shotokan101
Scottish looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 14 March 2019
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Property Purchase as Third Party National or EU Passport Holder?
Getting Residency and Purchasing property in Cyprus as a "TPN" has various requirements with respect to income/bank-deposit etc. with additional constraints affecting property ownership e.g. size of plot.What's the situation for an EU Passport ... 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
July and August and stay lower down the hills as that is hotter and more humid. - @phildraperCheers Phil - but I'm a bit confused, so probably just not understanding you properly.I get that there's the idea of a "humidity libe" and beliw test ... 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 - @ToonThanks Toon - any examples and is that for both temp. and dust? I'd probably expect dust to be more of a problem closer to the coast and at lower elevations, is that correct and if so is ... 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
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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 ...
@Drambuie I totally agree , some of the staff do seem to need a retraining course in customer service - @Toon "Re"Training? 😈 Read More
Denmark retirement aged by telf
How long before other countries followBBC News22 May 2025Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040.Since 2006, Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life ...
@telf Already happening.... 😔https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f02e640f0b62305b84929/spa-timetable.pdf 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
@stevebillo1 Have you asked Revolut?Jim Read More
"Hottest" and "Dustiest" months to visit
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 Read More
Increase in burglaries around Paphos by andy5m
How concerned are you about the rise in burglaries in and around Paphos / Peyia in recent years? Do you feel the police will be able to stop it, or is it set to only get worse?
Prisons here are not as harsh as you might think ..I saw a documentary on prisons in Cyprus and it looked like a holiday camp....I would be happy for anyone to advise otherwise - @ToonWell that's the accommodation sorted for my next visit... ... Read More
Visa documents. Driving me mad! by susangoldsworthy5
Hi all, hope you don't mind me asking some simple questions on the visa. Just spent the last 90 minutes on the internet trying to find out the documentation needed. I actually know what I need, Criminal check, marriage licence, bank account ect the ...
The reason why all documents have to be apostilled is that, no matter how "official" it may look, you can't expect foreign governments to know the difference between a genuine document and a good fake copy, whereas the apostille mark is ... Read More
Category F vs Pink Slip..... ? by shotokan101
Anyone care to comment ? (UK Resident)Pink Slip obviously only "lasts" for one/2 years, though appears to be fairly easy/guaranteed to be renewable for the 5 years which allows application for permanent residency.Category F application doesn't ...
Thanks everyone - the real "problem", at least as I see it, is that if you need a pink slip permit while waiting for the Cat F processing, then you need to have a much higher income level than would "eventually" be sufficient - which seems crazy ... Read More
Category F vs Pink Slip..... ?
Anyone care to comment ? (UK Resident)Pink Slip obviously only "lasts" for one/2 years, though appears to be fairly easy/guaranteed to be renewable for the 5 years which allows application for permanent residency.Category F application doesn't ... 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 ...
@telf Thanks, Telf. I recall watching parts of that video some while ago although I may not have watched it all the way through- it is, as you say, a long-ish one. Day 3 in Paphos and I must say all the family have taken to it like a duck to ... Read More
Help me out - "Lazy Git Request".... 😊 by shotokan101
I know I'm being a bit lazy here so apologies in advance.Does anyone have any links to concise infirmation regarding the current requirements for non-eu nationals to gain temporary residency in Cyprus?Thanks,Jim
Here's a link to the Cyprus government page for all the forms for "Third Country Nationals". (Note: the form says that it's for "renewal" of temporary residence, but it is the correct form for a first application as ... 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 ...
Londondoc Congratulations on your choice of Cyprus! You have a lot of work to do but you have realistic timescales. Bear in mind that the golden visa is constantly changing and given the timescale might need constant review. Be aware there have been ... Read More