Changing MEU document to Biometric Card - Why bother?

[galexinda]

British expats registered or living permanently in Cyprus can now apply for a new plastic biometric card proving their residency status, but the question for many is why should they bother?

At present, it is not mandatory to convert current valid paper documents to the new card, although all MEU holders and their family members have the right to obtain it if they wish so, the British High Commission said, after consulting with the interior ministry and the Cyprus Residency Planning Group.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/06/21/time ... pat-brits/

[WHL]

Why not? Small plastic card, fits in your wallet/purse good idea.

[Varky]

I think the biometric card is only valid for 5 years whilst the paper document has no time limit (At the moment )

[Kili01]

UKW1 will be valid for 5 yrs, UKW3 will be valid for
10, according to the article in yesterdays paper. Also, it can't be used for ID purposes and it will carry your fingerprints as part of the biometric data.
Plus it will entail further visits to our lovely Immigration Dept offices.

Dee

[galexinda]

I often use my MEU3 for identification purposes and it is accepted for rapid antigen tests so two good reasons for people not to change it to the Biometric Card.