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Cyprus, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
Schools in Cyprus for expat children: public, private and international
Schools in Cyprus for expat children: free public schooling, the 1 September age rule, Greek classes, private fees of €4,500 to €6,500, French school.
6 min readBudgetRetire in Cyprus: the 5% foreign pension option, S1 and GeSY
Retire in Cyprus with a foreign pension: the 5% option above €5,000, the 0% band to €22,000, S1 health cover, residence proof and common traps.
6 min readPaperworkRenting in Cyprus: deposits, bills and the electronic payment rule
Renting in Cyprus as an expat: usual deposit, rent per square metre, extra bills, the ban on cash and cheque rent from July 2026 and the tax deduction.
6 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Cyprus: papers, checks and the rent rule
Open a bank account in Cyprus as an EU resident: the right to a basic account, documents, tax self-certification, money-laundering checks, mortgages.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Cyprus: the complete checklist for new residents
Moving to Cyprus as an EU citizen? The order of steps: MEU1 registration, tax number, GeSY health cover, rent rules and the traps to avoid early on.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Cyprus from the UK after Brexit: residence, licence and healthcare
Moving to Cyprus from the UK after Brexit: the 90-day limit, temporary residence, MUKW cards, UK licence exchange, GHIC, S1 and tax. Read the rules.
5 min readHealthHealthcare in Cyprus for expats: how GeSY works and who can join
Healthcare in Cyprus explained: who can join GeSY, how to register, what you pay per visit, the €150 yearly cap and when private insurance is needed.
5 min readPaperworkDriving in Cyprus: left-hand traffic, your licence and importing a car
Driving in Cyprus as a new resident: keep your EU licence, the 6-month rule for UK drivers, importing a car in 10 working days, the €150 fee and road tax.
6 min readDaily lifeDaily life in Cyprus: languages, opening hours, holidays and emergency numbers
Living in Cyprus day to day: Greek, Turkish and English, shop and office hours, Orthodox holidays for 2026 and 2027, emergency numbers and local habits.
6 min readBudgetCyprus tax residency and income tax in 2026: the 183-day and 60-day rules
Cyprus tax residency explained: the 183-day and 60-day tests, the 2026 income tax bands (0% to €22,000), new deductions and who must file a return.
6 min readPaperworkCyprus tax identification number (TIC): how to register on Tax For All
Cyprus tax identification number explained: who must register, the online Tax For All steps, documents for EU citizens and why it never arrives by itself.
6 min readPaperworkCyprus residence registration for EU citizens: the MEU1 certificate
Cyprus residence registration for EU citizens: the MEU1 yellow slip, four-month deadline, €20 fee, documents per profile and where to submit.
5 min readBudgetCyprus non-dom status explained: what it covers and what it does not
Cyprus non-dom status explained: the 17-of-20-years test, the defence contribution exemption, 20% and 50% salary exemptions and common myths.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in Cyprus: rent, wages and what to budget
Cost of living in Cyprus with official figures: rent per square metre, purchase prices, minimum wage, GeSY and tax contributions, and surprise bills.
5 min readPaperworkBuying property in Cyprus: title deeds, transfer fees and foreign buyers
Buying property in Cyprus: independent lawyer, title deed checks, deposit within 6 months, transfer fees of 3%, 5% and 8% halved, and non-EU rules.
5 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Cyprus for expats, town by town
Best places to live in Cyprus compared: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta district and Troodos, on work, schools, cars and daily life.
5 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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