Expat Guides for Cyprus
Step-by-step guides for everything you need when moving to Cyprus. Written from first-hand experience.
Arrival & Setup
Open a Bank Account
Bank of Cyprus vs Hellenic. Documents, timeline, tips.
Get Your Yellow Slip (EU)
MEU1 registration. Required within 4 months.
Get Your Tax Number (TIN)
Free, same-day. Needed for everything official.
Register for GeSY Healthcare
Universal healthcare. €1 GP visits, €6 specialists.
Register for Social Insurance
Mandatory for employed and self-employed. Rates and process.
Find an Apartment
Where to search, what to check, lease terms.
Connect Electricity
EAC setup, deposit, billing.
Connect Water
Water Board registration, quick and cheap.
Get Internet Installed
Cyta vs Epic, fiber check, installation process.
Get a Mobile SIM Card
10 minute process. Prepaid vs contract.
Money & Tax
Visas & Residency
Driving & Transport