border crossings in the south to come north

kathy1


Joined: 02/12/2008
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:08

weve recentley bought in the north in alsacak,last time we were there we came over the border fom larnaca with a hire car ,and our passports were stamped will this be a problem when we come again.also who are the best car hire company in the south to come north.or the best company in the north to hire from

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:23

Dear Kathy, re msg 1



ABSOLUTELY, NO WAY can the RoC immigration do anything to you, other than cancel any "TRNC" "visa".. and hand your passport back



Just DON'T carry any documentation relating to your "purchase" as it might be on land still owned by a GC.. ( a Criminal offence in the RoC - but they've never ,YET, enforced it )



Can't help with the Car Hire .. over a year since I hired a car in the "south" .. *I* recommend hiring one in the north, as the third party "insurance" on the GC car , in the north - is LOUSY..

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:27

hi kathy



emailed you



kav

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:28

(cont) this link will help N-S,



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/12913.asp



oh and please DON'T call the UN "cease fire line" a "border"... it is nothing of the sort as far as the UK, EU, UN are concerned ;)

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:39

Hi....use the interent to search for a car hire company...it is best to hire / pick up from Larnaca

Check on their website that they do allow their cars north ( approx 60% do )



If you hire a car in the north..you will still have to find transport to the north from larnaca.



The border is no problem...use your passport and white slip from your last visit...no problem



Do not forget..you will have to buy additional car insurance at the crossing ( at the kiosk )...third party only available



hope this helps

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 15:54

Dear Stewart, re msg 5



1/ The OP ( orig poster) is concerned - I think - about the "TRNC" "stamps" in their passport, and their arrival into Cyprus at Larnaca - not crossing over the "green line"..



2/ If they did have the piece of paper called a "visa" and lost it - it is no problem to write out a new one and have it "stamped".



3/ If you have a prang on this "insurance" check the cover -it is only minimal - approx 2-2.5K GBP and will will not cover the cost of retrieval/ replacement - it is something to bear in mind, when hiring in the south to go north...

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 16:39

Border it is a BORDER, no matter who much it irks you... lol

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 16:56

argus book on line cheapest

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:10

Ah Dee, re msg 7 as you seem to have "time on your hands" ... "we" await your apology re the Mosques... do you need the link to remind us of your promise..

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:13

Apology is a long way off border, I still havent seen any...I will keep looking though lol

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:36

Dear MMMMM....not sure what you are referring to...entry into the north is never stamped into your passport..just onto your white entry "slip" ??? or is this now changed?



point 2....yes agreed...if you do not have one or your one is full..get a new one at the crossing.



point 3...had an accident last year ( not my fault...car was fixed and ready again within 48 hours...if it had been my fault...I would have had to have it towed back over the crossing to get it fixed.



An additional benefit to hiring from the south..is you can cross as much as you like with no probs ie shopping, touring, meeting family at Larnaca

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:52

Dear Dee, re msg 10



thank you for confirming the value of your "promises" ! ;)



Hi Stewart, re msg 11 - I can only suggest you re-read msg 1 - it clearly says their passports were stamped and they are "worried" about it.



re the hire car - agreed it gives you freedom to drive anywhere in Cyprus, but IF the accident was your fault and the cost of repair was way in excess of the cover of repairing - and say the car was "impounded" - pending inspection - you might be liable for a HUGE bill that would not be covered.



Remember cars cost MUCH more in Cyprus than in the UK / Ireland

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:29

Border, my promises are good, I just haven't seen any...

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:43

Dearest Dee, re msg 13



Perhaps instead of worrying about your weight you should seek out an optician..? There's only 101 of 'em to choose from.. ;)



You know, I'm a very patient chap....