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Residence status post-Brexit

RESIDENCE RIGHTS AND RESIDENCE DOCUMENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS Brexit with a Withdrawal Agreement The EU has reached  an Agreement  with the UK on citizens’ rights, ahead of the UK leaving the EU on 29 March 2019  or as otherwise decided by EU . Under the Agreement, UK nationals who are eligible for residence rights along with their family members (including family members that are third country nationals), will be able to stay and continue their lives in Cyprus. Cyprus is already taking steps to implement this Agreement reached. The Civil registry and Migration Department has published a  detailed paper  on how it intends to practically implement the Agreement. No-deal BREXIT If the Withdrawal Agreement is not approved, the UK will leave the EU without an agreement (the no deal-scenario). This means that after the exit day, UK citizens by default will be considered as third country nationals. The possibility of a continued right ...

Renewing your road tax for 2020

You can now renew your road tax as of the 7 th of January until mid March each year without penalty. From the March deadline date the police will prosecute. After the initial period a fine of €10 + 10% of the rate of tax for the vehicle will be charged upon renewal. If the tax is not renewed for a full year, further penalties apply. Paying by Instalments Your road tax can be paid monthly by applying to the Road Transport department. However, if you do not maintain the payments this will result in withdrawal of the road fund licence. You can also pay any Road Tax arrears in instalments. You can apply to the  Department Website   or by filling in the  T.O.M. 170 form If you are struggling to complete the online forms, simply visit our offices at: 160, Archbishop Makariou III No. 5, 8221 Chloraka, Paphos, Cyprus (across from Papantoniou supermarket) and we will help you in our usual friendly manner. www.TopQuotes.com.cy