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Beanie

@Beanie

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Registration: 01 March 2011

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Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Karl Harmsen

double taxation for Dutch retirees in Cyprus by Karl Harmsen

I am retired and resident in Cyprus as september 2020. I have a pension (ABP) and social security (AOW). I have to pay tax in The Netherlands and, as I understand it, also in Cyprus, because The Netherlands has no tax treaty with Cyprus. Is this ...

Beanie

Karl the-point of a DTT is that You don’t pay tax twice,. I have danish pensions taxed on source so no Cyorus tax, Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
anthonyfarrow

Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow

Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...

Beanie

So when I selll my property it’s fine to deposit the entire proceeds into Wise. Also it will Be ok to buy in Cyorus from this account. Wise has a large trans dept. Guess they will do the due diligence checks. My solicitor will be. ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Beanie

I’m. Nomad. Lived in so many countries and now been stuck in uk due to pandemic. My status has changed and recently widowed. I feel so drawn to Alanya in Turkey and woukd like to live there as a retiree as uk life dies not suit me. As I am ... Read More

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2 years ago
Beanie

Etias beginning 2023 for Cyprus by Beanie

When the Etias begin how will it affect the Swallows who come for six months with their temporary residence permits? Then back to uk. Do they need an Etias?

Beanie

Is this the announcement Toon? 2021 The Civil registry and Migration Department announces that old types of identity cards, which do not bear an expiration date, will cease to be valid on August 3, 2026. In this regard, holders of ID cards, which ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
anthonyfarrow

Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow

Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...

Beanie

I have wise too and currrently in uk with uk address. If on moving to Cyprus do I have to change address to Cyprus? Does it affect banking if there is a delay in this if I have temporary address at first? Should I just wait until I have a permanent ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
anthonyfarrow

Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow

Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...

Beanie

Toon, I have Wise account also good. Have u used a digital bank for large deposits for say a house sale and deposited the money? I assume I woukd need documentation for proof? So it will be holding a large amount there. Seems safe but woukd like to ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Beanie

Etias beginning 2023 for Cyprus by Beanie

When the Etias begin how will it affect the Swallows who come for six months with their temporary residence permits? Then back to uk. Do they need an Etias?

Beanie

Yep! What about myself and others who have MEU1 and flit between countries,, many do in Cyprus. Read More

Beanie created a thread
2 years ago

Etias beginning 2023 for Cyprus

When the Etias begin how will it affect the Swallows who come for six months with their temporary residence permits? Then back to uk. Do they need an Etias? Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Beanie

Exchanging uk driving licence for cypriot by Beanie

Looking at the list of countries who can exchange their driving licence for Cypriot I don’t see UK? Is that correct? We cannot exchange anymore.

Beanie

Also UK is nit on the reciprocal list for exchange. Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Beanie

Exchanging uk driving licence for cypriot by Beanie

Looking at the list of countries who can exchange their driving licence for Cypriot I don’t see UK? Is that correct? We cannot exchange anymore.

Beanie

What I read is that you must wait six months before doing it as you need six months utility bills. Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
2 years ago
Beanie

Exchanging uk driving licence for cypriot by Beanie

Looking at the list of countries who can exchange their driving licence for Cypriot I don’t see UK? Is that correct? We cannot exchange anymore.

Beanie

Yes Toon, but can we? Uk is not on the list for exchanging. That is my question. Read More

Beanie created a thread
2 years ago

Exchanging uk driving licence for cypriot

Looking at the list of countries who can exchange their driving licence for Cypriot I don’t see UK? Is that correct? We cannot exchange anymore. Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
3 years ago
anthonyfarrow

Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow

Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...

Beanie

Just thinking about all the new banking rules in uk and if you live in eu no uk bank account. I’m talking about if you have significant savings in uk. Hie many I wonder just use a relatives address or friends and do you feel secure? How would ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
3 years ago
morton1952

yellow slip validity by morton1952

Hi there , i,m a new member ,name is Ray, looking to see if anyone can answer q regarding yellow slip. We obtained our meu1 in january 2019, but for health reasons moved back to uk in december 2019, but now looking to move back in the next few ...

Beanie

I don’t like asking on these public forums toon, they can be very critical and not very nice. It was Morton52 on here that caught my eye as he is in the same boat as me. I have written to him hopefully he replies. Thank you fir all your non ... Read More

Beanie replied to a thread
3 years ago
morton1952

yellow slip validity by morton1952

Hi there , i,m a new member ,name is Ray, looking to see if anyone can answer q regarding yellow slip. We obtained our meu1 in january 2019, but for health reasons moved back to uk in december 2019, but now looking to move back in the next few ...

Beanie

I was hoping to hear how the others got on in the same boat?. Did they just come back and resume living there or were there restrictions etc., time will tell. As things stand I am too nervous to travel even now, also my husband just died six weeks ... Read More