Greece–Cyprus Ferry: Customs, Vehicles & Passenger Import Guide

The AF Marina: Piraeus to Limassol

The AF Marina is a passenger and vehicle ferry connecting Piraeus (Athens) to Limassol Port, Cyprus. It carries passengers, private vehicles, and accompanied luggage. The crossing takes approximately 30–32 hours.

Vehicle Customs Rules

All vehicles arriving at Limassol Port on the AF Marina are subject to Cyprus Customs & Excise procedures. The applicable rules depend on the vehicle's registration country and the purpose of the import:

• Cypriot-registered vehicles: Returning to Cyprus — no customs formalities required.
• EU-registered vehicles (e.g., Greek plates): Temporary importation — the vehicle may remain in Cyprus for up to 6 months without paying customs duty. It must leave Cyprus or be permanently imported within that period.
• Third-country vehicles: Full customs clearance required — customs duty and VAT apply unless a relief (TOR, diplomatic, etc.) applies.

If you are bringing a vehicle on the AF Marina and need customs clearance assistance, contact P.Panagi & Sons Ltd — the official customs agent for AF Marina vehicles at Limassol Port.

Passenger Customs Rules

Passengers travelling between Greece and Cyprus are travelling within the EU. As both countries are EU member states, personal belongings intended for personal use are generally not subject to customs duty.

However, Cyprus Customs officers retain the right to inspect luggage. Certain categories of goods — including tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and items of significant commercial value — may be subject to quantity limits or duty payments even when travelling within the EU.

Goods Allowances (EU Intra-Community Travel)

• Tobacco: 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars, 1 kg tobacco
• Alcohol: 10 litres spirits, 20 litres fortified wine, 90 litres wine, 110 litres beer
• Other goods: No duty for personal use items — customs officers may question goods of apparent commercial quantity

Relocating to Cyprus from Greece?

If you are relocating to Cyprus from a non-EU country and using the AF Marina to transport your household goods, you may qualify for Transfer of Normal Residence (TOR) duty-free relief. Note: relocating from Greece (an EU country) does not qualify for TOR relief. See our personal effects clearance service for details.