Travel Medicine Fees for DPHC Overseas Civilian Patients

With effect from 1st July 2025 there will be a new mechanism for charging for entitled civilian patients requesting travel medicines.

The following travel vaccines are free and in line with NHS direction, this list will be reviewed when the NHS policy regarding travel medicine is changed. This policy by the NHS is under review.

(Polio) Combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio.
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Cholera – this will ONLY be provided if it meets the strict criteria

All other vaccines and medicines for travel purposes not related to duty and posting for registered entitled family members and other non-military patients will be charged.

Akrotiri: Potential Road Closures

HomeStart childrens groups are back in Aki and Epi!

 

We are excited to announce that our 'Stay and Play' and 'Mini-Movers' groups are back next week!

Stay and Play Episkopi is back on Wednesday 18th September and we can't wait to share with you our newly revamped families room

Mini-Movers, RAF Akrotiri is back on Thursday 19th September with our new mover and shaker, Charlotte

No need to book on for these groups and more details in the posters below

Looking forward to seeing you all next week

Home-Start WSBA Team

Akrotiri Pool Timetable

 

Episkopi Army Cadets and Akrotiri Air Cadets are recruiting!

 

KNOW SOMEONE AGED BETWEEN 12-17? UP FOR A CHALLENGE? JOIN THE CADETS!

Join the Cadet Forces Units based in the Cyprus.

We are recruiting Cadets, Adults and Service Instructors at both the Army and Air Cadets based on the island.

1 Overseas (Akrotiri) Air Cadets is based at RAF Akrotiri, they parade Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1800-2030. Their open evening is 23rd September!

Episkopi Army Cadet Force is based at Episkopi Station, they parade Wednesdays between 1800-2000. Their recruitment evening is 17th September!

Please fill in this form to express your interest and a member of the unit will be in touch about joining our brilliant team.

WSBA-[https://forms.office.com/e/TgrV2r2izG](https://forms.office.com/e/TgrV2r2izG)

Malcolm's Cats Open Day

Live Band Funkaholics Concert at Pissouri Amphitheatre

BFC Discount applies!!!

Duran Duran Tribute Show at Pissouri Amphitheatre

BFC Discount applies!!!

SSAFA guidance on whether your child is ready to stay home alone

Episkopi: CPSA Shotgun Skills Course

Members of the British Army Shooting team are holding a Shotgun Skills course at the Episkopi Garrison Gun Club on Sun 21 Sep 25. It is a course designed for novice and new shooters, including those that have never shot a gun before.

The course is open to everyone including children aged 10 and over.

SLS Welfare Coffee Morning - 17th September

 

BFSWS - Want to become a registered childminder in BFC

Do you enjoy looking after children?

Why not turn your passion into a rewarding career as a registered childminder?

At BFSWS, we’ll support you every step of the way — from your application to arranging your training. Our aim is to help you go from application to registration in just 12 weeks!

Interested in finding out more or ready to apply?
Drop them an email or
Give them a call today!

Start your journey to making a difference in children’s lives — while working around your own family life.

ERCAN AIRPORT STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR USE BY Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) PERSONNEL

With effect from 26 August 2025 the use of Ercan Airport is prohibited to all Military Personnel and Civilians subject to Service Discipline within SBA. If you hold an SBA Status Card or are linked to the Sovereign Base Areas as an employee, contractor, or family member you are prohibited from using Ercan Airport.

This ruling does not apply to Locally Employed Civilians who, as residents of the Republic of Cyprus, are answerable directly to their authorities.
Those who enter via Ercan airport and attempt to cross into the Republic of Cyprus or Sovereign Base Areas will be considered as entering the island illegally. All Military Personnel and Civilians subject to Service Discipline found using the Ercan Airport as an entry point will be subject to formal disciplinary action. For the avoidance of doubt, UKFMs (less a minority who work for SBAA HQ) are categorised as Civilians subject to Service Discipline.
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Note - anyone with existing travel plans booked before publication of this order [26/08/25] may travel at own risk. They will still be subject to fines for illegal entry, and may be refused entry to the Republic of Cyprus. 

If anyone has pre-arranged travel they should inform their Chain of Command and BFC J1 (BFC-HQ-J1-GpMailbox (MULTIUSER) BFC-HQ-J1-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk.)

Travel Update – EU Entry/Exit System (EES) from 12 Oct 25

Heads up for anyone travelling in Europe later this year!

• From 12 October 2025, the EU will bring in a new Entry/Exit System (EES). If you hold a UK passport, the first time you travel into the EU after this date you’ll need to register your passport details and give fingerprints/biometric data at the border.

• After that, UK passport holders can only spend 90 days in every 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• In 2026, a second system called ETIAS will also start. You’ll need to apply online before travelling, provide personal/trip details, and pay a €20 fee.

• If you have a BFC Status Card:

· You won’t be affected by EES or ETIAS when travelling into/out of Cyprus, but you must keep showing your Status Card at RoC airports.
· If you go to other Schengen countries (from Cyprus or the UK), you’ll still need to do the EES process like everyone else.

• Cyprus is not in Schengen yet, but the government plans to join in 2026. We’ll share updates if that changes how travel works for BFC personnel.

No immediate change for Cyprus travel – but do keep this in mind for trips to other EU countries from October onwards.

Fasouri Watermania Waterpark: September's Operational Days & Hours!

Akrotiri - Cinema listings for September

 

Akrotiri Baby Clinic

 

WSBA: Army Cadets / RAF Cadets

KNOW SOMEONE AGED BETWEEN 12-17? UP FOR A CHALLENGE? JOIN THE CADETS!

Join the Cadet Forces Units based in the Cyprus.

We are recruiting Cadets, Adults and Service Instructors at both the Army and Air Cadets based on the island.

1 Overseas (Akrotiri) Air Cadets is based at RAF Akrotiri, they parade Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1800-2030. Their open evening is 23rd September!

Episkopi Army Cadet Force is based at Episkopi Station, they parade Wednesdays between 1800-2000. Their recruitment evening is mid September (date TBC)!

Please fill in this form to express your interest and a member of the unit will be in touch about joining our brilliant team.

WSBA-[https://forms.office.com/e/TgrV2r2izG](https://forms.office.com/e/TgrV2r2izG)

Volunteering Opportunity Across Island

You ever thought about VOLUNTEERING ? 

British Forces Social Work Services would love to welcome you.

A little about the role :

Volunteer Befrienders can provide a wide-range of practical help and support to Service personnel and their families. Examples include visiting, welcoming, giving practical advice and support or providing transport.

Our aim
To support vulnerable children and adults who are socially isolated, who may be experiencing a period of significant difficulties, loss or change in their lives and would benefit from the input of a volunteer.

If this sounds like you then please get in touch.

Akrotiri Sunrise Meditations