Do I need a relocation company to move to Cyprus?

No. Many people move with a removals firm plus two or three specialists: an immigration lawyer, a tax adviser and a property lawyer. A consultant is worth it if you're short of time or moving a family with schools and a business at once.

Can UK citizens still move to Cyprus after Brexit?

Yes, but UK-only passport holders now need a third-country permit, such as the visitor temporary residence permit, Category F, a digital nomad permit, an employment permit or permanent residency by investment. EU passport holders can still use the yellow slip.

Why would you introduce me for free?

Because the professional may pay us a referral fee if you become their client. You pay them the same as anyone else, and we tell you before any introduction. It's all in our referral disclosure.

How quickly will I hear back?

Jason replies personally within one working day, usually with the order of steps for your move and any deadline you're close to. Introductions only go out after you've agreed to them.

What if I don't get on with the professional you introduce?

Tell us. You're never committed to anyone we introduce, and we can suggest another specialist or tell you what to look for elsewhere. Feedback like this is how we decide who stays on our list.

Are your partners the cheapest?

Not always, and we don't claim they are. We pick them for UK-client experience, clear written fees and reliable replies. You pay them the same as a client who went direct, so you can compare quotes freely.

Do you work outside Paphos?

Our guides cover all of Cyprus, but our introductions focus on professionals who work in the Paphos district. For Limassol or Larnaca, ask and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

What happens to my details?

We only share them with a firm after you've agreed to that specific introduction. See our privacy policy.

Services

Cyprus Relocation Services: The Right Professional at Each Step of Your Move

Cyprus relocation services for a UK move usually means 3 to 6 professionals: an immigration lawyer, a tax adviser, a property lawyer and often a bank, insurance or school specialist, lined up in the right order. Paphos Advisor doesn't do the legal or tax work itself. We plan the order with you and introduce you, free, to vetted independent professionals in Paphos.

Vetted, licensed partners
Free introduction
Referral fees disclosed

Tell me about your move

Free. I reply personally within one working day.

The short version

A typical UK move to Paphos needs 3 to 6 professionals: an immigration lawyer, a tax adviser, a property lawyer, and often a bank introduction, an insurance broker and a school adviser.

Order matters. Your residence permit and tax plan come first, because banks, GeSY, schools and landlords ask for them.

Since 1 January 2021, UK-only passport holders are third-country nationals in Cyprus and can't get the old yellow slip.

Our introductions are free. You pay the professional directly, on the same terms as any other client. Partners may pay us a referral fee, which we disclose first.

Our relocation services

Pick the part of your move you need help with. Each page explains the rules, typical costs and the specialist we'd introduce.

Residency and property law

Legal services

Residence permits, permanent residency, Category F, conveyancing and wills.

UK exit and Cyprus tax

Tax advice

The 60-day rule, non-dom, UK pensions and leaving the UK tax system.

Business

Company formation

A Cyprus limited company, bank account and accountant.

Buying or renting

Property

Search support, due diligence, independent agents and lawyers in Paphos.

Families

Education

School choice and admissions in Paphos, private and public.

GeSY and insurance

Healthcare

GeSY registration, S1 and private health insurance for permits.

Money

Banking

Introductions to Cyprus banks, with your documents ready.

First months

Settling in

Utilities, internet, mobile and the paperwork of daily life.

Getting around

Transport

Importing your car, licence exchange and insurance.

Which relocation service do you need first?

Find the line that sounds most like you. The first professional is the one whose answer changes everything after it.

Your situation	Start with	Then
UK-only passport, retiring on pensions	Category F or visitor permit lawyer	UK pension tax advice, then healthcare (S1 or insurance)
Irish or other EU passport	Yellow slip help within 4 months of arrival	Tax residency, then a bank account
Working remotely or running a UK company	60-day rule tax advice	Permit route, then company formation
Moving with school-age children	School admissions help	Area choice and a rental near the school
Buying property, or investing €300,000+	Property conveyancing lawyer	Permanent residency by investment if you qualify
Short of time with several of the above	A relocation consultant	The consultant briefs the specialists

Not sure which line fits? The relocation route finder asks five questions and suggests your residency route.

What Cyprus relocation services cover, and what they don't

Cyprus relocation services is a loose label. It can mean a removals firm, a lawyer who calls themselves a relocation agent, or a consultant who project-manages everything for a fee. Before you pay anyone, know which of three models you're buying:

A full-service relocation consultant coordinates your whole move for a package fee. Useful if you're short of time. See relocation consultants.
A law firm's "relocation package" bundles permits with other services. Fine if the firm is strong in each area; check who actually does each job.
Direct specialists, introduced one at a time. This is what we do: an immigration lawyer for the permit, a tax adviser for the tax plan, a property lawyer for the purchase, each independent and each quoting you directly.

Paphos Advisor itself does not give legal, tax or financial advice. What we give you is the order to do things in, the questions to ask, and an introduction to someone who meets our vetting criteria. Our guides, such as moving to Cyprus from the UK and the tax and residency hub, are free to read whether you use an introduction or not.

