Brits in Paphos

Cost of living in Paphos: how it stacks up against London and the UK average

Paphos rents are well under London's, buses are cheap and there's no council tax. But summer air conditioning bills bite, and prices are rising faster than in the UK.

Residence in Cyprus for Brits: from the yellow slip to the biometric card

Still carrying a folded yellow slip from the Paphos immigration office? Here's how Withdrawal Agreement Brits swap it for a biometric card and keep their rights safe.

Heat, water cuts and wildfires in Paphos: a summer survival guide for Brits

A Paphos summer is glorious until the reservoirs run low and the hills catch fire. Here's how the heat, the water supply and wildfire season really work, and how to prepare.

The Green Line: crossing to the north of Cyprus, and why property there is risky

A day trip to Kyrenia or Famagusta is easy from Paphos. Buying a house in the north is a different matter. Here's what the FCDO says about both, in plain English.

Learning Greek in Paphos: why it's worth it, even if life runs in English

Paphos runs happily in English, until the council, the plumber or the village kafeneio doesn't. Here's why Greek pays off, what's required and how to start.

Cypriot taxes for Brits: the 2026 reform, the UK treaty and your State Pension

Cyprus raised its tax-free band to EUR 22,000 in 2026. Here's how residence works, what the UK–Cyprus treaty says about pensions and rent, and what the taxman back home still wants.

Banking in Cyprus as a Brit: opening an account in Paphos and moving your money

Cypriot banks want more paperwork than your high-street bank back home. Here's what to bring, why to keep your UK account, and how to move money and your pension across.

Cyprus non-dom status and the 60-day rule: what they really mean for Brits

Most Brits in Cyprus are non-doms without lifting a finger. Here's what that saves you, what changed in 2026, and why the 60-day rule is narrower than the brochures suggest.

UK pensions in Cyprus: when the 5% flat rate pays, and when it doesn't

Cyprus lets you pay a flat 5% on foreign pensions above EUR 5,000. Since the 2026 reform, the normal rates often beat it. Here's how to work out which suits you, year by year.

Home

Renting in Paphos: where Brits live and what to check before you sign

Paphos has plenty to rent, from Kato Paphos flats to villas in Peyia. Here's what it costs in 2026, how deposits and contracts work, and how to spot a dodgy listing.

Home

Buying in Paphos: title deeds problems and the checks that protect you

Thousands of Brits in Cyprus paid in full and still didn't own their homes. Here's how the title deeds mess happened, what has changed and the checks to run before you buy.

Moving and visas

Moving to Paphos as a Brit: the residence routes that actually work

Cyprus drives on the left and sells Cadbury's, but since Brexit you need a permit to stay. Here are the routes Brits really use to move to Paphos, and what to do first.

Moving and visas

Moving to Cyprus after Brexit: the pink slip, Category F and the other permits

Arrived in Paphos after 2020? You're a third-country national now. Here's how the pink slip and Category F work, what they ask for and how to apply.

Health

Healthcare in Paphos: the GHIC, the S1, GeSY and private cover for Brits

Cypriot healthcare isn't free, but it's good and cheap once you're in GeSY. Here's how the GHIC, the S1 and private cover fit together, and where to go in Paphos.

Health

GeSY for Brits: who can join Cyprus's health system, and what it costs

GeSY is Cyprus's answer to the NHS, with a few euros to pay at the door. Here's who can join as a Brit, how the S1 fits in, what contributions cost and when you need private cover.

Schools and study

Schools in Paphos: British-curriculum schools, state schools and fees for Brits

Paphos has English-curriculum private schools teaching GCSEs and A levels, and free Greek-speaking state schools. Here are the options, the 2026/27 fees and what it means for UK university.

Getting around

Driving in Cyprus with a UK licence, and getting around Paphos

Cyprus drives on the left, so you'll feel at home behind the wheel. But if you live here, your UK licence is only good for six months before you must swap it for a Cypriot one.

Community

British life in Paphos: poppies, carveries and the footie at 5pm

Paphos has one of the biggest British communities in Cyprus, and it shows. Here's where Brits remember, worship, watch the footie and play sport in and around the town.

