{"id":117655,"date":"2024-09-16T11:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/?p=117655"},"modified":"2025-05-13T16:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:57:53","slug":"cost-of-moving-to-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-moving-to-cyprus","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Move to Cyprus From the UK in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It could cost \u00a310,000 <\/strong>and up to move to Cyprus from the UK in 2025. To get this figure, we looked at the costs associated with visas, flights, rent, shipping and other essential services that come with moving overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital to look at all the costs involved with your move to Cyprus to create a realistic budget. This will help you from spending more money than necessary and to know exactly what to expect throughout the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Breakdown of the costs of moving to Cyprus<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Visa and Document Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Skills Assessment – <\/strong>If you are moving to Cyprus on an Employment Visa, you\u2019ll need to have a skills assessment. This is just to prove to your new employer you have the skills and qualifications you say you have. Costs range from \u20ac50 to \u20ac200 (\u00a343.50-\u00a3174.00)

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  2. Authentication Fees<\/strong> – If you need to notarise documents, this will cost \u20ac40 to \u20ac100 per document. You may need your documents authenticated through an apostille if they were issued abroad. To do this in Cyprus typically costs around \u20ac10 to \u20ac20 (\u00a38.70-\u00a317.40) per document or \u00a330 if you need to do this in the UK.

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  3. Mandatory Medical Check – <\/strong>Employment, Student, Visitor and Family Reunification Visas all require medical checks. These are typically blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis and a chest X-ray for Tuberculosis. Costs vary depending on requirements and location but can cost between \u20ac50 to \u20ac100 (\u00a343.50-\u00a387.00).

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  4. Police Clearance Certificate <\/strong>– Employment, Family Reunification, Permanent Residence Permit and Pink Slip Visas may require a Police Clearance Certificate to prove you have no criminal record. This costs between \u00a345 to \u00a360 (\u20ac51.75-\u20ac69.00) in the UK.

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  5. Visa Application Fee – <\/strong>To become a permanent resident in Cyprus, you must have lived there for 5 years on a Temporary Residence Permit.<\/a> This application fee is \u20ac70 (\u00a360.90). After this you can apply for MEU3 Permanent Residency, which is \u20ac30 (\u00a326.10).

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  6. Visa Assistance <\/strong>–  It\u2019ll cost between \u20ac200 and \u20ac1,000 (\u00a3174- \u00a3870) for visa assistance through a legal consultant or immigration expert. Costs vary depending on the visa type and the complexity of your case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Travel and Relocation Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Flights from the UK to Cyprus<\/strong>: It can cost anywhere from \u00a350 to \u00a3300 plus (\u20ac57.50-\u20ac345.00) for a one-way flight to Cyprus from the UK. The cost will depend on the season you fly, the class you choose and the destination.

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    2. Shipping Your Belongings<\/strong>: Cyprus container shipping costs<\/a> for a 3-bedroom house are \u00a33,390 (\u20ac3,888.50) on average. This is for a 20ft shipping container.\u00a0

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    3. Rental Deposits & Advance Rent<\/strong>: The average rental cost for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cyprus is \u20ac1,381.73 (\u00a31,201.34) per month. You\u2019ll typically be asked to pay 1 month’s rent upfront as a security deposit. You should budget around \u20ac1,500 (\u00a31,305) for rental fees.

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    4. Health Insurance:<\/strong>  Healthcare is paid for by tax contributions from EU nationals and Cypriot citizens, so non-EU nationals may only access healthcare if they have a Permanent Residence Permit Visa. Private health insurance is recommended, especially until you are granted permanent residence status. For basic insurance, average costs range from \u20ac200 to \u20ac400 (\u00a3174- \u00a3348) per person for the year.

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    5. Shipping Your Car:<\/strong> To ship a standard Saloon car to Cyprus via RoRo (Roll on Roll off) services, it\u2019ll cost \u00a3740 (\u20ac851). This is the average car shipping to Cyprus costs<\/a> and your total price will depend on your circumstances.

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    6. Shipping Your Pet<\/strong>: Shipping your pet to Cyprus from the UK will cost between \u00a3300 to \u00a31,500 (\u20ac345 – \u20ac1,725). The type and size of your pet will influence costs, as well as airline, services and country requirements. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>Average Salaries in Cyprus<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The average annual salary in Cyprus for 2025 is <\/strong>\u20ac22,800 to \u20ac26,400 (\u00a319,836 to \u00a322,968). Salaries will vary by location, profession and experience. We\u2019ve looked at the average salaries in a range of locations in Cyprus to give a more detailed look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n