Personal Effects & TOR Clearance Service in Cyprus

Personal Effects & TOR Clearance Service

P.Panagi & Sons Ltd handles customs clearance for personal effects and household goods imported into Cyprus — including shipments qualifying for Transfer of Normal Residence (TOR) duty-free relief. We manage the full process from eligibility assessment to port release.

What We Handle

• TOR (Transfer of Normal Residence) duty-free relief applications
• Customs clearance for household goods, furniture, and personal belongings
• Unaccompanied baggage clearance
• Inherited goods and estate clearance
• Temporary importation of personal effects

TOR Relief — Key Conditions

TOR relief allows individuals relocating to Cyprus from non-EU countries to import their personal belongings and household goods duty-free. Key conditions include:

• The applicant must have been resident outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months
• The goods must have been owned and used by the applicant for at least 6 months before the move
• The goods must be imported within 12 months of establishing residence in Cyprus
• The goods must not be sold, lent, or transferred within 12 months of import

Read our TOR eligibility guide →

The Clearance Process

1. Eligibility assessment: We review your situation to confirm TOR eligibility and advise on the required documentation.
2. Document preparation: We prepare the TOR application and supporting documents for submission to Cyprus Customs.
3. AIS declaration: We submit the import declaration via AIS, specifying the TOR relief procedure.
4. Customs examination: Customs officers may inspect the shipment. We coordinate with the port authority to minimise delays.
5. Release: Once approved, we obtain the release order and your goods are cleared duty-free.

Required Documents

• Passport and proof of previous residence (utility bills, rental contracts)
• Proof of new residence in Cyprus (rental contract, utility bill)
• Detailed inventory of goods (with approximate values and dates of purchase)
• Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
• EORI number (if applicable)