In a telephone call with Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus have been informed that: 1) ID or passport 2) Account in the public interest (to telephone, water or PPC) as proof of residence 3) Clearing tax office 4) A statement to the office where cash is more than 8000 5) The requirement takes some time to clear 6) either as cash or check as a source justification needed to prevent money laundering Better way of transferring money from Greece to Cyprus appears to be transfer from Greece, which up to 8000 euros per day is free, The bank of Cyprus forever. They carry interest from Cyprus to Greece, with remittance, where up to 50,000 euros a minimum cost 12 Euros. It would be good before going to Cyprus to someone telephoned the bank and the store will make a deposit to be sure about what is and what is the best solution.