working in the south

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 12:14

Does anyone know what the requirements are for working over in the south, what documents i would need

is anyone else out there doing this was it easy to set up.

thank you

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 12:22

Suzy - question one is are you an EU passport holder?

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 12:29

yes i hold a current British passport

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 13:12

You have the right due to EU law to work there without problems.



Living in TRNC might affect your "employability" due to the view point of many residents in the south which is a sad & different thing and EU legislation might view that as discrimination in your favour.



I do not know how living in North Cyprus might affect what you are paid, if you have taxes & insurances to pay etc. My suggestion is to try to avoid becoming part of the "black" labour economy on either side.

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 17:03

thank you for the information

ralfep



Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 19:27

Hi there Sazna,

I went to get a position in the "Darkside" last year & even though i too am an expat & UK passport, I was told I must first comply with the following to be eligable:

1. Must have a perminant residence address in the Republic

2. Have letter from Employer stating he will employ you

3. Be registered with the employment agency



It was a paper chase, much like the TRNC... & as you know some people over there are not as helpful as one would wish, took me ages to get everything sorted



Hope that gives you a little encouragement of what to expect

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 19:38

re msg 1



You can work for someone or be self-employed



As long as you are an EU citizen one can legally work in the RoC



You need an address and a national insurance number - you need to get the Nat ins number BEFORE you can register as a resident

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 20:27

thanks all for the info i will go about trying to sort it hope it doesn't take me all of next year LOL

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 08:32

Ralfep: I believe the regulations have now changed due to pressure by the EU. If you are an EU citizen, you can live in TRNC and work in the south.