Paphos Life

Hey Shell, I hope you are enjoying the 'windy' Island. It was certainly windy the last time we were in Arrecife. Wonderful all the same. Off to Kefalknia for us soon. Never been before so excited for a new adventure. Hopefully, this topic will help others who find themselves in the same position as ...

Nae probs Shell. 🙂 Our pensions get paid monthly. Usually on the last Thursday or Friday of the month. Easter is an exception when you get paid approximately 2 weeks early and then in December you will get a double payment because in Cyprus they make 13 payments per year. Yep, just a wee bit differe...

Hi Shell

I've just looked out my award letter again and it reads exactly the same as yours.

So in my opinion, yes you will continue to receive a monthly pension . . . . . . .just like me.

Maggie B

Hi Shell I am absolutely delighted for you. 😀 I have just checked my Euro Account and the lump sum was paid into my account on 28 November last year. I also found the letter from Social Insurance detailing the payments which was also dated 28th November so it arrived a few days later. Definitely no ...

Hi Shell

I was told by Andreas on 6th November my claim was being examined . . . . .and I received my backdated pension from March on 28the November. So, approximately 3 weeks.

Hope this helps.

Maggie B

PS. I think I got a letter a few days later.

so I can send the details to what feels like my new best friend in the Cyprus pensions dept! :lol: :lol: :lol: Keep at it girl. It's worth it. Pp I am enjoying my Cypriot Pension (having paid into Social Insurance for 7 years). . . . . . .and my UK full pension will be paid from the middle of next ...

Hi Shell

Yes, it sounds like you are very close now. The 'examining' doesn't take long at all.

Maggie

Hi Shell

I only sent electronic scanned copies. No hard copies required.

Good luck. X

Maggie

Absolutely Beautiful Max. Thanks for telling us all. X

Maggie

Absolutely Beautiful Max. Thanks for telling us all. X

Maggie

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news.

My thoughts are with you.

Maggie B

PhotoLady wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 9:53 pm Hi Maggie B

I don't have all of my up to date paperwork, which is frustrating.

Hi Photolady

I didn't need to produce any paperwork whatsoever (except a copy of my Birth Certificate). As long as you have your Social Insurance Number you should be fine.

Maggie B

Hi Photolady 👋 My husband and I paid into the Social Insurance system in Cyprus from 2006 until 2012. We had a Limited Company at the time so we paid a hefty amount each month. I turned 65 in March '24 and had submitted my application form to the International Pensions Department in good time. I had...

Lovely lovely lovely Dominic.

Much tidier than I last walked yon way. However, it was always ticketyboo for us.

Maggie B

Hey Brian. It's got to be said. . . . "You are an impudent wee bugger at times!" Just sayin.

Maggie B

I was so very sad to read this news. I was lucky enough to have met Brian, his wife Margaret and their adorable dog Beardie in Mosfiloti a good few years ago now. I remember being served a lovely cup of tea (loose tea of course 😃) in a China cup and saucer. They were charming people. I will SO miss ...

Let's just hope the old Curmudgeon is temporarily indisposed?

Maggie B

https://youtu.be/0oox9bJaGJ8?si=pybg3y9-NPRdOGND

For all you old farts. X

Maggie B

When you receive your UK state pension you will be able to apply for your Cyprus pension, using the years you have paid NI contributions in the UK to top up the missing years of Social Insurance payments to qualify you for the Cyprus pension which requires a minimum of 15 years SI payments. I was o...

I have just gone down this road & received a letter confirming the above. Good luck. Hi Chichi, I will let you know how I get on. On advice from the Social Insurance in Nicosia this afternoon, I have had to ask the UK pension service today to send a P2000 and P5000 form to the Cypriot departmen...