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Neptune3

Neptune3

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Cyprus

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Registration: 19 August 2024

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Neptune3 replied to a thread
5 days ago
Craven J Mike

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 ...

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It is easy for me to say, now that I have jumped through hoops and hurdles, but the immigration process is not that threatening. You hand in a pile of paper. And wait. It is just a beaurocratic system to pass through. Just have every bit of paper ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last week
Craven J Mike

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 ...

Neptune3

Buying a property takes months. The authorities are not efficient. They require lots of paperwork. Mistakes are made. Papers are lost. This is for visas, driving licence, buying a place - anything official. Patience is required. But it is worth it. ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last week
Craven J Mike

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 ...

Neptune3

We were in your position last October. We got an airbnb for 2 weeks during which time we toured the area on foot, and then found a flat to rent. After that, we started the pink slip process. You have 90 days you can stay in Cyprus before you need ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last week
MacGeorge8035

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 ...

Neptune3

We did most things ourselves. We took every bit of paper, plus more, with us every time. In 9 months we got married, got visas, GESY, driving licences, TIN and bought a flat. Yes, it has been frustrating with the slowness of the authorities. Only ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
sp0758

Travel to Turkey via Ercan by sp0758

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

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My husband tried to leave Cyprus on his second passport, having arrived on his first. He was stopped at passport control and had to submit the same passport he arrived on in order to leave Cyprus. In effect he tried to leave without having ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last month
MacGeorge8035

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 ...

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Try going to a different post office? I have noticed that some government workers aren't always consistent in their advice. Read More

Neptune3 created a thread
last month

Brownie Guides (Girl Scouts) in Larnaca

A new group of English speaking Brownies is being set up in Larnaca, starting in September.An experienced Brownie leader will lead the pack of Brownies (known as Butterflies in Cyprus), who are girls aged 6-9. Contact me for more details. Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last month
Dee56

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 ...

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@Dee56 We also tried to change the dog eared yellow slip, but they said no, they won't do it.. Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
last month
liqian201503

Cyprus tax clearance certificate by liqian201503

Dear all,I will need a tax clearance certificate for myself/individual, in order to apply residence permit in Cyprus. I live in Limassol, anyone knows where to apply and how to apply for tax clearance certificate? Thanks!

Neptune3

Do you have a tax department in Limassol? We have one in Larnaca, and we don't need an appointment to go there. The lady at the entrance desk is very helpful and gives us a ticket to go to the correct desk. I would imagine the tax department can ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
2 months ago
Neptune3

Uk and Cyprus tax advisor by Neptune3

Hello.Does anybody have a recommendation for a tax advisor who is knowledgeable about both the UK and Cyprus tax systems?It would be good to have one person who can help us convert from UK to Cyprus tax systems for our pensions and also help on tax ...

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Thank you for your quick replies! Read More

Neptune3 created a thread
2 months ago

Uk and Cyprus tax advisor

Hello.Does anybody have a recommendation for a tax advisor who is knowledgeable about both the UK and Cyprus tax systems?It would be good to have one person who can help us convert from UK to Cyprus tax systems for our pensions and also help on tax ... Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
2 months ago
andrewpro

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 ...

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@andrewpro I showed my ISA and building society savings. I am living off SIPPS until I get my pension. This was accepted. Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
2 months ago
andrewpro

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 ...

Neptune3

I didn't need blood tests or x-rays for my pink slip.I put €10k in Hellenica bank. Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Julien

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 °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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I hope you like Cyprus. There are lots of watersports here. The sea is warm in the summer. And thousands of cats for Huckleberry to befriend) Read More

Neptune3 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Paspa

Shipment of personal items from Germany to Cyprus by Paspa

Hello,I am a student currently living in Munich, Germany. I want to transport some of my stuff to Nicosia, Cyprus, since I am moving to Spain for my PhD soon. I currently have 10 boxes with dimensions 34cmX41cmX33cm and an average weight per box is ...

Neptune3

I sent my student children's things to them by a courier type service from the UK to Denmark, and for the second child from UK to Switzerland. It was about the same volume, contents as yours, and price. (Mostly books, clothes, personal effects, all ... Read More