What visa options are available for a Cyprus citizen traveling to Thailand for longer than 30 days?

@Stuart ********

hmmmmm good point. And I now also see that they will except proof of monthly income not less then 40k. So with this I would not change the visum but I would an extention, of for instance a TV, based on marriage, is that correct?

@Jordi *******

rather than further this I’d be happy for you to PM me

If I can get the STV that would be enough time for me in Thailand. We will leave the marriage visa stuff for later then;). I need six months.

@Jordi *******

sorry I’m not sure what you’re referring to here. A TV is not based on being married. You can convert a TV to a Non O visa in country based on being married providing you have the correct financials (and being married). You can’t change from an STV, but you could from a tourist visa or even a visa exempt entry.

@Stuart ********

check, I had it wrong. Long day today and so much to read;). Lets see if I can get the STV otherwise we might still try to change the TV. Thanks again for your help, appreciated.

@Jordi *******

ok but I’d still question the STV. You may find that you have to leave Thailand and come in on another visa once you’ve married and have the financials in place. These days that’s no so easy.

@Stuart ********

yeah thought the same before. Too bad for Cyprus.

@Jordi *******

apologies for the earlier post. Without knowing that Cyprus didn’t have visa exempt status (as I had assumed) then I gave bad info. Happy to be educated.

@Stuart ********

no worries:)! This all changes way too fast anyway right. Im working on my STV now from the Netherlands. Fully vaccinated but dont feel like Phuket sandbox and already booked a flight to BKK. Aiming for a quarantine in BKK in whatever way. I dont even know anymore whaha. I dont care that much though, did the 14days. They can lock me up for 7, have to work anyway;).

@Jordi *******

not sure why you have opted for the STV. it’s a very restrictive visa. It does allow for a fair amount of time in Thailand but there’s lots of conditions that are prohibitive. You have to have fully paid up accommodation for the entire time (what tourist does that?) and insurance for the whole time (probably a good idea but not sure why mandatory).

@Stuart ********

if you have any advice on other solutions much appreciated of course:)

@Jordi *******

it depends on your age. If you’re under 50 your options are limited. If not then as long as you have funds you can get a year visa (extension) to stay for however long you like. Happy to advise the options for your circumstances but might need a bit more info.

@Stuart ********

thank you for taking the Time Stuart. Im 36 so no retirement for me yet;). Me and my girl are getting married but three months (TV) will be too short to change the visa to a marriage visa. Given that you need a bank account with a lot of money on there for........I thought it was at least 2months. Visa can only be changed until two weeks before the initial ends. So 60 days TV will just be a little to short to do so. If I can even open a bank account. So now trying the STV, emailed the embassy if the contract will be enough (we pay monthly so it might give trouble). Guess Ill otherwise just pay for the 90 days ahead. I do have funds but, not sure how much they ask for the year, we feel its a waste. Rest of the documents I have, medical document is coming. Have my visa appointment in 2.5 weeks so might just decide on what to do last minute. I just want to stay for 6months and spend my hard earned money😭

@Jordi *******

yeah you’re too young for a retirement visa, and because you’re not married you can’t go down that route until you are. You have an option of getting an education visa or a volunteer visa which will allow you for longer term stay. However neither of those options are available if you come in on an STV.

@Stuart ********

Ill have a look! Thanks again mate.

@Stuart ********

Yes I know thanks, its a proper pain but I want to see my gf longer then 3months. Going for my 'medical exam' this week, have a long term rental contract with my name on it. It should work, know people who did it this way. But really, why do they make it so hard. If this fails it will be a loss of money and a TV then. Will look for other options then though not sure which.

You can’t change that visa to any other in country. With the regular tourist visa you can.

@Jordi *******

your choice. Stay in a Bangkok hotel room for 7 days or a few hours in a Phuket hotel and then free to roam the island.

@Stuart ********

I need to go to Koh Chang after and domestic flights were cancelled at the time so figured this was the way to go. Maybe the Netherlands will pop up on the new list and I wont have to quarantine at all in a month.......fingers crossed.

@Jordi *******

yeah no one knows what the rules will be tomorrow. Latest info is that November 1st things will change but at this time it’s just speculation as to what the changes may be. Perhaps no quarantine but we just don’t know.

Begs the question as to why a full European member state doesn’t have visa exempt status but I don’t make the rules.

@Stuart ********

Usually down to reciprocity. Look at what Thai citizens need to get into Cyprus. ;-)