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HANDBOOK FOR OVERSEAS & REPATRIATED CYPRIOTSCivil Identity CardsOn reaching the age of twelve (12), all citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, all overseasCypriots and all other persons legally residing in Cyprus are required to attain and be inpossession of a Civil Identity Card. The Civil Identity Card is used as a proof of identity, inorder for the holder to gain access to various services, and can also be used as a traveldocument in EU Member States. The Civil Identity Card should be carried with you at alltimes.The identity card is valid for ten years for adults and for five years for minors under theage of 18.RememberFor a Civil Identity Card, you will need to:• Complete the relevant application form.• Apply in person.• Provide an original certified photograph (4X3cm).• Provide an original birth certificate.• Provide either a marriage or a divorce certificate, in cases of name changes.• Provide a passport, in cases of dual nationality.If you have alien status with lawful residence in Cyprus, you should present your AlienRegistration Certificate, your Residence Permit and an officially translated BirthCertificate, in addition to your passport.Remember• It is normal to feelemotionally and physicallydrained during repatriation.• Give yourself and yourfamily time to adjust.Be fair to yourself.• Go as frequently as youneed to to your ‘safe place’.• Get involved in localactivities.• Celebrate your biculturalidentity.• Stay open–minded.Electoral ListsCypriot citizens by origin who are 18 and over and have been resident in Cyprus for atleast six months prior to the date of registration can apply for a voting booklet and beadded to the electoral register free of charge.The electoral lists are drawn up every three months on the second day of January, April,July and October. The names of new voters and new voter cards are issued only after theelectoral list has been displayed and inspected for possible objections by every interestedperson, per legal requirements.15
HANDBOOK FOR OVERSEAS & REPATRIATED CYPRIOTSContacting usCUSTOMS AND EXCISE OFFICECorner of M. Karaoli and GAfxentiou, 1440 Nicosia,Tel: (00357) 22601713Fax: (00357)22302031Email:headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cyWeb: www.mof.gov.cy(Language selection Greek,English, Turkish).Remember• Member States can protecttheir citizens by settingspecific limits on themovement of goods into andthrough their countries. Theselimits may be set for healthand/or safety reasons, orfor the protection of theenvironment.• Always check currentlegislation. You can purchasea copy from the publishingoffices at Mihalaki KaroliStreet in Nicosia (part ofthe Ministry of FinanceTel: 22405811).• You will need to know thename and number of thelegislation you require.The Civil Registry and Migration Department and the Local Offices of DistrictAdministrations issue voting cards. Change of name and/or address is free of charge, butreplacement of the booklet due to loss or wear and tear carries a small fee.You must have the following in order to register:• Completed application form• A passport photo• Certificate from your community president, unless attending in person• Verification from the leader of a religious group, if you wish to lodge a religiouspreference.Moving Home, Pets and CarAlthough you’ve made the decision to move to Cyprus and your excitement is high, manypractical issues still require your attention. Moving your household to Cyprus means yourfamily, your pets and most of your possessions – perhaps even your car. This sectionexplains how to register your car, how to obtain a Cypriot driving license, and how muchduty you will have to pay, if any, on entering Cyprus.Moving GoodsThe free movement of goods is one of the cornerstones of the European Single Market,and the removal of national barriers to the free movement of goods within the EU is oneof the principles enshrined in numerous EU treaties.Although the EU is committed to breaking down internal trade barriers, not all sectors ofthe economy have been harmonized. Within Europe, the EU regulates some sectors ofthe economy that might present a “higher risk” for its citizens, including constructionproducts and pharmaceuticals. Most products, however, are considered ”lower risk” andare subject to the application of the so-called ”principle of mutual recognition”, whichmeans that essentially every product legally manufactured or marketed in one of theMember States can be freely moved and traded within the EU.16
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