Start 6-8 weeks before departure. Utilities, landlords, tax matters and bank closures can all need in-person steps or final statements. If you leave before closing them, keep a Cyprus contact and a working email/phone number on every account.
Departure Checklist
| Area | What to do | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Tax and Finance | ||
| Tax residency | File any outstanding returns and make sure your Tax For All account details are current. | Keep copies of returns, payment receipts and messages from the Tax Department. |
| Tax certificates | If you need proof for a bank, employer or next country, check certificate options through Tax For All or contact your district tax office. | Ask early; certificate requests can take time if your record has open balances. |
| Bank accounts | Settle loans, credit cards and fees, then decide whether to close or keep an account temporarily for final refunds. | Closing from abroad is harder, so handle branch requirements before leaving. |
| Immigration and Social Insurance | ||
| Residence permit | Non-EU residents should check whether their permit needs to be surrendered or cancelled. EU residents can keep records showing the date they stopped living in Cyprus. | Keep copies of permits, departure tickets and new-country registration. |
| Social Insurance | If employed, confirm your employer has reported your end of employment. If self-employed, close or update your contribution position with Social Insurance Services. | Download or request contribution history if you may need it abroad. |
| GESY | Update your situation if you cease working, paying contributions or living in Cyprus. | Keep medical records and prescriptions before you move. |
| Home and Utilities | ||
| Rental property | Give written notice under your rental agreement and agree the final inspection, meter readings and deposit return method. | Photograph the property and meters on handover day. |
| Electricity | Terminate the EAC supply agreement, provide required account details and settle the final bill. | EAC says termination can be requested by letter/email/fax or in person with identification. |
| Water | Contact your local municipality or water board for final reading, final bill and deposit handling. | Processes vary by district, so confirm locally. |
| Internet and mobile | Cancel contracts, return routers or TV boxes, and check early termination charges. | Ask for written confirmation that the account is closed. |
| Vehicles, Pets and Mail | ||
| Vehicle | Sell, export or immobilise/de-register correctly through Road Transport processes. | Do not leave road tax or insurance running by accident. |
| Pets | Check the destination country's import rules, vaccinations, microchip and health certificate timing. | Start early if travelling outside the EU or to a country with quarantine rules. |
| Mail and documents | Update addresses with banks, tax, insurance, schools and pension providers. | Scan key Cyprus documents before packing originals. |
Useful Calculators Before You Leave
Estimate final household and tax costs
Use these to avoid surprises before closing accounts:
Final Week Pack
- Passport, residence permit copies, tax number, social insurance number and GESY details.
- Final utility readings, final bills and account closure confirmations.
- Rental handover photos, deposit agreement and landlord confirmation.
- Bank closure or balance transfer documents.
- Vehicle sale/export/immobilisation paperwork, if relevant.
- Pet passport, health certificates and travel booking, if relevant.
Official Resources:
- Tax For All
- Gov.cy - taxpayer account
- Social Insurance Services
- EAC - connections, transfers and disconnections
- Road Transport Department
Last reviewed: April 2026. Requirements vary by personal status and provider, so confirm directly before closing accounts or leaving Cyprus.