Finally lost it with Cyprus bureaucrats

MacGeorge8035 · 2023-07-28T09:41:48+02:00

I have spent months trying to get an appointment to change my UK driving license to a Cypriot one. Every time I rang the phone never got answered. Finally six weeks ago I got an appointment. I arrived today with all my documents but they told me I needed my biometric id card as the yellow slip I had was not valid. I have now been waiting ten (10) months for my card. So I went to immigration and asked when my card would be ready, what a waste of energy that was they had no idea. to be honest this is a complete crock of s**t

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MacGeorge8035 Serial expat

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MacGeorge8035Serial expat17 September 2023 14:42:31

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@Toon I am about to find out if immigration in Paralimni is better than Paphos. Our appointment for renewal is in 9 days.

Toon Cyprus Expert

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ToonCyprus Expert17 September 2023 15:32:12

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@MacGeorge8035

Good luck

MacGeorge8035 Serial expat

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MacGeorge8035Serial expat18 September 2023 08:05:00

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I am renewing my temporary residency next week at immigration in Paralimni. i will see if it is any different to immigration in Paphos.

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phildraperSerial expat18 September 2023 08:07:38

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Can a renewal be applied for at any immigration office? If Paphos is rammed then one of the other more remote office might be a better option?

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MacGeorge8035Serial expat18 September 2023 10:48:39

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@phildraper Not sure, i have moved over to the East of the island hence why i am applying in Paralimni. i have heard of People applying in Nicosia but that may just be a rumour. i will compare my experience in Paralimni with Paphos after i have been next week.

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phildraperSerial expat18 September 2023 11:17:16

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Good luck and pls keep us posted on how it goes

Toon Cyprus Expert

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ToonCyprus Expert18 September 2023 12:36:50

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No.. i believe it cannot it must be done at the district office where you reside

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phildraperSerial expat18 September 2023 12:55:35

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OK rules that option out then lol

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