movin to Girne ,do i need?

spectacular


Joined: 05/03/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 15:12

movin to girne in late summer,do i have to b a residant to bring a container full of personal items?TV furnature etc for my apt.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 15:14

hi spectacular

welcome to the forum

to cut a long story short yes you do need a residence permit to bring a container of your personal belongings to pass thru customs

regards

ukturk

shargwen


Joined: 19/03/2008
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 15:27

All you need to get a container of household goods through customs is a signed contract of sale or a signed rental agreement.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 15:43

hi

sharqwen im not sure if you have done this personally and i have heard some people bring in some little goods without a residence visa, but i have never heard anyone bring in a 20ft or 40ft container thru customs with just a signed sales contract or rental agreement, you do need this on top of many other things like



your passport with at least the same expiry of your resi visa

three copies of your packing list in turkish and in english

copy of your bill of landing given by your removel company

copy of delivery note given by removel company

certificate from imigration obtained from the offices in lefkosa stating the log of arrival and departure dates which you have to apply in person

and last but not least 100% a residence visa which you obtain from your local muhtar (council)

at not forgetting having some money by your side to pay for any taxes incured like bandrol tax on your tv and electrical goods and dont forget you are only allowed to bring one of only electrical stuff

hope this helps

ukturk

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:07

UK TURK

Prob changed by now, but I bought a 20' container over in May 2005(with signed sales contract), moved over in December 2005 and applied for my 1st residency in March 2006.

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:11

Ukturk,



do you know anything about the costums for used computers when they are sent by air cargo?



Thanks

Kantara

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:12

Hi

We brought our goods over in 2005 and we needed a copy of our Contract of Sale, a letter from the Muhtar confirming we had property in the village, our passports and some stamps. Our Agent dealt with the bills of lading and everything else for us.

Karen

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:17

We bought a 20ft container without a residence permit. A letter from the muhtar but not residence visa. But you will need everything else listed by UKTURK.



We used Olaytrans to bring our stuff in and they were more than helpful with getting everything done.



Word of advice. Buy lots of 1 & 5 ytl stamps and when getting letter from muhtar pay the extra and get a couple. You will ned one for conatiner and then another to get your residency.



You here conflicting stories about what you can bring in. We bought 5 tv's and only paid for 1. It really depends on the customs guys when they turn up.

helot



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:40

Hi ukturk

when you say 1 of electrical stuff what do you mean as I will be renting an unfurnished villa come May and need to bring a complete home more or less,the kitchen has white goods but I want to bring a tumble drier and of coarse my TV

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:42

I must concur, no residencey permit needs to be applied for or be granted to import personal goods. Just need a Contract of Sale and Muthars letter. The shipping agent should do the rest.

helot



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 16:43

Hi ukturk

when you say 1 of electrical stuff what do you mean as I will be renting an unfurnished villa come May and need to bring a complete home more or less,the kitchen has white goods but I want to bring a tumble drier and of coarse my TV,I also heard not sure if its true that if you are over 65 you don't have to pay tax,if thats the case I will get my husband to sign for everything.

spectacular


Joined: 05/03/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 15:54

thanks for all replies,will hav to sort out freight company and take it from there.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 16:01

hı

ıts been a very mixed in info all official websites and forum say you need a residence permit including this website http://www.cyprus44.com/property/shipping.asp and konw many people who have done this procedure recently and have had a resi permit but i have also learned from some of the posters on here that they have done it just going to the muhtar



helot when i say 1 of this means 1 of everythinh like 1 pc, 1 tv, 1 microwave etc etc, one thing i would reconmend thou is not to bring to much big electrical products just for the main reason that if it breaks down on you have problems with it you wont be covered by its guarantee and some products you buy in the u.k might not have the same model in cyprus so if you need a part you could get stuck,hope this helps,and good luck

regards

ukturk

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 16:13

Ukturk,







do you know anything about the costums for used computers when they are sent by air cargo?







Thanks



Kantara

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 16:22

hi kantara

my cousin last year sent his used computer by air freight to cyprus from the u.k and was not charged by customs as long as you can show the coputer was not new otherwise you will be charged a tax

hope this helps

ukturk

Kantara


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 661

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 16:30

Hi Ukturk,



this helps a lot!

We will sent them from Germany to Cyprus and they are used.



But there will be more than one....



Maybe better taking one of them in the hand luggage?



Kantara