DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SHIPMENTS COMING FROM EU MEMBER COUNTRIES:
SEA SHIPMENTS:
Original T2L
Packing List
OBL or Express Waybill
Original registration documents of cars, motor bikes and boats if any. CLIENT MUST ATTEND LIMASSOL CUSTOMS IF SHIPPING A CAR, BIKE OR BOAT. See below information on importing CARS or bikes into Cyprus.
AIR SHIPMENTS:
AWB must show C status
Packing List
Pre-alert must be sent at least 48 hours before the arrival of shipment at Larnaca airport
Copy of ticket OR Boarding pass of flight to Cyprus
CUSTOMS INSPECTION: As of May 1, 2004, all shipments coming from EU countries will be randomly inspected and any fees from inspection will be to client's
account. Shipments coming from non EU countries will be inspected. LCL and air shipments will continue being inspected at the port/airport and FCL shipments will continue being delivered after 3:30 pm and inspected at the residence for shipments from non EU countries.
IMPORTANT
We would appreciate if you bring to our attention if customer is importing any pianos, alcohol, shotguns or air rifles, or other abnormal items not associated with "normal" household goods and personal effects. ALSO NOTE THAT ALL SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIALS USED AS OVERCASING, BRACING OR BLOCKING MUST CONFORM WITH EU COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2004/102/EC (ISPM15) AND BE APPROPRIATELY AND CLEARLY MARKED WITH IPPC SYMBOL, REGISTRATION & TREATMENT CODES.
CAR – CUSTOMS INFORMATION
The Republic of Cyprus Car Importation law stipulates the following:
FROM NON EU COUNTRIES: In order to avoid paying duties, owner must prove and provide the following documents.
That owner can import one duty free car as long as it’s already registered (on his/her name) and used for more than 6months.
The mileage is more than 6,000kms
Owner should have resided outside Cyprus for a continuous period of 12 months prior to transfer of normal residence.
The car must be imported within 6 months from owner’s transfer of normal residence to Cyprus.
Owner must prove that he/she is moving to Cyprus permanently.
Owner however will pay VAT, value added tax, currently 15% on the current value assessed by the customs.
FROM EU MEMBER COUNTRIES:
Vat and duties are not payable in Cyprus provided the client meets the above criteria. If client does not meet above criteria he will also pay excise duty. VAT will only be waived if the age of the car is more than 6 months and the mileage is more than 6000 kms.
For the Customs clearance you will need the following:
original passport and presence at Limassol customs
original log book of the car (registration)
driving license
valid Insurance cover for Cyprus
FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ON IMPORTATION OF CARS, PLEASE E-MAILS US AT info@orbitcy.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure that the above documents are not left inside the car.
REGISTERING THE CAR IN CYPRUS- CLIENT INFORMATION
The following documents will be required:
As soon as you arrive on the Island, you must apply to the Immigration office for the permanent residency
Sale agreement of your property sale at origin country before your move to Cyprus or termination of rental agreement at origin country
You must provide proof of house ownership or rental agreement in Cyprus
If you will be working in Cyprus, you must provide your employment contract
Letter from employer at origin country confirming your employment there and your transfer of residence to Cyprus permanently (we can provide a sample of this letter when required)
Registration of your children at local schools
Bank statement confirming you have sufficient funds on the Island
The Insurance policy you had at origin country for the last 6 months may be required during your car registration in Cyprus
The car will first be released to you as a ‘visitor’ and the customs officer will give you the temporary importation license - yellow paper (C104 form). You need to check the expiry date of this form and if you will not be able to register within that period you should apply to the Customs office to extend it until you are ready to register the car in Cyprus.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM CLIENTS FOR SHIPMENTS COMING FROM NON EU COUNTRIES (HOUSEHOLD GOODS & PERSONAL EFFECTS ONLY) REGARDLESS OF CLIENT’S NATIONALITY.
Sale agreement of your property sale at origin country before your move to Cyprus or termination of rental agreement at origin country
Bills of the house at origin, like electricity and phone bills
You must provide proof of house ownership or rental agreement in Cyprus
If you will be working in Cyprus, you must provide your employment contract
Letter from employer at origin country confirming your employment there and your transfer of residence to Cyprus permanently (we can provide a sample of this letter when required)
Registration of your children at local schools
Bank statement confirming you have sufficient funds on the Island
Original passport
MOTOR BIKES
EU ORIGIN- If less than 599 CC, then no duties or taxes are paid. If over 599 cc, then the same rules and regulations are applicable as Cars. Customer can import only CAR OR BIKE under his name free of duties and taxes.
NON EU ORIGIN- The same regulations as Cars is applicable as above.
GUNS/RIFLES
EU OR NON EU ORIGIN SHIPMENTS
Shipper should hold a European Firearms Pass or, otherwise, must obtain an Import License from their local District Police HQ here, before the Air Rifles/Pistols arrive in Cyprus. They must be presented for registration (a registration fee is payable for each rifle/pistol) at their local police station within 48 hours of arrival of shipment and will only be released against presentation of a valid European Firearms Pass or Firearms Permit issued by the Chief of Police. The Customs Authorities will keep the guns for inspection and then released to client. Please also note that the bore of the guns should NOT exceed 0.177”
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Drugs, Narcotics, Pornographic Material
RESTRICTED ITEMS
Alcohol & Cigarettes
IN FCL CONTAINERS
Up to 12 sealed bottles are acceptable; this applies from EU and NON EU
Up to 20 open bottles are acceptable; this applies from EU and NON EU
Please contact us for specific questions
FOOD
EU member countries- Dry and canned food only is permitted
NON EU member countries- Import license is required from local Ministry of Health
DIPLOMATIC SHIPMENTS FROM EU COUNTRIES
SEA- T2L, packing list, passport copy, OBL or Express Waybill
AIR- C status Awb, packing list, passport copy
CARS, BIKE, MOTOR BOAT- An Exemption certificate is required from the local Embassy
DIPLOMATIC SHIPMENTS FROM NON EU MEMBER COUNTRIES
For ALL Diplomatic shipments from non EU countries, we will need the OBL (or express waybill) or AWB, packing list, 1002 form stamped and signed by Embassy (we will provide this form) and an Exemption Certificate from the local Embassy.
TRANSIT TIME:
SEA- For clearance and delivery it is approximately 5 working days during off season (Oct till April incl) and approximately 10 working days during peak season (May-Sept incl).
AIR- approximately 3 working days during non peak and 5 working days during peak season.
CONSIGNEE INFORMATION
Please consign SEA shipments to:
ORBIT MOVING AND STORAGE CO LTD
33 Michael Zavos Str
4107 Limassol, Cyprus,
tel: +357-25-751155, fax:+357-25-754477,
attn: Maria Yiannouri.
(DO NOT MENTION CLIENT NAME IN CONSIGNEE)
Notify party customer's name c/o
ORBIT.
Please consign AIR shipments to:
NAME OF CUSTOMER AS PER PASSPORT
C/O ORBIT MOVING & STORAGE CO LTD
97 ARTEMIDOS AVE., ARTEMIS ELTA COURT NO 4
LARNACA 6027
CYPRUS
TEL: +357 24 624422
FAX: +357 24 624442
ATTN: MARIA YIANNOURI/FLOURENTZOS FLOURENTZOU
IF AN AIR SHIPMENT IS COMING FROM AN EU MEMBER COUNTRY, AWB MUST STATE C STATUS.
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