Population: 1.2 million

Capital city: Nicosia

Official languages: Greek & Turkish

Currency: Euro

With a valid passport, UK citizens can travel to Cyprus, now with no COVID-19 restrictions to be seen either. After Britain’s exit from the European Union, visas are a new stipulation. If you wish to stay for less than 90 days, there will be no visa requirements.

With fantastic weather and a desirable lifestyle, Cyprus has become a popular location for Brits looking to seek a warmer life. The Mediterranean island nation is also home to many English speakers, which makes it an even better location for Brits who may not speak the local languages; Greek and Turkish.

Prior to Brexit, there were no requirements for British Citizens looking to relocate, as both countries belonged to the EU at the time. Now that the United Kingdom has left the European Union, Brits looking to move to Cyprus will have to jump through some hoops to make it work.

If you already lived in Cyprus prior to 1st January 2021, you do not have to do anything as you can legally stay since you were there prior to Brexit. However, if you did not live in Cyprus before Brexit, you will need to explore your options. Currently, a British Citizen can stay in Cyprus without a visa for 90 days within a 180-day period on a short-stay visa. For those British citizens who want to settle and live permanently in Cyprus, you will need to obtain a long-term visa. You can find out more about how to obtain a visa for living in Cyprus after Brexit on the government website.

Please note that many of these things will not apply to you if you are moving from another EU (European Union) State and/or you are a citizen of the EU (European Union) due to the free movement of goods throughout the EU.

Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning an international removal to Cyprus:

• Original Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
• Original T2L (page 4) signed by customs at origin (shipments from European Union (EU) countries, including diplomats)
• Removal packing list – We will complete this if you want us to undertake a full packing service for your removal
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / express waybill / air waybill (AWB) (must show C status for EU countries) – We will take care of this if completing the entire international removal to Cyprus for you.
• Sale agreement / termination of rental agreement in origin country (non-EU countries)
• Exemption form from the local Embassy (diplomats from non-EU countries)
• Form 1002 signed and stamped by the local Embassy
• Letter of employment (non-EU countries) (diplomats from non-EU countries)
• Bank statement confirming you have enough funds in Cyprus (non-EU countries)
• Copy of ticket / boarding pass of flight to Cyprus (non-EU countries)
• Utility bills (non-EU countries)

We recommend providing these as soon as possible to reduce delays with your removal to Cyprus. Late receipt of documentation can lead to missed shipments, additional charges and penalties at Cypriot Customs. For your own protection, we will almost never ship your goods without the above in place.

• All shipments arriving from non-EU member countries are inspected.
• Less-than-container load (LCL) shipments and air shipments are inspected at the port/airport.
• Full container load (FCL) shipments are inspected at the residence by Customs officers.
• New items arriving from non-EU member countries are dutiable.
• All items owned and used for less than 6 months are considered new.
• This period excludes the shipping time to Cyprus.
• Customers must declare new items to Customs; otherwise, penalties, duties and taxes will be charged.
• The pre-alert must be sent at least 48 hours before the arrival of shipment at Larnaca (air shipments from EU member countries).
• A wharfage charge is a Port Authority charge based on the weight of the shipment on all import and export shipments and is even charged on diplomatic shipments.
• Wharfage charges are approximately EUR 110-150 for a 20′ container and approximately EUR 130-200 for a 40′ container with household goods and personal effects.
• For LCL shipments it can vary from EUR 50-100.
• All customers pay a wharfage charge regardless of their status.
• All solid wood packing materials used as overcasing, bracing or blocking must conform to EU Commission Directive 2004/102/EC (ISPM15) and be appropriately and clearly marked with IPPC symbol, registration and treatment codes.
• Returning students bringing used household goods and personal effects from non-EU member countries must pay duties and VAT ranging from approximately 18-33% on the current value declared to Customs.
• Duties depend on the items being imported.

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, odd accidents  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 relocation to Cyprus, then you can download the insurance form and email the completed form back to your international relocation manager.