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@charles533

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English expat in Cyprus

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Registration: 04 February 2023

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charles533 replied to a thread
2 days ago
stevebillo1

Banking Enquiry by stevebillo1

Does anyone know if a Bank of Cyprus joint account can be opened at the branch in Peyia, or would we have to do this in Paphos, we want to open an account purely to satisfy immigration requirements if we appy for pink slip residency later in 2025, ...

charles533

For you newbeis a Cyprus Bank account is a must to obtain Residency. As Toon said we pay our bills through various methods. JCC or directly to the Provider. I must be honest, I dont have a local account now but then again us lot have been here for a ... Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
last week
elaeroplano

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 ...

charles533

Suggest you use my translator. The name of the Company is Multiglossaemail info@multiglossa.com> Tel: 22 270799 His name is Saro.You must say you have been asked by Capt, Charles to contact Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
ngliv

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 ...

charles533

Cyprus has been badly hit by AMLand other legislations. They have to prove to the EU on providing "source of funds". It is a numbers game and to ask the more legitimate entities is easier so when the "stats" emerge, they have done their so called ... Read More

charles533 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 ...

charles533

There in lies the difference on the Eastern side. Request for appointment to appointment and card all within 30 days. Thanks to my local friends as well. Flashed the card with Passport last week at Schipol. Did not even look at the passport. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
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 ...

charles533

@Toon Hey Bud, yeah, am going to do the usual travel. are you coming over in the New Year.If so home for a pint??? 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 ...

charles533

@Kellykeighley6 Then please contact me as Toon also has advised. Note, I will be travelling from 20th till 4th Jan and may not access mails. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
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 ...

charles533

Very simple question-- is this Eastern Cyprus or the dreaded Western area.?? I can advise on the East but definitly not on the West. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
2 months ago
incognito2411666

Car recovery services by incognito2411666

Morning all - thankfully the brutal sun has removed its hat! 😎Could anyone please recommend a breakdown service - thinking it's probably prudent to have a subscription should anything go array (which has happened a few times 🙄). ...

charles533

However, spare one thought-- it takes about 2 hours for the recovery to arrive. Have spoken to many in this part and it seems standard. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
2 months ago
incognito2411666

Car recovery services by incognito2411666

Morning all - thankfully the brutal sun has removed its hat! 😎Could anyone please recommend a breakdown service - thinking it's probably prudent to have a subscription should anything go array (which has happened a few times 🙄). ...

charles533

will state the same as Toon. Your Insurance Policy has a recovery service. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
2 months ago
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 ...

charles533

@SimCityAT Have NEVER used an Agent. Always go there by myself for anything I have wanted and behold have always got it. Yesterday, walked in collected my Biometric card, took all of 5 mins. (35 days from application) Had a nice chat with the lady ... Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
2 months ago
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 ...

charles533

@Toon Morning, big boy. Was at the Immigration yesterday to pick up the Biometric Card. Took a toal of 35 days to get it but then again, you know about who I know. I spoke to the lady in Greek so there was no problem but understood from her that we ... Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Julien

New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

charles533

@helgasnowdon I think I replied to you earlier. I live in Sotira and have been here for 9 years. You may contact me if you wish for any updates on Sotira. Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Toon

New requirements for residency as of 1st Jan 2023 by Toon

We have been anticipating reforms to the law on permanent residency but were not aware that regulations on temporary residency permits would undergo revision.According to the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, third-country nationals can extend ...

charles533

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charles533 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Toon

New requirements for residency as of 1st Jan 2023 by Toon

We have been anticipating reforms to the law on permanent residency but were not aware that regulations on temporary residency permits would undergo revision.According to the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, third-country nationals can extend ...

charles533

@Toon Done, cold beers await your arrival. Just give me a heads up Read More

charles533 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Toon

New requirements for residency as of 1st Jan 2023 by Toon

We have been anticipating reforms to the law on permanent residency but were not aware that regulations on temporary residency permits would undergo revision.According to the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, third-country nationals can extend ...

charles533

Toon,am glad you keep up with all this mind boggling rules and changes and am learning just in case i have to help some one in ths part of the world. All I will say is Thank God the both of us came in when we did. PS, will get my Biometric card in ... Read More