Limassol Port, Cyprus

Customs Clearance at Limassol Port

P.Panagi & Sons Ltd are licensed customs clearing agents based on-site at Limassol New Port. We handle import and export customs clearance for all cargo types arriving at Cyprus's primary commercial seaport.

+357 25 560175

Why Choose an On-Site Limassol Port Clearing Agent?

Our office is located inside the Cyprus Ports Authority Management Building at Limassol New Port. This proximity gives us a significant operational advantage: we can submit customs declarations, respond to inspection notices, and coordinate with port authorities faster than agents working remotely.

Limassol Port is Cyprus's largest commercial port, handling container traffic, bulk cargo, ro-ro vehicles, and passenger ferries. All goods arriving by sea must be declared to the Cyprus Customs & Excise Department before they can be released. As licensed customs agents, we are authorised to act on your behalf for all customs formalities.

On-Site Office

Located inside Limassol Port — no travel delays

Same-Day Filing

Declarations submitted the day your goods arrive

All Cargo Types

FCL, LCL, bulk, ro-ro, and personal effects

Our Services at Limassol Port

Import customs declarations (SAD / Single Administrative Document)
Export customs declarations and exit formalities
Duty and VAT calculation and payment coordination
HS code classification and tariff advice
Goods examination and inspection liaison
T1 transit document handling for goods in transit
Personal effects and household goods clearance
Private vehicle clearance (including Ferry Daleela arrivals)
Groupage / LCL shipment clearance
Full container load (FCL) clearance
Temporary importation and re-exportation
EORI registration for new importers

How Limassol Port Clearance Works

1

Notify Us Before Arrival

Send us your shipping documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list) before your goods arrive at Limassol Port. This allows us to prepare the declaration in advance.

2

Pre-Arrival Declaration

We submit the customs entry to the Cyprus Customs ICIS system. Pre-arrival filing reduces the time goods spend in the port after arrival.

3

Duty Assessment & Payment

Cyprus Customs assesses the applicable import duty and VAT. We provide you with a detailed cost breakdown and coordinate payment.

4

Release & Delivery

Once duties are paid and the declaration is accepted, we obtain the release order from Cyprus Customs. Your goods are then available for collection from the port.

Documents Required for Limassol Port Clearance

Always Required

  • Bill of Lading (original or telex release)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin (if claiming preference)

Depending on Goods

  • Import licence (for regulated goods)
  • CE / EC Declaration of Conformity
  • Health or phytosanitary certificate
  • CITES permit (for protected species)
Limassol Port Clearance FAQs

Limassol Port Clearance FAQs

Common questions about customs clearance at Limassol Port

Goods arriving at Limassol Port?

Contact us before your shipment arrives and we will prepare the customs entry in advance, minimising port storage time and costs.

+357 25 560175