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Moving To Cyprus
Searching for international moving company for moving from USA to Cyprus? Then you have found the right movers. Our Experts at International Sea & Air Shipping will aid you by guiding you through all the stages of your international move and ensure on a stress free moving experience.
When Moving to Cyprus
Utilize the valuable experience of our moving specialists and overcome all the issues that may show up during your international move to Cyprus such as:
- Will you be renting or purchasing real estate?
- Are you selling property in the United States?
- Shipping by sea or air to France is available - do you have a preference?
The Cost of Moving to Cyprus
Cyprus is a Eurasian island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea thus the distances involved in for shipping from USA to Cyprus are very large. The cost of international shipping from USA to Cyprus is mainly related to the cubic footage of your goods. Extra cost is charged for car shipping services.
To receive accurate cubic feet cost of shipping to Cyprus, you can arrange for a meeting with our international moving experts to inspect your home and analyze your belongings.
About Cyprus
A Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is officially known as the Republic of Cyprus. The site in Cyprus with the earliest human activity is the Aetokremnos. The Neolithic village of Khirokitia in Cyprus is a UNESCO world heritage site. Home to some of the oldest water wells in the world, Cyprus is a site of the earliest known example of feline destination.
The neighboring areas of Cyprus are Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Greece, Rhodes and Kastelorizo. Cyprus is the world’s 81st largest country by area and 49th largest by population. Mount Olympus is the highest point on Cyprus and is located in the centre of the Troodos range.
The culture of Cyprus is divided between the two distinct cultures of Greek and Turkish Cypriots with each maintaining its own culture. Cyprus has an art history that can be stretched back up to 10,000 years. The influence of Greek, Turkish and Arabic music is seen in the traditional folk music of Cyprus.
Cyprus was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement as well as an advanced and high income economy with a very high Human Development Index. Several offshore businesses have made Cyprus their base because of its highly developed infrastructure. The trade partners of Cyprus are Greece, Germany, UK, Italy, Israel, China, Netherlands and France.
Custom Regulations for Cyprus:
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, International Sea & Air Shipping 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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Motto : I do not forget and I strive
Capital : Nicosia (Lefkosia)
National Anthem : "Ýmnos eis tīn Eleutherían" ("Hymn to Liberty")
Geography
Location : Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey
Area : Total : 9,251 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in north Cyprus)Land : 9,241 sq km
Water : 10 sq km
Climate : Temperate; mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters
People
Nationality : Cypriot(s)
Population : 1,120,489 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : NICOSIA (capital) 240,000 (2009)
Languages : Greek (official), Turkish (official), English
Economy
GDP : $23.18 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.774 (2010), 0.718 (2009), 0.6827 (2008), 0.4286 (2007), 0.4586 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 15 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 14,671 km
Waterways : N/A
Ports & Terminals : Area under government control: Larnaca, Limassol, Vasilikos;; area administered by Turkish Cypriots: Famagusta, Kyrenia
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