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In order to aid you in moving to Cyprus we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Cyprus. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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Residence Visa

Passport (covering the two years prior to importation, otherwise the previous passport is required)

Inventory

Exemption Certificate:

For Diplomats certificate must be provided by the Embassy in Cyprus

For offshore company expatriates, a C6 form must be supplied to customs for new items

Evidence that Customer will stay in Cyprus over a year, i.e. Rental Agreement, Contract Lease and Residence Permit

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN ORDER TO SIGN CUSTOMS DECLARATION IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CUSTOMS OFFICER

Used household goods and personal effects may be imported duty-free, but are SUBJECT TO OTHER TAXES provided the goods are:

Intended for the personal use of the owner and his dependents, are not for resale, and Customer has resided less then a year in Cyprus during the last two years from the time of importation

In reasonable quantities

Imported within 12 months of the Customer

Owned for at least 12 months prior to their importation

Duty-free importation also depends on whether the Customer has resided outside of Cyprus for more than one year

New items (invoice required)

Foodstuff

Electric and electronic items

Perfume

Carpets

Sports equipment

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products

Plants (Import License and Phytosanitary Certificate required)

Weapons and ammunition (one shotgun and one air rifle, at least one year old, permitted with Police Permit and Import License)

Narcotics

Wireless telephones (walkie-talkies, etc.)

Pornographic material

One car per family duty-free, for returning Cypriots, provided they are taking up permanent residence in Cyprus, and had their permanent residence abroad for a period of at least 10 years

Foreigners may import autos provided they intend to take up permanent residence

Temporary importation up to one year duty-free if customer has been abroad more then one year during the past two years

Motorcycles are subject to duty

Documents required:

Vehicle Registration in owner's name

Invoice

Passport

Local Road Insurance

Rabies Vaccination and Health Certificate

Import License from local Department of Veterinary Services

Six months home quarantine required