British Residents Society, North Cyprus

ABOUT US

This page last updated 12/04/2007

The Society was established in 1975 for British nationals who had come to live as permanent residents in Northern Cyprus (now the T.R.N.C.) many of whom were proud of their title ‘Ancient Brits’. There are still quite a number of these around, but also there are younger ‘Modern Brits’ now finding that the slow pace and safe atmosphere makes for a very attractive place in which to live.

The BRS Handbook tries, in some measure, to point all would-be and residents in the right direction and to answer a few of the questions that naturally arise when one is living abroad. However, it must be stressed that specific problems can more easily be dealt with by direct contact and callers are welcome at the office (known locally as the ‘Hut’) situated behind the Post Office in Girne (Kyrenia) click here for map of directions. We are open every Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon, where a member of the Committee is available to assist. A Committee member is also at Pegasos Restaurant, Karaoğlanoğlu click here for map of directions most Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We also provide a variety of information sheets.

The Society is strictly non-partisan and non-profit making and full membership is open to all holders of a valid British Passport, who own/rent property and use it regularly or as a holiday/second home, once their application has been approved by the Committee. Associate Membership is available to persons of other nationality who are married to full members or holders of current EU passports. There is an annual subscription due on the first of January each year, currently ₤10.00 for Full Members and ₤9.00 for Associate Members. In March 2007 membership stood at 778.

The objects of the Society are to foster friendly relations with the people of Cyprus, to advise and assist members and to make representation on their behalf to the authorities.

The Society has direct access to the British High Commission and to Government Departments of the TRNC and enjoys their support.