| There are many reasons why retiring to Cyprus is | | | | health. This may be especially important for those |
| becoming more and more popular with British citizens | | | | suffering from rheumatism or other conditions that |
| and others from Northern Europe. The pleasant | | | | worsen during the damp and cold winters. |
| climate and the relaxed way of life are particularly | | | | What You need to Know to Retire to Cyprus |
| appealing but there are also many other advantages | | | | Of course there will be some legal paperwork to |
| to make a retirement home in Cyprus. With one of | | | | complete before you can become a permanent |
| the lowest crime rates in the EU it is a very safe | | | | Cyprus resident. The first step is to apply for a |
| place to live and there are excellent and reasonably | | | | residence permit at the Migration Department of |
| priced medical facilities, always a concern for those | | | | Cyprus. While in Cyprus fill out a M67 form which you |
| who are approaching the later years of life. Cyprus is | | | | can get from the local immigration office. If you are |
| a beautiful country with many beautiful beaches and | | | | retiring you will need the category F. You must have |
| spectacular scenery and the warm climate throughout | | | | means to support yourself in Cyprus such as income |
| the year makes retiring in Cyprus very attractive. | | | | from investments or a pension, |
| The climate and cost of living are, of course, the | | | | Having been approved under the F category you will |
| most common attractions for anyone wishing to | | | | not be allowed to work, even voluntarily, or run a |
| retire to Cyprus but there are also many other | | | | business so you must have ample income to sustain |
| reasons. The banking and legal systems are derived | | | | yourself. pensions from the UK can be directly paid |
| from the UK systems and will be familiar and easy to | | | | into an account in Cyprus will be index linked so all |
| deal with. The transition to Cyprus is thus much | | | | pension increases will be paid just as if you were still |
| easier. For those in the UK receiving a pension there | | | | resident in the UK. |
| are good tax incentives. | | | | Conclusion |
| Nearly all Cypriots speak English, frequently really well, | | | | Cyprus has proved to be popular to retire to for |
| therefore there is never a problem in communication. | | | | Northern Europeans. It has a similar, but more relaxed |
| The infrastructure is modern with excellent facilities | | | | lifestyle, and you will usually have an easy transition. |
| on a par with those in other European countries. | | | | If you are thinking of retiring in the sun, take a look |
| There are fresh local fruit and vegetables always | | | | at Cyprus as an ideal location to enjoy a relaxed |
| available and the lifestyle in this ideal climate, with low | | | | retirement. |
| humidity throughout the year is very good for the | | | | |