adamincyprus
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 07 June 2023
Immigration office and marriage by adamincyprus
Give me strength.Immigratin making big deal out of the fact me/partner are not married. They need special permission from same made up special department. Despite the face we have letters from muhktar - joint bank account etc etcSupposed to by ...
@Toon not that I see see my end.we have purchased a new car for 32k (we are spending)1 year rental aggreement (both names)children together cyprus joint bank account (different surnames)Im not sure what going to the court at this late stage will ... Read More
Immigration office and marriage by adamincyprus
Give me strength.Immigratin making big deal out of the fact me/partner are not married. They need special permission from same made up special department. Despite the face we have letters from muhktar - joint bank account etc etcSupposed to by ...
@Toon well in terms of financials you mean? one lawer suggested to quickly get married but not sure we can arrange that in the next 12 hours lol Read More
Immigration office and marriage by adamincyprus
Give me strength.Immigratin making big deal out of the fact me/partner are not married. They need special permission from same made up special department. Despite the face we have letters from muhktar - joint bank account etc etcSupposed to by ...
We do have an immigration lawer but I think I understand the law better than they do.We have letter from muktar and even a joint bank account (different surnames) - Why the lawer did not suggest a civil marriage is beyond me. I told them partner is ... Read More
Electricity options by phildraper
Does the electric company in Cyprus have differing tariffs like in the UK with economy 7 green energy etc? I only found one company so I presume there is no competition?
just had our electric bill in - averaging 330 euro per month. Read More
Mantoux Skin Test by adamincyprus
Anybody know somewhere to get the Mantoux test done in the famagusta area please?Privately of course. Been to that general hospital once and they were about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
bugs me when people dont update thread so here goes ----If you have children just head straight to the general hospital. Then a follow up appointment with your doctor (for children) 48 hours later. Was relativaly straight forward once we knew how ... Read More
Car A/C not blowing cold by phildraper
I think it needs a re-gas as not blowing cold. I hope it does not need a compressor! Any suggestions of where to take it? I live in Tala.
500 euro ouch - We just bought a brand new car here and i have to say the aircon is not particulary good in that! getting a better sunshield has made some difference to getting in the car in the mornings however (slightly off topic sorry) Read More
Immigration office and marriage by adamincyprus
Give me strength.Immigratin making big deal out of the fact me/partner are not married. They need special permission from same made up special department. Despite the face we have letters from muhktar - joint bank account etc etcSupposed to by ...
@Toon Yes already past 90 days.The immigration office have not accepted the appliations yet until the 'special approval' has been granted from some obscure office we have no control over.We dont have any document with a stampe on that allows ... Read More
Immigration office and marriage
Give me strength.Immigratin making big deal out of the fact me/partner are not married. They need special permission from same made up special department. Despite the face we have letters from muhktar - joint bank account etc etcSupposed to by ... Read More
Mantoux Skin Test by adamincyprus
Anybody know somewhere to get the Mantoux test done in the famagusta area please?Privately of course. Been to that general hospital once and they were about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
I prefer to use another search engine lol but yes.. i think i would prefer to drive to nicosia rather than visit the local general hospital. Read More
bank accounts - not married. by adamincyprus
Was speaking to couple this week who were wrongly informed they could not have joint bank account unless they was married.Well I have joint bank account (Hellenick) and we are not married.Hopefully that helps somebody.
i didnt need either of those things thankfully. Read More
Filling up in TRNC ..NEW FINE by Toon
Those crossing to the north with the sole purpose of filling up their cars with petrol face a fine of 鈧�4 per litre, a customs department official said Thursday.Customs department spokesman George Constantinou said increased checks to prevent ...
dont regognise the north, except when they can fine you Read More
bank accounts - not married.
