Cyprus has comprehensive utilities including Electricity, Water and Telephone, both fixed line and Mobile.

Mains electricity is 240 volt with British style plugs and is generally reliable. There is comprehensive clean water supply across the Island, supported by an integrated supply network including reservoirs and desalination plants. The island also has an excellent fixed line telephone system as well as a competitive mobile phone market with several suppliers. There is no mains gas, however cooking is via electric stoves or butane available Island wide at reasonable cost.

Electricity

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Water

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Telephone

The main network is provided by CYTA, a semi-governmental organisation. Local connection is via a range of providers for both fixed and mobile telephones. Fibre optic connections are available island wide as are up to 5G mobile services.

Latest News

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 24 March 2023 The UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič gave a joint UK-EU statement on...

Attendance Allowance for UK pensioners in Cyprus

Attendance Allowance is a (UK benefit) that is not means tested to help pay for care for the elderly. Attendance Allowance is only available to people who are in receipt of a UK state pension. (There are different allowances for people below state pensionable age)....

Online appointments for immigration……………………

The online platform to make appointments at the immigration department has been taken down and new arrangements will be in place as of Monday, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Sunday. Please read here for more information 

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.