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Customs advice:

Importing into Cyprus

Quick Tips Inventory must be accurate The name on your shipment must exactly match the name on your passport
Do not pack your evidence of residence abroad with your shipment; you will need it
You must be in Cyprus when your shipment arrives so you can attend the local customs office to complete customs clearance

Everything you need to know when shipping to Cyprus

When importing into Cyprus, first log into your account to complete our online documentation, which includes the following:

Your inventory: an itemised list of your shipment's contents.
Optional insurance: protect your goods to cover unforeseen events, such as loss or damage.
Customs forms: relevant customs documents to clear your shipment into Cyprus.

You must include clear scans of your passport, including:

The picture page.
The signature page.
The visa page, if applicable.

Your online account provides helpful guidance throughout the process. However, you must ensure that all the information you provide is accurate, as these forms will be submitted to the authorities in Cyprus.

For the most up-to-date information, please refence the official Cyprus customs and excise website.

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Importing your personal effects tax-free

To claim Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief in Cyprus and avoid paying additional customs duties, you must be permanently relocating to Cyprus. Your household goods must have been owned and used by you for at least 6 months before your move, and your shipment must arrive within 12 months of establishing residency in Cyprus.

If you don’t meet these conditions, your shipment could face standard import charges and 19% VAT.

Both Cypriot and non-Cypriot citizens can import their belongings tax-free once the ATT 2 form has been completed, signed, and approved by customs. The form can be completed as part of your online documentation or, if you're completing your paperwork offline, it will be provided before your shipment is collected in your country of origin.

Here are some examples of the documents you can provide as evidence to support your application:

Evidence of residence abroad

Disposal of property or end of lease documentation.
End of employment documentation.
Documentation relating to day-to-day living for a continuous 12-month period before arriving to live in Cyprus. These forms could be:
- A letter from the applicant's employer on company-headed paper confirming their employment during this period.
- At least four bank or credit card statements dated 1, 4, 7 and 12 months before the applicant's arrival in Cyprus and showing daily or weekly transactions (Please note that we DO NOT need to see monies, just the transactions in the applicant's name. Also, ensure your documents are not password protected).
Evidence of day-to-day living expenses, such as utility bills, car insurance etc.

Evidence of residence in Cyprus

Acquisition of property or copy of a lease or letting agreement (relevant pages only). If living in a family home, customs will require a letter or email from the parent or homeowner to confirm the applicant is presently residing at their address.
Letter from employer or a copy of a work contract. If unemployed, please confirm in writing or by email.
Evidence of day-to-day living expenses, such as utility bills for gas or electricity, home or car insurance etc.
Date of arrival or return to Cyprus.
Residence permit.
Registration of children for school.
ARC (Alien Registration Certificate) document for non-Cypriots.

Additional evidence

Proof that the applicant has owned the goods being shipped for more than six months, such as receipts or other documentation.

How the customs process works

Once all relevant documents have been sent over to us, our local agent Five Continents will carry out the following prior to your shipment arriving in Cyprus:

Request the relevant evidence (see above) proving your continuous residence abroad, as well as proof of your residence in Cyprus.
Review all completed documents and forms and discuss any concerns with you, if necessary.
Submit your documents to customs and respond to any additional questions they may have.
Arrange a date and time to meet with a customs clearance officer at your local customs office to clear your items for import into Cyprus. A Five Continents representative will also be present.
Get in touch with you once your goods have cleared customs to arrange delivery of your items.
If necessary, contact you for further documents or clarification.

All documents you submit to Five Continents must be addressed to, or otherwise clearly associated with, you as the declarant to help ensure a smooth customs clearance process. Wherever possible, you should provide original documents, together with any additional supporting evidence you may have.

Importing tradesman tools

If you're importing tradesperson's tools, customs may inspect your shipment to confirm that they are for your own trade and are not being imported in excessive quantities. You must have owned and used the tools for at least 6 months before importing them into Cyprus.

You must not sell, lend, hire out, or otherwise transfer the tools within 12 months of importing them unless you first notify customs.

Prohibited goods

We aim to make importing your personal belongings into Cyprus as simple as possible. See our comprehensive list of items that cannot be shipped along with any service specific restrictions.

View prohibited goods

timestamp This page was last updated on 29th July 2026.