company based in Larnaca or towards the South-East side of the island? Many thanks in advance. Joe Walker

@jtwalker182 Hi Yes I can.A brilliant one based in Larnaca. Did everything for us. LLCYPRUSLAWYERS. ComLoucas Louca Read More

Travel to Turkey via Ercan
Has anyone travelled to Turkey and back from Ercan airport then back home in the south ? Read More


Early retirement to Cyprus by Paulie70
Hi all, A new entrant here.Will be 55 next year, wife is 50 and we are considering early retirement from UK to Cyprus. Pink slip seems to be the easiest option. My wife is Filipino and we'd also be interested to spend a few months per year over ...

@phildraper HiPassport renewal was really easy and quick..If i remember I did it all on line, had a new pic taken, got the code for it on line. Had to send old passport back via dhl before they would send new one but it didnt takk more than 2 weeks ... Read More


Previous criminal conviction by rosievictoriahunt
Hi all, New here. Has anyone emigrated to Cyprus post brexit with a previous criminal conviction (over 10yrs old but still shows on ACRO)?TIA!

HiDoes it state no live trace.. (over 10 years).It's OK if it does. Read More


Tips/advice/guidance on finding and reliable realtors and lawyers by londondoc
Hello all, First off, thanks for the welcome, Julien.My wife and I, along with our young son, are looking to retire to Paphos in 2 or 3 years' time. We've worked as NHS doctors for over 33 and 26 full-time years (respectively) and we feel it is time ...

HiMoved to Frenaros in the east.Used island homes lawyer for purchase off plan. Whole process went with no hic ups.Deeds, purchase, perm residency, wills, gesy. TAX etc.All more efficient than UK. Reasonable fees, nice people. I Dont understand ... Read More


Category F by Toon
Anyone contemplating a Cat F route to residency needs to be aware that NO residency category F application has been examined for years. An acquaintance is currently working at a law office in Paralimni and they recommend that their clients do not ...

@shotokan101 HiWe used a lawyer that:Dealt with purchace contract.Sorted VAT reductionDealt with payments on our behalfRegistered with land registry.Sorted perm residency, delivered card in 4 months.He collected all the ness paperwork from us.Wrote ... Read More


S1 first steps on receiving by sp0758
We have just received S1 certs.What is the first thing we do to get white med card?Pop down the citizen centre?We have yet to register at a docstor as it is hard to find one here near Frenaros that has vacancies for Gesy. I have used one but paid ...

@phildraperThanks. Off to the centre in Deryneia for a few visits ... Read More

S1 first steps on receiving
We have just received S1 certs.What is the first thing we do to get white med card?Pop down the citizen centre?We have yet to register at a docstor as it is hard to find one here near Frenaros that has vacancies for Gesy. I have used one but paid ... Read More


UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

HiYes quite a big hitIve been told by HMRC, thats the case, but they were not sure if it is ( the case) !!!At the moment I pay UK tax on all, ( all paid into UK Bank) as Cypus tax office have yet to confirm my application and issue cert for me to ... Read More


UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

Hi Thanks, I have and at present Government service pensions, from dec will be taxed in UK.. The rest and any other income remains taxed in Cyprus... unless of course things change by then.I spoke to UK TAX office and he confirmed..RegardsSteven Read More


UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

Hi JimAbout £2,300pa in extra Uk tax on military and government pension, private pensions and state would be at 5% cyprus tax less allowance. Read More


UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

Ah.. thats good.. ill check..Cheers Read More


UK State Pension by mbohills57
Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

HiI believe that from Dec this year all UK gov paid pensions have to be taxed in the UK. As per the double taxation treaty amendment 2018. By then I will have State, Army and Gov ..☹️☹️ Read More


Criminal Record Certificate by Walnutted
Kalimera everyone!I am new here and this forum has already proved invaluable, so thank you.I initiated conversations with a lawyer about the pink slip visa a year ago and for various reasons did not follow up.I have just re-initiated enquiries , ...

Oops thats ACRO.... Read More


Flight from the North by jaypee62
As a Cyprus resident, is it possible to fly to Turkey from the North (starting in Paphos) and then return ?

Here here.. well said. Read More