Was speaking to couple this week who were wrongly informed they could not have joint bank account unless they was married.Well I have joint bank account (Hellenick) and we are not married.Hopefully that helps somebody. Read More
Mantoux Skin Test
Anybody know somewhere to get the Mantoux test done in the famagusta area please?Privately of course. Been to that general hospital once and they were about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Read More
To install a swimming pool or not by MacGeorge8035
Hii would appreciate people鈥檚 thoughts. We are having a house built and we have been quoted 鈧�22k + VAT for a 6 x 3 metre pool. We are both undecided on the benefits of having a pool installed.so what are other people鈥檚 thoughts, are ...
yes your builder is trying to pull a fast one and I bet he wont do as good a job as the pool company either.We use our pool every day. We wouldnt have moved to cyprus if we was not going to have a pool! Read More
New build disruption by tonyjphilip59
Hi still searching for a new home. Found one we like very much in Tala but it has open non- green land on one side and also in front of property but this slopes away steeply. The land to the side has already been subdivided into individual plots, ...
it will take longer than they say it will thats for certain.The dust will cover your garden daily! Read More
Property rentals .. by Toon
OMG I cannot believe the rental market as it is today ... Greedflation just doesn't come close .. How are these rental.prices affordable to the ordinary hard working law abiding tax paying people of Cyprus ...It is truly scary .
paying 2500 per month for 3 bed villa with a pool - large outdoor plot and its brandnew clean and modern, funny when you tell the locals the act shocked and tell you that you can find it for half that price. However when you ask them to show you... ... Read More
Anti-social behaviour by GuestPoster0520
We live in Coral Bay and over the last few nights we have had extremely loud music coming from a holiday rental villa. The music? starts at 2 o'clock in the morning and has been going on for 3 or 4 hours . We live 200 metres from this villa and our ...
i was told its illegal in cyprus to record people and they can sue you. I have no idea how true that is other than to say a local cypriot told me so.He advised any noise after 11 you can call the police. Read More
Beware of phone call from police by ricolo
Received a phone call today supposedly from the police. The recording said they suspected people trying to use my immigration info and I should press 1 speak to the police. Told my wife and she found a warning on the internet about it being a scam.
you should consider EVERYTHING a scam and then go from there. Read More
Polis or Paralimni by GuestPoster3120
Hi everyone, I'm new to 天美麻豆. I lived in Kato Paphos for 3 years until September 2022 when I unfortunately had to go back to the UK unexpectedly but I'm now returning to where I call my true heart home (Cyprus) in late August. However I can't ...
@kelsov72 We are in this area so please feel free to ask questions. How old are you if I may ask? Read More
Young brits in cyprus by adamincyprus
Spoke to a few people now who seem to suggest the place to meet fellow brits is in the pubs! Cant stand pubs lol any other suggestions. my other half is desperate to meet other young british women with young children!
yeah thought the same although have to wait till september now before kids are back properly. Read More
Young brits in cyprus by adamincyprus
Spoke to a few people now who seem to suggest the place to meet fellow brits is in the pubs! Cant stand pubs lol any other suggestions. my other half is desperate to meet other young british women with young children!
Thanks, yes she needs to get out more and start talking to people! Will have a look on facebook! Read More
Young brits in cyprus
Spoke to a few people now who seem to suggest the place to meet fellow brits is in the pubs! Cant stand pubs lol any other suggestions. my other half is desperate to meet other young british women with young children! Read More
New immigration requirement by phildraper
Just been advised of a new requirement for my immigration appointment in March 2023 2 weeks ahead of the date. Apparently the new requirement is to not only have the x-ray and blood tests but now we need to have a certification form (Ministry of ...
@Toon Today we went for the immigration meeting! We have young children6 years old - had blood test - they seemed to be ok with that14 months old - We took him for blood test. Couldnt do due to small veins. I double checked with the lawer who said ... Read More
New immigration requirement by phildraper
Just been advised of a new requirement for my immigration appointment in March 2023 2 weeks ahead of the date. Apparently the new requirement is to not only have the x-ray and blood tests but now we need to have a certification form (Ministry of ...
@Toon Thanks thats really helpful info. We took 1 year old today for blood test. Not nice to hear them crying and they could not find blood. However now it seems under 6 is not required. Lets prey!!! Read More
fuel prices
Price of petrol in Greek Cyprus is high!Not much of a differen to the UK! Read More
New immigration requirement by phildraper
Just been advised of a new requirement for my immigration appointment in March 2023 2 weeks ahead of the date. Apparently the new requirement is to not only have the x-ray and blood tests but now we need to have a certification form (Ministry of ...
@phildraper Phil where did you get the forms from please?are children also required todo these tests?The company advising us are not very forthcoming with information Read More
Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411
G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...
you can always watch a chap called george on youtube - 'cyprusinsights' he does video ours throughout the winter so you can see just how quiet it will be! Read More
Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411
G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...
@Toon Protaras will be ghost town in winter. Read More