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CYPRUS
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- 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
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- 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
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- 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)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- 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
MOTOR VEHICLES
- 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
PETS
- Rabies Vaccination and Health Certificate
- Import License from local Department of Veterinary Services
- Six months home quarantine required
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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