mbohills57
Scottish expat in Cyprus
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32
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Scottish
Registration: 27 July 2023
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Visa Application by jaykearney226
Hi folks I sent my email request to immigration for an appointment for our visas as instructed on the immigration website 2 weeks ago and I have heard nothing. My husband has an Irish passport and I have a UK passport. Is this normal not to have a ...
Into 3rd year here got bio metric card last year with only 2 months left to run on it. Seen my agent other day and asked her about cards she basically said that they weren't issuing them ! Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
Hi as my only income is state pension and 2xprivate pensions for immigration reason I have them transferred straight to my Hellenic account otherwise I wouldn't meet the criteria needed for to be allowed to stay ...mind they are nowhere near the ... Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
@Toon, mistake me if I'm wrong but someone post on here a while ago that all their dealings were with Revolut and they were having problems at immigration because of this. Don't think they had a local bank set up ....whatever way I hope they got ... Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
You need to show immigration a regular income ie pensions going into your Cypriot bank they are not interested in what your savings are they just want to know that you can fund yourself and not want anything from them Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
I personally prefer Wise to Revolut as you get a better exchange rate but for immigration purposes you need to have a bank account Read More
Bank charges by Kevin Thompson
Hi, I’m looking to open a bank account in Cyprus and haven’t decided between Hellenic and Bank of Cyprus yet, but they both seem to get similar reviews.looking at their websites I’ve been trying to work out the ongoing bank ...
Hellenic charges 5 euro per month but with them if your depositing money go to machine cause if person behind desk counts it they charge you 3 euros also charge for bank statements that need signed 5 euros .These have been only dealings I have with ... Read More
Defaulters of Maintenance Payments by makarelk
Has anyone else on this platform had problems with property owners who refuse to pay their maintenance fees? Does anyone have any helpful information on this topic?
My friends complex has no pool no lift no bin collection it dire all because owners don't pay fees ..they just accept it as way of life now Read More
Cost of Fly Screens by MacGeorge8035
Has anyone have any idea how much a flyscreen would cost for a Patio door 2m wide by 2.2m high?
My partner replaced ours himself just bought the mesh from Superhome Centre and the tool required and off he went ...made a good job of it too. Ps he doesn't recommend wire as if it gets a kink you can't get it out Read More
Travel to and From the UK by MacGeorge8035
I am in my second year here with temporary residency visa. I will shortly be going to the UK for a week and I am unsure what I need to do at immigration when I leave and come back.As I still do not have my biometric id card do I just need to show my ...
No problem with just your receipt as they just use ref number 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 ...
@phildraper,that is a good question as I very rarely go to pharmacy 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 ...
@Toon, I already get it but just thought it strange after only one payment they sent me that even though I was based in Paphos when I applied.Thank you anyways Read More
UK State Pension
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 ... Read More
Merry Christmas by Toon
Merry Christmas to everyone . The Expat team, all our readers and contributors.Have a great festive season have fun and stay safe.Toon
Merry Christmas and all the Best for 2024 to All x Read More
Visitors visa by kevinlewis2323
Good evening allGreat news I managed to get my second years visitors visa yesterday!But asked the question Do I get granted citizenship after 5 years ?( which I thought)Their replyNo you will need to keep applying for a visitors visa indefinitely Or ...
It baffles me how when on a temporary visa that we are required to have 2000+ euros per month going into a Cypriot bank account when most working are only earning around a 1000 if that.I only just managed to keep my visa this year but every penny ... Read More
GESY and S1 holders by Toon
ATTENTION ALL S1 DOCUMENT HOLDERS! If you are on GESY as being an S1 document holder and therefore having the white 'medical card' (as it is known) PLEASE NOTE that this card has an expiry date and needs to be renewed.If you are on GESY with an S1 ...
Ty Toon, big help once again Read More