Paphos Life

There has always been speculation on the amount of UK expats, who reside in Cyprus, now we know the factual number.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/some-38 ... st-brexit/

I'm surprised the number is that low. I always thought there were more Brits here, or maybe it just felt like it at times!

It mentions legally residing, I wonder how many are illegally residing?

Jimgym wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:48 am I'm surprised the number is that low. I always thought there were more Brits here, or maybe it just felt like it at times!

If you live in, an expat enclave, then it would seem higher.

Sadie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:57 am It mentions legally residing, I wonder how many are illegally residing?

Without doubt, there are illigals living here, I think they will be caught out, as soon as they try and leave the country, also when they need to visit hospitals, official offices, ie driving fine payment etc etc,

I never could understand why expats hesitate to be registered, unless they have something very fishy in their background.

Devil wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:13 pm I never could understand why expats hesitate to be registered, unless they have something very fishy in their background.

Benefits, dont pay Tax, social security, etc etc etc

I wonder how many of those who have the MEU1 actually reside here or have the MEU1 because they visit a property here.

WHL wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:57 am

Jimgym wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:48 am I'm surprised the number is that low. I always thought there were more Brits here, or maybe it just felt like it at times!

If you live in, an expat enclave, then it would seem higher.

You're probably right. I have Cypriot neighbours both sides of me ( but a distance away) and that's it for a good distance.

Registration meant showing income and bank accounts, some would not fit that criteria to be eligible so never registered.

I suspect that is the legally registered figure. The BHC in mid last year launched a web service to encourage the estimated 31000 non legally registered Brits to formalise their status.

I do think that there are noticeably less Brits around Paphos this year compared say with 2 or 3 years ago. I think that some Brits decided to leave before the Brexit for various reasons, age, health concerns or family pressures. A few didn't qualify for MEU registration such as they were staying with friends, or were paying rent, but on an informal basis with no formal rental agreement. Also I know of several Bris who have sadly passed away.
So maybe a natural wastage... At one time I always saw other Brits at supermarkets, now quite often there are none.
As a non resident of Peyia area I don't inclyde Phillipos!

Dee