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@phildraper

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English looking for information about Cyprus

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Registration: 07 December 2021

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phildraper replied to a thread
15 hours ago
R_Aus_1985

Cyprus - pink slip - Company by R_Aus_1985

Hi All,   I am an Indian citizen interested in obtaining a Cypriot Temporary Resident Permit (TRP or ‘pink slip’) to reside in Cyprus with my family. I will be able to meet the financial proof required for my family by ...

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@telf Not seen anything Read More

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Yesterday
phildraper

Super8 and VHS by phildraper

But of a strange one this but I have a bunch of super8 film and VHS recordings from my dad and was wondering if anyone knows a company on the island who could convert these to digital format

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Thanks Toon I will check out the photo shop when I am down there next. Thali Curry house sounds like a plan to me lol Read More

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Yesterday
R_Aus_1985

Cyprus - pink slip - Company by R_Aus_1985

Hi All,   I am an Indian citizen interested in obtaining a Cypriot Temporary Resident Permit (TRP or ‘pink slip’) to reside in Cyprus with my family. I will be able to meet the financial proof required for my family by ...

phildraper

I think I will speak to the lawyer who got my friends PR for their stay in 2021 as I have evidence of boarding passes that I was in Cyprus in 2018. If this means I am able to apply for PR I will be doing that rather than going thru the 5 years of ... Read More

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Yesterday

Super8 and VHS

But of a strange one this but I have a bunch of super8 film and VHS recordings from my dad and was wondering if anyone knows a company on the island who could convert these to digital format Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
Yesterday
R_Aus_1985

Cyprus - pink slip - Company by R_Aus_1985

Hi All,   I am an Indian citizen interested in obtaining a Cypriot Temporary Resident Permit (TRP or ‘pink slip’) to reside in Cyprus with my family. I will be able to meet the financial proof required for my family by ...

phildraper

People I know got PR this year after being here 3 months as they were here looking for a house in 2021. They did not purchase. They only returned last year. Does the holiday criterior work only if you were here in 2021 or would it work for the ... Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
4 days ago
stevebillo1

Airport Transfers Peyia by stevebillo1

Does anyone know the best taxi company or any locals who do airport transfers from Paphos to upper Peyia and back, I have a list with taxi companies on it sent by Toon a while ago, but its often best to ask people who live in the area as they will ...

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Get the bus lol Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
last week
susangoldsworthy5

Removals from UK to Cyprus by susangoldsworthy5

HI all Just sold the house in UK and now ready to look at removal companies. Does anyone have any recommendations? Finding it very difficult to get quotes this side.

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Research bringing vehicles as road tax on 5 yr + diesel is very high. Vehicles are more expensive here so check before deciding. Tot dutyd vat free import requires vehicle to be owned over 6 months. 20 ft container is all you need unless you have ... Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
jonathonkennard

Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard

Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one

phildraper

Thanks. The usual simple straightforward stuff then lol Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
jonathonkennard

Working visas for people with permanent resendancy by jonathonkennard

Hi As I understand it being a Permanent Resident in Cyprus doesn't grant you the right to work but is the process to get the work visa easier at all and is there help from possible companies in Cyprus to help gain one

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Toon If PR is acquired by being in Cyprus on a temp residence visa for 5 years does that allow us to work do you think? Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
phildraper

Car tax time again by phildraper

When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ...

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Toon thanks for the link. Yep that works fine. This was quick and easy. Not so happy about the e384.00 for the old diesel :-/ Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
phildraper

Car tax time again by phildraper

When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ...

phildraper

OK I will give that a try then. Thanks Read More

phildraper created a thread
2 weeks ago

Car tax time again

When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ... Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
last month
Paulie70

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 ...

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"CYPRUS MIGRATION DEPARTMENT - UK EXPATSYou will be aware that if you are a holder of a yellow slip confirming your residency, this will not be valid after mid 2026. It is recommended that you upgrade your residency to biometric residency as soon ... Read More

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last month
Kellykeighley6

Inmigration by Kellykeighley6

Hi all,Hopefully someone can offer some advice. I am an EU passport holder my partner and children are both UK passport holders. The process is straight forward and both MEU 1 and 2 have been completed.My partner has been offered a job obviously ...

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Not good news at all. Unfortunately I would say you should engage a professional to assist. I understand it is something you can do yourself but it is way better with professional help as they generally have ways of dealing with immigration! It ... Read More

phildraper replied to a thread
last month
dvb123

Cyprus long-term resident status after five years by dvb123

Cyprus long-term resident status after five yearsCyprus long-term resident status after five yearsBy Marios KonstantinouUpdated: February 20, 2024Long-term resident status in Cyprus and throughout the EU is granted to promote stability and ...

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Interesting as First Direct show the DWP payment pending for days before it then shows cleared! Maybe I should change it to Revolut I did make a transfer from Revolut to Hellenic yesterday and normally it takes about 2-3 hours in banking hours to ... Read More