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How EU Citizens Register to Vote in Cyprus
EU citizens living in Cyprus can vote in local government and European Parliament elections, but not in parliamentary or presidential…
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Residence permits, the digital nomad visa, citizenship routes and everyday legal admin such as road tax, explained for expats in Cyprus.
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How to Find an English-Speaking Lawyer in Cyprus
English is widely used in Cyprus's legal profession, so finding an English-speaking lawyer (an "advocate") is usually easy. The hard part…
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How to Get Married in Cyprus as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
Foreigners, residents and visitors alike, can marry in a civil ceremony before a municipal Marriage Officer in Cyprus. You give notice…
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How to Import a Car to Cyprus from the UK or EU (2026 Guide)
To import a car to Cyprus you clear it through Customs and then register it with the Road Transport Department. A used car brought from…
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MOT in Cyprus: How the Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Works (2026)
In Cyprus, a private car has its first MOT (roadworthiness test) four years after first registration and then every two years. Tests are…
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Permanent Residence (MEU3) for EU Citizens in Cyprus: 2026 Guide
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who have lived legally in Cyprus for five continuous years, without relying on social assistance, can apply for…
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How to Register a Baby's Birth in Cyprus (Expat Guide)
Every baby born in Cyprus must be registered within 15 days of birth, whatever the parents' nationality. The hospital or clinic gives you…
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How to Renew a Residence Permit Online in Cyprus (2026 System)
Since 6 July 2026 non-EU nationals can renew certain Cyprus residence permits online through the gov.cy service "Renewal of residence…
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Living in Cyprus as a UK Citizen After Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement Rights
UK citizens who lived legally in Cyprus before 1 January 2021 keep their right to live and work here under the Withdrawal Agreement. They…
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Making a Will and Probate in Cyprus: A Guide for Expats
Expats in Cyprus should make a written will, signed in front of two witnesses, that also expressly chooses the law of their nationality.…
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How to Pay Road Tax in Cyprus: A Step-by-Step Guide
Road tax in Cyprus is an annual charge on every registered vehicle, and it can be paid online through the Ministry of Transport portal or…
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Cyprus Citizenship by Descent: How to Claim Citizenship Through Cypriot Ancestry
Cyprus citizenship by descent lets people with a Cypriot parent, and in some cases a Cypriot grandparent, claim Cypriot nationality…
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Cyprus Residency Permits: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
Anyone staying in Cyprus for more than 90 days needs a residency permit. EU/EEA citizens register for the Yellow Slip, non-EU citizens…
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How to Get Cyprus Citizenship: Process and Requirements
There are four main routes to Cyprus citizenship for expats: naturalisation after 7 years of residence in the last 10, a…
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How to Navigate Visa and Immigration for Expats in Cyprus
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a visa to live in Cyprus but must register for a residence certificate, the Yellow Slip, if they…
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The Best Golden Visa and Tax-Friendly Countries for Expats
Six countries combine golden visa programmes with tax incentives for expats: Portugal, Spain, Greece, Malta, Cyprus and the United Arab…
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