Moving to Cyprus, Shipping Household Goods to Cyprus

This information is prepared by IntlMOVE for IntlMOVE’s customers moving to Cyprus and Shipping Household Goods or Personal Effects from USA to Cyprus.

If you are moving to Cyprus and plan to ship your household goods and personal effects, there are customs regulations in Cyprus you need to consider.
Below are Cyprus’s rules and regulations regarding the importation of used household goods and personal belongings.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MOVING TO CYPRUS AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO CYPRUS

• Residence Visa
• Passport (covering the two years prior to importation, otherwise the previous passport is required)
• Household Goods and personal Effects 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 household goods items
• Evidence that Customer will stay in Cyprus over a year, i.e. Rental Agreement, Contract Lease and Residence Permit

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS FOR MOVING TO CYPRUS AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO CYPRUS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN CYPRUS FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS 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 arriving to Cyprus
  • 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 AND RESTRICTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ITEMS

• New household goods and personal effects items (invoice required)
• Foodstuff
• Electric and electronic household goods items
• Perfume
• Carpets
• Sports equipment
• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
• Plants (Import License and Phytosanitary Certificate required)

PROHIBITED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERONAL EFFECTS 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 in Cyprus are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods and personal effects shipments to Cyprus  and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, IntlMove 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.