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[pinky6782]

would my british born cypriot fiance have to do the army when we come over to live? where can we obtain info on this?

[Hazza]

Yes he would pinky. Saying that, I've been here for just over 2 years and have yet to do my service. I have yet to walk into the army offices to declare that I am living here.

[pinky6782]

does that mean that if he doesnt declare that he lives there, he wont have to do it? if he does, any idea how many months it is? or years?

[Hazza]

He will, as I'm sure I will be found.

How old is your other half? It will probably be for around 6 months. I have a knee problem, had it since I was in the UK. I go to the doctor on a regular basis over here in Cyprus complaining of the same problem with my knee, making sure I keep getting reciepts on payments and a note of why I visited in the first place (if you get my drift).

[pantheman]

Pinky,

here is some info i gave on another thread.

if you were born outside cyprus, my understanding (now we are in the EU) is you don't need to do army for as long as you don't have cyprus citizenship.

Once you apply for citizenship (ne real benefits) you will need to do army. The last i heard it is now 3 months (possibly changed from 6)

Depending on the type of job you do, you may need citizenship to practice (eg, being an architect, doctor and so on).

These are the rules so far, you can live in cyprus as long as you want without the fear of conscription. I have an exit visa, i now never show it and it never gets asked for!!

hope this helps.

Pantheman

[Charnwood Fox]

An English Cypriot work colleague of mine got caught whilst on holiday in Cyprus about 18 years ago.
It took weeks before we found out why he did not return to work.

Mark