@shotokan101
Scottish looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 14 March 2019
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Need Documents Translating for Company Registration by elaeroplano
Hello - I am working with a friend to set up a new insurance broker registered in Cyprus. Our lawyer in Cyprus has sent us documents for the Memorandum for New Company and Articles of Association, both in Greek (fair enough). We would like to ...
Hello - I am working with a friend to set up a new insurance broker registered in Cyprus. Our lawyer in Cyprus has sent us documents for the Memorandum for New Company and Articles of Association, both in Greek (fair enough). We would like to review ... Read More
Advice needed on bank request by ngliv
Hello,We are UK citizens and have a bank account with Bank of Cyprus and a current housing loan with them taken many years ago - pre Brexit. We have been asked to provide data updates by the bank including all our UK bank statements to show / verify ...
@shotokan101 Thing is Jim I agree but.. it's either comply or do without a bank account which impacts on residency applications - @Toon Suspected as much Toon and no point in challenging it in the Cypriot courts either......Jim Read More
Advice needed on bank request by ngliv
Hello,We are UK citizens and have a bank account with Bank of Cyprus and a current housing loan with them taken many years ago - pre Brexit. We have been asked to provide data updates by the bank including all our UK bank statements to show / verify ...
Still don't really understand why that gives them any legal right to any non-cyprus related banking information?Unless it's already stated in the Cyprus bank account or loan Ts&Cs.....Jim 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 ...
It is highly recommended to engage an immigration specialist as it helps take the stress anxiety and frustration out of the residency process .. - @Toon Any rough estimate of costs involved? Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Just received my SMS stating "application approved and will get an official mail soon" So 10 weeks so far Stupid question I know but how soon is their soon -@ToonThank you for your inquiry, you will receive an email soon, with our ... Read More
How bearable/unbearable have/are the recent temperatures? by shotokan101
Hi again,Given the record temperatures seen recently in Cyprus, how "bearable/unbearable" is it actually - especially for going outdoors at home by the pool but also out and about for shopping etc.?With regards to the above, are there any areas or ...
Thanks Phil - that's useful to know - so would living above that "Humidity Line" actually make much difference when at home?Jim Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
Cheers Toon - your responses are always soooooo uplifting...... Jim Read More
Category F Visa Application by MacGeorge8035
Today, I renewed my temporary residency permit which went very smoothly. I did use an Agent which helped a great deal.I have heard a lot about a Category F Visa so today I made some enquiries with my Agent about applying for one. She informed me ...
Thanks Toon - appreciate it.Jim Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
You need to get the white medical card ..go to citizens service centre with id and your documents. Once you have that go to a medical centre of choice and enrol the staff will help you. Whether you pay tax at 2.65% of declared income via your ... Read More
Category F Visa Application by MacGeorge8035
Today, I renewed my temporary residency permit which went very smoothly. I did use an Agent which helped a great deal.I have heard a lot about a Category F Visa so today I made some enquiries with my Agent about applying for one. She informed me ...
Could someone maybe post a description/assessment of how difficult learning Greek to A2 level is likely to be for an adult?Thanks,Jim Read More
How bearable/unbearable have/are the recent temperatures?
Hi again,Given the record temperatures seen recently in Cyprus, how "bearable/unbearable" is it actually - especially for going outdoors at home by the pool but also out and about for shopping etc.?With regards to the above, are there any areas or ... Read More
Annual income requirement to reside vs having savings by psmurphy
Hi,I believe to be a resident in Cyprus you must meet a minimum annual income as belowOn the income side, you need an annual income of at least €28,800 for a couple this must all come from outside of Cyprus (Pensions, Rental Income, Interest ...
Don't forget that you will also need to deposit approx. €30k in a Cyprus Bank from your available savingshttps://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-pink-slip-temporary-residence-permit/Jim 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 ...
@sp0758.....why would that be a problem anyway?Jim Read More
Retire to Cyprus by derekxrp999
Hi I'm retired and I'm looking into relocating to Cyprus, are there reputable companies that do complete packages visa, property search, driving licence, bank account etc..I'm looking at the category F requirements (slow application)I intend to ...
@MacGeorge8035But that's (sort of) my point - that link which says it's for 2024 states that it's only €15k for a married couple..... ?Anyone have the "official" government requirements handy?Jim Read More
Retire to Cyprus by derekxrp999
Hi I'm retired and I'm looking into relocating to Cyprus, are there reputable companies that do complete packages visa, property search, driving licence, bank account etc..I'm looking at the category F requirements (slow application)I intend to ...
Hmmmm...... 🤔https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-permanent-residency/#:~:text=The%20Category%20F%20permanent%20residence,apartment%2C%20but%20it%20is%20advisable. Read More