UK and Cyprus Government

The UK Government is represented in Cyprus by the British High Commission. The High Commission provides support for UK Nationals visiting, living and working in Cyprus, as well as working closely with the Cyprus government on a wide range of issues, including political, commercial, security and economic matters.

Cyprus Government

The Republic of Cyprus is a sovereign country with a presidential, democratic system of government. The President of Cyprus is both the head of state and the head of the government. The government also includes the Council of Ministers and The House of Representatives. Cyprus has an independent judiciary.

Latest News

UK Interest Rates Unchanged

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee met 18th September and kept interest rates unchanged at 5%. The committee (MPC) voted by a majority to keep rates at 5% rather than a further reduction in borrowing costs. The main reason for the hold was that inflation...

Building Regulation Amnesty

The Cyprus Government has ordered a temporary Amnesty for certain building regulation infringements to enable the release and issue of new title deeds to many thousands of property owners who have previously been unable to obtain title deeds due to a range of planning...

Help Desk

Do you need advice on matters relating to living, working or retiring in Cyprus?

Whether you already live on island or plan to move out to Cyprus, the Cyprus Residents Planning Group can help navigate you through the visa and residency permit procedures.