Whether you are coming out as an individual and inhabiting Single Living Accommodation (SLA), or bringing your partner, children and pets to occupy Service Family Accommodation (SFA), this page will cover everything you will need to know about what you can expect.
An update on the Long Term Relationships Established (LTR (E)) pilot: British Forces Cyprus (BFC) was identified as one of the overseas LTR (E) pilot site by the MoD. The pilot started from 22 Jan 24 and was expected to end on 31 mar 25. However, in the recent announcement, the extension of the pilot has been extended to 31 Mar 2027. The LTR (E) pilot grants entitlement to Service Families Accommodation (SFA) alongside an increased allowances package to eligible service personnel. The eligibility criteria and application process along with the other pertinent details can be found in the Accompanied Established LTR (E ) Overseas Pilot DIN dated 21 Jan 24, via MODNET.
You will find that SLA doesn’t really change all that much compared to the UK, apart from the average temperature being higher throughout the year.
Rooms are furnished with a double bed, fitted wardrobes, a desk, chair, cabinet, chest of drawers, bedside table.
Additionally the rooms are en-suite with toilet, sink, mirror, wooden bench, heated towel rail and shower, as well as an additional storage room with shelving unit.
SFA for Other Ranks will vary in size and layout depending on which street you are accommodated on, ranging from 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom properties, images and floorplans of which can be found below:
2 Bedroom Properties
Semi-detached 2-storey building, featuring an open plan lounge/diner and a large main bedroom.
3 Bedroom Properties
Semi-detached 2-storey building with detached garage, the most modern constructions currently at Dhekelia.
Seim-detached 2-storey building constructed in the 1980s.
OFs are provided with 3-bedroom properties at Dhekelia, images and floorplans below:
Semi-detached 2-storey building, featuring an open plan lounge/diner.
