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[Bill]

Well I'm off to Cyprus today for 8 weeks and up to now I've received three wedding / one engagement and one christening invitations and probably more to come when we arrive--

The couple who are christening their baby (my ex next door neighbours but we have kept the friendship going after they moved ) rang a few months ago to find out the dates we would be in Cyprus so they could arrange the christening when we would be there.

Now that says a lot about the friendships I've established over the years of visiting Cyprus and leads me to believe that when I retire next year and come to live in Cyprus instead of being just a visitor I will be accepted as a good neighbour and friend .

It's really refreshing when positive things happen like this and makes me feel very welcome -- lets just hope the immigration feel the same way when I apply for my residents papers next year

Back in September --- be good -- and don't argue too much

Bill

[Sotos]

Bill you are not an EU citizen?

[Bill]

Bill you are not an EU citizen?

Yes I am --- but will still need to apply for a residents permit -- used to be pink but now yellow slip --- if I want to stay for more than three months -- which will be the case when I retire to Cyprus next January / February.

Funny thing is I wouldn't have any problems in Greece.

Bill

[andri_cy]

Then why do you have a problem in Cyprus? Isnt EU law the same for all countries?

[G.Man]

Then why do you have a problem in Cyprus? Isnt EU law the same for all countries?

Nope Cyprus have their own little rules and everyone here needs an Alien Registration Card...

[bambina]

Then why do you have a problem in Cyprus? Isnt EU law the same for all countries?

Nope Cyprus have their own little rules and everyone here needs an Alien Registration Card...

[Svetlana]

Not all citizens of these 10 countries (the 'new EU nations) will have the same benefits as citizens of the 15 established countries of the EU. Nationals of Cyprus and Malta have complete freedom of movement and are not required to register as workers. However, British citizens wanting to live and work in Cyprus or Malta are subject to restrictions.

Lana

[bambina]

Well I'm off to Cyprus today for 8 weeks and up to now I've received three wedding / one engagement and one christening invitations and probably more to come when we arrive--

The couple who are christening their baby (my ex next door neighbours but we have kept the friendship going after they moved ) rang a few months ago to find out the dates we would be in Cyprus so they could arrange the christening when we would be there.

Now that says a lot about the friendships I've established over the years of visiting Cyprus and leads me to believe that when I retire next year and come to live in Cyprus instead of being just a visitor I will be accepted as a good neighbour and friend .

It's really refreshing when positive things happen like this and makes me feel very welcome -- lets just hope the immigration feel the same way when I apply for my residents papers next year

Back in September --- be good -- and don't argue too much

Bill

maybe its just your personality? are you kind and always in good mood?

[miltiades]

This may help to clarify the situation as far as EU citizens are concerned when either seeking employment or residential status in Cyprus. In some ways it doesnt seem fair since Cypriots can work and live throughout the EU without the need of registration or the obtaining of a permit.
All European citizens have the right to seek work in most countries of the EU. The Republic of Cyprus has not adopted a transitional agreement, and thus the principle of the freedom of movement of workers between EU countries is applicable in full.

Under the Freedom of Movement and Residence of Nationals of the Member States of the European Union and of their Family Members Law of 2003, nationals of other Member States must take steps to obtain a residence permit within three months of entering the Republic, except where their employment is seasonal.

The procedure which all European citizens must follow after arriving in Cyprus is laid down in the Freedom of Movement and Residence of Nationals of the Member States of the EU and of their Family Members Law of 2003. The procedure requires European citizens who come to Cyprus for work to register with the Central Register of Aliens. After being registered, they can look for work if they wish, either through the district labour offices (in all of the cities) or by approaching employers directly themselves. They must submit an application for a residence permit to the Population and Migration Archive within three months. Persons who are receiving unemployment benefit in the country from which they come must bring an E303 certificate with them.

[Svetlana]

EU Nationals wishing to reside in Cyprus must prove financial self-sufficiency (income or deposit) and provision for health care to Immigration before residency permits are issued.

Lana