bringing pets to cyprus - Taking animals, Cats, Dogs to cyprus

A lovely two bedroom second floor apartment is for sale off the Makarios Avenue in Larnaca.

The property comprises of:

Spacious living/dining area

Separate kitchen

Double bedrooms

Master bedroom features an ensuite

Family bathroom

Covered area of 70 square meters plus 34 square meters covered verandas

Completed in 2004

The property also features:

Full split air-condition units throughout

Storage heater

Parquet laminated floor in the bedrooms

Double glazed windows

Covered parking space

Store room

Title Deeds Available

The property had recently been valuated to160.000Euros but was dropped for a quick sale.

Larnaka is the international gateway to Cyprus, being its second port and having an international airport. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and has plenty of historical sightseeing on offer to complement its deep-blue sea, bright sandy beaches and reliably sunny skies. With its 400-berth marina, Larnaka is also a favoured destination for visitors with yachts. Land-based tourists enjoy the palm-lined harbor promenade and the city’s international caliber shops, inviting cafes and panoramic Mediterranean views.

Larnaka is an attractive and quiet city which is the same all year round unlike many other areas of Cyprus, which tend to be very busy during the summer months and extremely quiet during the winter. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and has plenty of historical sightseeing on offer to complement its deep-blue sea, bright sandy beaches and reliably sunny skies. Its famous Palm Tree Promenade and marina ensure a picturesque coastline and Larnaka boasts many of the most appealing beaches in Cyprus. Its central location means that other cities and popular areas of Cyprus are within easy reach – Nicosia, the country’s capital, is less than 60km away, and Limassol and Paphos are approx 65km and 120km distance.

Bringing a Pet to Cyprus

Citizens of the European Union who wish to transfer their residence to the Republic of Cyprus may bring their pets with them. The following rules apply.
The animal must not be intended for commercial purposes.
The animal must be intended for companionship (be a pet, such as a cat or dog). It should be noted that dogs of the breeds referred to in Part B of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 may not be imported into the Republic of Cyprus.
The animal must be accompanied by its owner (natural person) or by a person who is responsible for it at the time of the importation.
Specific identification documents and disease certification must be produced: for identification purposes, the documents should relate to a tattoo or microchip, the disease certification should include a booklet issued by a veterinarian (listing the animal’s vaccinations and other medical details), an animal passport, a veterinary certificate stating that the animal is free of disease and certificates stating that the animal has been given an anti-rabies vaccination and been treated against a number of conditions such as infestation by tapeworm and external parasites.
Persons who wish to import an animal should contact the veterinary service of the district in which they will be residing for information about provisions which apply to animals below three months of age.
Persons bringing in a pet animal must inform the District Veterinary Station with responsibility for their point of arrival in Cyprus of the date and time of their arrival and of the number of the flight on which the animal will be carried 24 to 48 hours before arriving.
If certain or all of the requirements stated above are not met, the animal may be placed in quarantine in accordance with the law.
Persons who wish to import an animal are advised to get in touch with the competent authorities before leaving for

Cyprus

in order to find out which documents they will be required to produce when bringing in the animal and about the relevant legal provisions.