Welcome to Cyprus — or at least to the preparation for it. This page is your anchor: the most important numbers, the most useful official links, and all Pundo guides in one place. No more scrolling through five different pages.
Emergency & Immediate Contact
When in doubt, start here: 112 works in Cyprus for all emergencies — police, fire brigade, ambulance. English is generally understood.
| Service | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Pan-European Emergency | 112 | |
| Police (non-urgent) | 1460 | |
| Ambulance / Fire | 199 | |
| GESY Health Helpline | 1400 | |
| EAC Power Outage | 1234 | |
| Water Emergency Limassol | 25 822 800 |
For the full guide to emergency numbers — including night pharmacies, breakdown services, and poison control — see: Emergency Numbers in Cyprus
First Steps as an Expat
Just arrived? These four things come up almost immediately:
- 1Apply for your Yellow Slip — your EU residence certificate, without which almost nothing works
- 2Get your TIC tax number — required for bank accounts, employment, and official contracts
- 3Register with GESY — Cyprus's public health insurance system
- 4Open a bank account — or at least set up Revolut/Wise as a bridge
All Guides by Topic
🏛️ Authorities & Residence
- The Yellow Slip — EU Residence Certificate — What you need, how the process works, and the common pitfalls
- Getting Your TIC Tax Number — Without a TIC, almost nothing official in Cyprus works
- What is a Mukhtar? — The village representative you'll probably need at some point
- Emergency Numbers in Cyprus — All key numbers, services, and links
🏦 Finance
- Opening a Bank Account in Cyprus — Why it's harder than expected, and what actually works
🏥 Health
- GESY: Cyprus's Health System Explained — Who's covered, what it costs, and when it makes sense to go private
🚗 Mobility
- Registering a Car in Cyprus — AMSMO, insurance, RTD — step by step
- KTEO: The Cyprus MOT Explained — When it's due, what it costs, and what happens if you miss it
- Drink Driving in Cyprus — Limits, enforcement, and what really happens
- Street Names & Navigation in Cyprus — Why GPS addresses work differently here
🏠 Living & Everyday Life
- Internet in Cyprus — DSL, fibre, mobile broadband, Starlink — who works where
- Drinking Water in Cyprus — Tap, 18-litre jugs, vending machines or tankers — what do people actually drink?
- Water at Home in Cyprus — The white roof tank, solar collectors, and water filters explained
- Saving Water in Cyprus — The driest country in the EU: what actually helps
- Windows & Doors in Cyprus — Why Cyprus windows barely close, and how to deal with heat and noise
- Solar Panels in Cyprus — Installing PV: types, permits, the new 2026 billing model
- Parcel Lockers in Cyprus — BoxNow, ACS Smartpoint & Co. — receive parcels without being home
- Shopping Local in Cyprus — Why Amazon and Temu often cost more than you'd expect
🐾 Pets
- Dogs in Cyprus — Registration, beach rules, day-to-day life with a dog
- Cats in Cyprus — The street cats, the clipped ear, and where expats can help
Useful Official Links
- Civil Registry & Migration Dept. (Yellow Slip, residence): crmd.moi.gov.cy
- Tax Department (TIC tax number): www.mof.gov.cy/tax
- GESY registration: www.gesy.org.cy
- Road Transport Dept. (driving licence, vehicles): www.mcw.gov.cy/rtd
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC): www.eac.com.cy
- Cyprus Post: www.cypruspost.post
This page is updated whenever new guides are added. All expat information for Cyprus — in German, English, Russian, Arabic, and Hebrew — is on pundo.cy.
The information in this guide reflects the situation at the time of publication. Laws and administrative processes in Cyprus do change. When in doubt, check directly with the relevant authority.