Morning on the Kato Paphos promenade with a distant jogger and dog walker under palm trees — Kato Paphos promenade in the morning

The order most UK movers follow

Timings are typical for a family move to Paphos. Your plan may differ; the free relocation plan gives you your own version.

1
Tax plan and permit route
6–12 months before
Work out your UK exit and Cyprus tax residency, and which residence permit you qualify for. This decides everything after it. Tax advice · Legal
2
Schools and area
6–9 months before
Popular schools fill early. Pick an area that works for school runs. Education
3
Home
3–6 months before
Most people rent first. If you buy, get a lawyer before any deposit. Property
4
Arrive and apply for your permit
Month 1
EU passport holders have 4 months to register for the yellow slip. UK-only movers apply for their third-country permit. Permit help
5
Bank, utilities, GeSY
Months 1–3
A Cyprus bank account typically takes 3–4 weeks. GeSY registration needs your permit and alien registration number. Banking · Healthcare
6
Car and licence
After 6 months
Licence exchange rules apply once you've lived here six months. Transport

Sunlit terrace table with a laptop and notebook overlooking olive trees near Paphos

Free, takes about 5 minutes

Get your own relocation plan

Tell us your move date, passports, family and income type. We'll send the steps in the right order, with the professionals you'll need at each one.

Get my relocation plan Plan my move timeline

Good to know

What Paphos Advisor does, and what we don't

We do: plan the order of your move, tell you which professionals you need, and introduce you to independent specialists who pass our vetting checks. We stay available if something doesn't feel right.

We don't: give legal, tax or financial advice, hold client money, or sell property, insurance or investments. Your contract is with the professional. Read how we're paid in our referral disclosure.

How an introduction works

01
5 minutes
Tell us what you need
Your move date, passports, family, income type and what you want help with.
02
Jason reviews it
We check the order of steps and which specialist fits, and flag any deadline.
03
Introduction with consent
We tell you who the firm is and that a referral fee may be paid, then introduce you by email.
04
You decide
The specialist quotes in writing. No obligation, and nothing to pay us.

How we vet the professionals we introduce

A firm has to meet every one of these before we introduce anyone to it. No firm can pay to skip them.

1 Before we introduce anyone

Licensed or registered for the work in CyprusLawyers registered with the Cyprus Bar Association; accountants with ICPAC or a recognised body; investment advisers authorised by CySEC or another EU regulator.
Professional indemnity insurance where the profession requires it
Real experience with UK clients and the UK side of a move
Fluent English and reasonable response times
Fees quoted in writing before work starts
No higher fees for clients we introduce

2 After an introduction

We ask clients for feedback
We act on complaints and stop introducing firms that fall short

Two friends seen from behind with glasses of wine at a seafront café terrace in Kato Paphos at dusk — An evening on the Kato Paphos seafront

Relocation services at a glance

€0

what our introductions cost you

service areas, from permits to car import

4 months

EU citizens' deadline to register after arrival

yellow slip (MEU1)

3–4 weeks

typical time to open a Cyprus bank account

law firm estimate

Specialists we introduce

Independent lawyers, tax advisers, relocation consultants and other professionals in Paphos who meet the vetting criteria above.

Licensed and regulated

Registered with the right Cyprus body — Bar Association, ICPAC, CySEC or the Estate Agents Council.

Fluent with UK clients

They know HMRC, UK pensions and how British clients expect to be kept in the loop.

Vetted in person

I’ve worked with them or checked their work with people I trust. No paid listings.

Fees disclosed

If a partner pays a referral fee, I tell you before the introduction.

Partner profiles are shared privately, matched to your situation.

Request an introduction

Cyprus relocation services questions

Our introductions are free. The professionals charge their own fees, for example €2,000–€5,000 for a Category F legal file or €1,500–€5,000 for a full relocation tax engagement, based on 2026 published ranges. Full-service relocation consultants quote per package.

Free introduction

Tell us what you need help with

Residency, tax, property, schools, banking or all of it. Jason replies personally within one working day with the order to do things in, then introduces you to the right specialist, with your consent. No obligation.

Independent, vetted specialists
Nothing to pay us
Your details shared only with your consent

Founder-led. Replies within one working day.

Sources checked for this page

1.GOV.UK — Living in Cyprus (residency for UK nationals after 1 January 2021)Government
2.Migration Department — Registration of EU citizens (MEU1, 4-month deadline)Government
3.Road Transport Department — Foreign driving licence conversion (six-month rule)Government
4.GeSY — Beneficiary enrolment for non-Cypriots (ARC and residence permit needed)Government
5.G. Kouzalis LLC — How to open a Cyprus bank account (3–4 weeks)Professional
6.Koufettas Law — Cyprus permanent residency: all routes compared (April 2026 legal fees)Professional
7.Cyprus Tax Life — Find a tax advisor in Cyprus (fees)Professional

Written by

Jason

Founder, Paphos Advisor

British founder who moved his family from the UK to Paphos in 2025. I write down what I learned doing it properly — the tax, the residency and the living-here detail — and introduce people to the specialists I’d use myself.

How I research and fact-check

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