Community

Retiring in Paphos: clubs, volunteering and staying active in the sun

The sunshine gets Brits to Paphos. What keeps them happy is a reason to get up in the morning. Here's where retirees find friends, exercise and something useful to do.

Going out

British food in Paphos: carveries, chippies and where to find PG Tips

You can eat very well in Paphos without touching a Yorkshire pudding. But when the craving hits, here's where to find a proper carvery, a chippy and a box of PG Tips.

Going out

Nightlife in Paphos: from the harbour to the old town after dark

Paphos isn't Ayia Napa, and most residents are glad of it. But there's more going on after dark than you'd think, from old-town cocktail bars to clubs that open at midnight.

Britain in Paphos

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Official Britain

British High Commission Nicosia

The UK's diplomatic mission in Cyprus, serving Paphos: passports, consular help and emergencies (appointment only); no office in Paphos

Alexander Pallis Street, PO Box 21978, Nicosia 1587, Cyprus

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Clubs and associations

Royal British Legion

Royal British Legion Paphos Branch (BR3692)

Overseas branch of the Royal British Legion: comradeship, welfare support and the Poppy Appeal in the Paphos district; quarterly general meetings

Paphos, Cyprus

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Party groups abroad

Listed side by side, in alphabetical order. We don't favour any party.

Conservatives Abroad – Cyprus

Cyprus branch of the Conservative Party's organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in Cyprus

Website

Labour International – Central Eastern and Northern Europe branch

Central, Eastern and Northern Europe branch of the Labour Party's organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in central, eastern and northern Europe, including Cyprus

Website

Lib Dems in Europe

European branch of the Liberal Democrats' organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in Europe outside France, including Cyprus

Website

Sport

Paphos Tigers (Paphos RUFC)

Rugby club founded in 2003, Cyprus' first independent (non-military) club; players include British residents; teams play in the Cyprus Rugby Federation league

Sportivo Grounds, Emba, Paphos

Website · Map · rugby@paphostigers.com · Facebook · Instagram

Schools and universities

School

TLC Private School

Kindergarten to sixth form; English-system curriculum with IGCSE/GCSE and A levels

Website · Map · +357 26 910 230 · Facebook · Instagram

School

The International School of Paphos

Private school following the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and A Level qualifications

100 Aristotelous Savva Avenue, 8025 Anavargos, Paphos

Website · Map · +357 26 821700 · info@isop-ed.org · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube

School

Aspire Private British School

Private school in Chloraka, founded in 2014, teaching the English National Curriculum through IGCSE/GCSE to A Levels

Chloraka, Paphos

Our guide to British food, shops and pubs in Paphos

University

UCLan Cyprus (University of Central Lancashire Cyprus)

Branch of the UK's University of Central Lancashire at Pyla, Larnaca, serving all of Cyprus; UK and Cypriot double-awarded degrees

12-14 University Avenue, Pyla, 7080 Larnaka

Website · Map · +357 24 69 40 00 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn · YouTube

British Council

British Council Cyprus

Nicosia office serving all of Cyprus: IELTS, Cambridge English, International GCSE, A level, professional and university exams

1-3 Aristotelous Street, 1011 Nicosia

Website · Map · +357 22 585 000 · Facebook · X

Pubs and restaurants

Pub

Mikeys Bar

British-style pub with pool, darts and quiz nights; football and rugby on TV

5 Konstantias, 8041 Paphos

Map · +357 96 343786

Pub

Green Corner Pub

English-style sports pub

QC86+988, Paphos 8046

Pub

O'Neill's Irish Bar and Grill

Irish bar and grill on Tombs of the Kings Avenue with live sport

Tombs of the Kings Ave, Paphos 8046

Map · +357 26 935888

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The Flying Pig Sports Bar & Grill

Sports bar in Kato Paphos with multiple screens, burgers and steaks

Kato Paphos, Paphos

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The Kings Road Cafe Pub Sports Bar

Pub and sports bar with big screens for live sport, food and drinks

Tombs of the Kings Road, Paphos