Just imported a Mobile from UK
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- Kibkommer
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Just imported a Mobile from UK
Have done this a twice before, but it was some time ago, just checking if its the same now.
1. 89 days use before Turkcell etc switch it off
2. Take to office/bungalow in Lefkosia and they register it, pay a fee
3. Take to customs office in the new harbour in Girne, they work out the import tax due, pay a fee
4. Take phone with paperwork to Turkcell offices and they register it.
Pheww!!!!
Thanks.
1. 89 days use before Turkcell etc switch it off
2. Take to office/bungalow in Lefkosia and they register it, pay a fee
3. Take to customs office in the new harbour in Girne, they work out the import tax due, pay a fee
4. Take phone with paperwork to Turkcell offices and they register it.
Pheww!!!!
Thanks.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
That's what I did.
12 months ago.
12 months ago.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
Thanks Hair Cut.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
You have to go to the BTHK building in Lefkosa now
Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnCpySheGaB1wLfs9
We were able to do it all in one building, on several occasions, as we went in the morning. I've heard that if you go in the afternoon you have to go elsewhere to pay the duty.
Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnCpySheGaB1wLfs9
We were able to do it all in one building, on several occasions, as we went in the morning. I've heard that if you go in the afternoon you have to go elsewhere to pay the duty.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
What's the tax now my wife's just told me it's gone through the roof . She is just off out to upgrade her phone I said w should look at bringing one from the UK she said the tax has rocketed . I've no idea really just interested .
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
Haven't a clue, been so busy that I forgot to go, Must do it next week.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
Why bother? Just buy a phone here... I recently bought a brand new Samsung Galaxy A24 for £167 in Girne, fabulous specification with Android 14.
Put my SIM in and bingo! No need to bother with import duty and registration etc.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
We also bought a new Redmi here not much difference in price to UK
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
Groucho, Its very easy to be cocky and give your opinions, but some of us or at least members of our family need special phones designed for people with Dementia or Alzheimer. That is the to one to which I refer.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
I don't think Groucho was being "cocky", he was just stating facts. There was no previous mention with regards to special needs phones.benjaminbutton wrote: ↑Sat 27 Apr 2024 11:44 amGroucho, Its very easy to be cocky and give your opinions, but some of us or at least members of our family need special phones designed for people with Dementia or Alzheimer. That is the to one to which I refer.
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Neither was I replying to benjaminbutton!Soner wrote: ↑Sat 27 Apr 2024 7:29 pmI don't think Groucho was being "cocky", he was just stating facts. There was no previous mention with regards to special needs phones.benjaminbutton wrote: ↑Sat 27 Apr 2024 11:44 amGroucho, Its very easy to be cocky and give your opinions, but some of us or at least members of our family need special phones designed for people with Dementia or Alzheimer. That is the to one to which I refer.
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
If I had to do again i would find a student to come with me and register it as they get better than half price tax
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
1. Kidnap a student
2. Get them to change their name and appearance to match your passport which has to be produced
3. Wait to be arrested and deported....
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No they do it in their name
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Then they thank you for paying them a modest fee for their time and donating a nice new phone to them and paying for its registration, waltz off into the sunset... smiling to themselves at how gullible us old expats can be... after all, without incriminating yourself how can you force them to hand it over?
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
It’s an idea if you happen to know someone you don’t have to do it
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Re: Just imported a Mobile from UK
Any recommendations where to buy a second hand mobile in kyrenia