flying through larnaca

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 22:48

my friend is flying through larnaca,then travelling across the border to north cyprus.she wants to bring some light fittings from britain with her.would there be a problem at customs either at the airport or the crossing.would they take them of her and confiscate,or would she be in more trouble.thanks

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 22:56

Clayton,

I do not know what the ruling is but have flown via Larnaca lots of times, with light fittings, pictures, dinner service,cushions, bedding and loads of ornaments and never once have I had a problem. They tend to inspect on the way out, rather than inward journeys.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 23:16

It is illegal to import furniture etc to TRNC without an import licence.



So OK at Larnaca but at Metehan a different scenario. However if packed in luggage then there should be no reason to be queried. Obviously there is always a small chance of luggage being searched and is that a chance you are prepared to gamble on.

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 23:16

I have been through numerous times and have never been stopped going north

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 23:36

As soon as they suss your a Manc they will be in there Gaz,

Paul.

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 19:03

thanks everybody,

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 19:45

We bought bathroom light fittings, mainly because they were special ones (IP44) and I even bough a kitchen sink in a suitcase plus taps!!!!!!!!

grahamf


Joined: 26/06/2010
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 22:35

if u got any hash in them there light fittings , then leave the buggers at home.

john1234


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 321

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 07:48

I brought about 10 over via larnace a couple of years ago and nothing happenned.

The Turks and Greeks have never checked my bags or suitcases.

You only need to be afraid when bringing commercial quantities!

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 11:59

My other half has brought light fittings through and has just bought some more to bring in September and he has never had a problem. I would mke sure that they are packaged up properly and if you are worried then put them through the "FRAGILE" luggage and they should be fine.

lottowinner


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:34

never been stopped. cross at the boarder 20+ times. Go for it.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:42

In May we brought two sides of a bed through Larnaca and the border, these were something we had forgotten to put on the container and are 5 foot long!

Didn't get stopped.



Vicki

Chelpet


Joined: 10/03/2010
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 17:58

We came in through Larnaca in Mid June I had two ceiling fans in my holdall, Passport control didnt even look inside my passport, just waved my wife and I through, customs hall was empty just walked through, at border, got waved straight through by GCs, and got passport stamped on NC side no problems what so ever

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 19:14

cheers everybody for all your help,i will let her know.clayton

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:58

Clayton as long as what you bring through, does not look new, you should not have a problem , Always air on the side of caution and you won't go wrong. Hope this helps !!