Border Crossings

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 19:26

can any one please tell me what the allance is per person / car to bring over from the south to the north thanks

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 19:50

The duty allowance for coming into TRNC is 200 ciggarettes and 1 ltr of spirits.



Of course this may vary depending on if it is a full moon or not!!

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 19:52

sorry i ment food / toys/ house old goods

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:09

275 EUROS I BELIEVE

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:11

whats that per person or car

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:20

Person i believe.. recently put up from about 165 a think

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:23

thanks can any one else confirm this please as i dont need the hassle comeing back across border

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:23

Rate for other goods is 260 euro per person.



You are not allowed to bring single items over that value with duty potentially being charged. ie share the value between 2 persons. It is one person one item.

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:27

so i can bring back 260 worth of toys no problems then?

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:36

Beware of bringing electrical items, we were searched and we only had a floor standing fan,he let us off but said next time he would confiscate.

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:43

its toys for our boys aged 10/9 & 4 so it will be toys in genral for there age groups

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:45

terry,



nobody will ever say you will have NO PROBLEMS.



If you have something that is a bit iffy that customs do not like you always stand to loose the lot. But that happens anywhere you travel through customs.



If you have less than 260 euros per person in value of toys then ...............



Be sensible. I assume you have a place here then you know what the authorities on both sides at Metehan are like. Customs people do not like people taking the whotsit and I think you will understand what I mean.



By asking here you are already showing a sensible thinking mode. I am sure you will be fine wants you sit down with all the info. Please let us all know how you get on cos next year people will ask the same again and you experiences are their advice.



Best wishes

David

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 20:53

ok david thanks and i will keep every one up to date , i accross last saturday with boot full of fod and some ikea bits and i mean full, yes i was stopped and had to open the boot well i popped it open by the switch and sat there waiting but all they could do was wave at each other and laugh then then kind gentleman shut my boot and told me to be on my way, lucky or what,

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:05

135 EUROS, when we came through on monday (thats each person)

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:11

is that right as you can see ive been told varoius amounts . does any one know what the exact amount is or where i can find out please??

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:17

terry



Goods to the value of €135 per person coming back across to the North. There was talk of this limit being increased, but it hasn't happened yet.



ltd

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:18

and can any one tell me if the limit you can bring back just for adults or can children bring back stuff to

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:24

terry



It doesn't specifically say 'per adult', but it may depend on the custom's officer you get.



ltd

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:27

ok i know what you mean thanks

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:38

hi terry its 275 going from north to south and 135 from south to north. went over tuesday and they stopped every car think they are looking for electrical items and it was so busy, i have never seen so many turkish cars in ikea car park, as everyone tells you its who you get on the day. a friend of ours came from paphos with a 10,000 pound generator gave a bribe to the greek side and a bribe turkih side and was waved through. i am not suggesting that you bribe them but just to show they can work together. happy xmas to you and your family

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:39

Terry the ciggies are the same price in the north, so i would not bother bringing them over.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:42

Lilli,



I do not wish to correct you but a couple of weeks ago they changed south to north to 260, (or 270) have they changed it back?



There was a big issue couple of months ago when they decided not to comply with Green Line policies but I am sure they now comply.



David

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:44

thanks lilli well its good to hear that some one has enough money to give a bribe and pay 10,000 out



and hi jock i know about fags mate more intrested in toys and food

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:51

sorry terry the only toys i play with is my blow up doll, and i dont have to feed her..................

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:54

ha ha whats her name

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 21:58

Join the queue matey..............

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 22:42

hi davd you know more than me the sign is very misleading next time i go over i will double check. couldnt beleive the amount of cars the stoped on tuesday. you both ok xx

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
11/12/2008 22:44

There is a large notice on top of the TC police cabins when crossing from South to North stating the limit is 260 Euros going from NORTH to SOUTH. Just look up when approaching the cabin for checking your passports on left hand side. Why have they put it there? As far as I'm aware, they have not changed the limit when bringing in goods from the South so it is 135 Euros per person.

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
12/12/2008 10:27

so it 135 euros per person then thanks

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
12/12/2008 14:37

it is 135 Euros per person.



## THIS HAS NOT CHANGED for south to north crossing##

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
12/12/2008 14:50

Certainly €135 per person South to North, came back this week and was asked how much I'd spent. Fortunately it was just over €100 so OK but I did check the allowance with him.

terryW.H.F.C


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
13/12/2008 09:16

thank you one and all for the info, hope you all have a happy xmas

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
13/12/2008 10:42

Bah humbug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
13/12/2008 10:52

But you get an awful lot of Bah Humbug for €135...