How-To Guide· Cyprus

Moving from the UK to Cyprus: Container, Customs, Settling In

UK-to-Cyprus moves are bigger than apartment moves. Here's the full picture, from Southampton to your villa keys.

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  1. 1

    Container choice: 20ft vs 40ft

    Most 3-bed UK households fit in 20ft. 4-bed+ usually needs 40ft. Photos help us advise.

  2. 2

    Customs: ToR1 form

    Apply for Transfer of Residence relief before shipping. Saves Cyprus VAT on personal effects.

  3. 3

    Shipping time

    UK to Limassol port: 12–18 days door-to-door, depending on shipper.

  4. 4

    Container day

    Container arrives, driver waits 2 hours, leaves. We unload, sort, place in your home.

  5. 5

    First week essentials

    Cyprus SIM, EAC electricity, Cyta internet, water authority. We have a 1-page checklist.

  6. 6

    Why hire local for the unload

    Shipping companies don't carry inside. We do — that's the whole job.

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