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Nej0928
Joined 2017
Posts: 6

6 years ago

America to Cyprus move

6 years ago

Hi all, hoping I could get a little advice ??
I’m 26, from the states and my boyfriend lives (and is from Cyprus, I met him in the US). We have been together for almost two years and have been doing the long distance thing for a year now. I just got back from the third trip to Cyprus this year, and trust me, coming back by choice is not easy!
Anyway, we can only take so much of this long distance and he started up his own company in Cyprus a few months ago (marine engineering) and is building up experience and capital before he can move to the states because there’s a lot of competition. I’m considering making the big move first but I have a few concerns:

1,. Are expats/Americans given a fair chance at employment? Or is that going to be a very difficult thing to come by? I currently work for the government in my home state and graduated with a degree in sociology and psychology.

2. Can anyone help clarify on visas? Say if I went over without a job first (not the smartest idea, I know) what are the rules/guildlines for a long-stay visa? If I show I have enough money to live comfortably in Cyprus for two years could that work? And apply for a work visa once I find work? I know Americans don’t need a visa for a stay up to 90 days but if I’m going to quit my job and move my life over I want to stay for at least two years.

3. Contraception - not the most important concern but are birth control pills more expensive over there? Readily available?

If you have any answers to these concerns, or other insight or advice about my situation please don’t hesitate and let me know ?? thanks in advance!

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