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Everything you need to help you plan your move.
We always recommend speaking directly to the relevant embassy for the most accurate and up to date moving advice:
Popular Destinations in Cyprus
Global Moving Services is vastly experience in international removals to cities all over the globe. Their long history and detailed knowledge of different countries makes them the perfect choice for your move. Here are some of the most popular destinations we are asked to move people to in Cyprus:
Famagusta, Kyrenia, Limassol, Larnaca, Nicosia, Paphos. Get a quote to one of these places
Need Help?
If you are unsure about what you need, one of our international move managers is always willing to help. Just call us on +44 121 392 1720, or fill out an international removal enquiry, and we’ll ease you through the process.
Moving Your Money
If you’re moving to Cyprus, it’s very likely you’ll have to exchange a large amount of currency. Many people waste thousands doing this through their bank as they think there is no alternative; but we partner with Global Reach who specialise in doing just this. Global Reach will offer all Global Moving Services customers preferential rates when exchanging currency and guarantee to beat other rates you’re receiving. Ask one of our move managers about this, to find out more click here or give us a call: +44 121 392 1720.
Get Insurance
We always advise taking out an insurance policy with us on every move. Although we like to think we’re the best in the industry, the odd accident can occasionally happen. For added peace of mind, make sure to speak to one of our move managers about this.
If you have already contracted us for your international removal to Cyprus, then you can download the insurance form and email the completed form back to your international relocation manager.
Moving Your Car Or Motorcycle
Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning to move your vehicle to Cyprus:
- Copy of Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
- OBL / express waybill / C status AWB (C Status for air shipments from EU countries)
- Removal packing list
- Exemption certificate from the local Embassy (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
- Original registration (client must attend LIMASSOL Customs if shipping a car, bike, or boat) (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
- Sale agreement / termination of rental agreement in origin country (non-EU countries)
- Registration of your children at local schools
- Bank statement confirming the owner of the goods has an account in Cyprus
- Proof of insurance for the 6 months prior to entry
- Letter of employment
- Form 1002 stamped and signed by the local Embassy (applicable only to diplomatic relocations / diplomats moving)
Additional Import Advice
- An owner of the goods from a non-EU country can import one car duty free under the following conditions:
- It is already registered in his/her name and used for more than 6 months.
- The mileage is more than 6,000 kms.
- The owner of the goods lived abroad for a continuous period of 12 months prior to transfer of normal residence.
- The car must be imported within 6 months from owner of the goods’ transfer of primary residence to Cyprus.
- The owner of the goods must prove relocation to Cyprus permanently.
- The owner of the goods must pay value added tax (VAT), which is approximately 18% on the current value assessed by the Customs.
- Upon arrival, the owner of the goods must apply to the Immigration office for permanent residency.
- The car will first be released to the owner of the goods as a “visitor” and will receive a temporary importation license (Form C104); extensions may be granted if application is made prior to the expiration date.
- For an owner of the goods from an EU country, VAT and excise duties are not payable provided the owner of the goods meets the criteria required for the import of a motor vehicle from a non-EU country.
- If the owner of the goods does not meet the criteria, the payment of excise duties is required.
- VAT will only be waived if the car is more than 6 months old and the mileage is more than 6000 kms.
- Documents should not be left inside the car (motor bikes).
- An owner of the goods from an EU country can import:
- If less than 599 cc, then no duties or taxes are paid provided age of motor bike is more than 6 months and the mileage is more than 6000 kms (non-EU origin).
- If over 599 cc, the same rules and regulations for motor vehicles apply (non-EU origin).
- An owner of the goods can only import motor vehicles / bikes free of duties and taxes if registered in their own name.
- An owner of the goods from a non-EU country can import a motor bike if less than 599 cc duty free:
- However, if the owner does not meet all of the criteria (see regulations for motor vehicles, then the duties of approximately 6-8% plus VAT (approximately 15%) must be paid on the total amount (duty and VAT).
- If the motor bike is more than 499 cc, then the regulations for other motor vehicles apply.
Relocating Your Pets to Cyprus
These documents will be required when planning to relocate your pet to Cyprus:
- Veterinary Health Certificate
- Vaccination Record
Additional Import Advice
- Pets must be identifiable through tattoo or an electronic identification system.
Think very carefully before moving these items to Cyprus. Items on this list will be taxed and/or require specific permission to import. In all cases they must be declared prior to you relocating to Cyprus:
- Leather and fur coats/shoes (authorization is required)
- Medication (for personal use only)
- Alcoholic beverages may be included in FCL containers as follows:
- Up to 12 sealed bottles are acceptable
- Up to 20 open bottles are acceptable
Do not move any of these items to Cyprus:
- Pornographic materials
- Drugs and narcotics
- The following additional items are prohibited in GMS Baggage/Courier Consignments:
- Aerosols (all kinds, Hairspray, Deodorant etc)
- Aftershaves / Perfumes / Fragrances
- Airbags
- Alcoholic Drinks or Bottles
- Ammunition of any kind
- Animals of any kind (Dead or Alive)
- Any items containing Petrol (Liquid, Gas or Fumes)
- Biological Samples
- Car Batteries
- Cash & Cards (Credit / Debit)
- Chainsaws
- Cheques (Bank)
- Christmas Crackers
- Counterfeit Currency
- Dangerous Goods
- Driving Licence
- Drugs (Including Prescription)
- Engines
- Excrement / Filth
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fish (Dead or Live)
- Foodstuffs (all kinds)
- Hazardous Goods
- Human Remains (including ashes)
- Infectious Substances
- Knives
- Laptop Computers, Mobile/Smart Phones or Tablets
- Lighters
- Lottery Tickets
- Nail Varnish / Nail Varnish Remover
- Oils
- Paints
- Passports
- Perishable Goods (All)
- Plants / Seeds etc
- Printer Toner
- Seatbelt Tensioners and Steering Wheels
- Stamps
- Tobacco
- Water
- Weapons (all kinds, including replicas)
- Windscreens
Disclaimer: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This information is provided as a guide only. While Global Moving Services has exercised reasonable care in publishing this information, Global Moving Services makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.