Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting
Cyprus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cypriot Visa.
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have two blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Recently taken passport sized photographs 2X2 inches in size and taken against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status valid for the duration of your stay in Cyprus.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to Cyprus.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Cyprus Visa for Thais
Facts about Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is known for its beaches, mountains, ski resorts and national parks. Activities like hiking and mountain biking are the most popular activities tourists engage in while in the country. The country is also known for its wine cultivation which has been done since the Bronze age. You can try out a variety of wines while in the country.
Tourism in Cyprus plays a vital role in the country’s economy. About 4 million foreign tourists visit Cyprus yearly which makes it the 40th most visited country in the world.
Foreigners in Cyprus should beware of taking photographs in sensitive places like military buildings and also some government buildings.
Types of Cyprus Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 Days | 90 Days |
| Business visa | 10 Days | 90 Days |
General Requirements for Cyprus Visa
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have two blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Recently taken passport sized photographs 2X2 inches in size and taken against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status valid for the duration of your stay in Cyprus.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to Cyprus.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Cyprus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Cypriot tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit Cyprus for tourism, visitation, vacation and other recreational purposes.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form with two passport-sized photographs attached to it.
- If the applicant is a minor the parent or legal guardian has to sign the form on behalf of the applicant.
- An international passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of your intended stay in Cyprus.
- A complete travel itinerary and a copy of your round trip ticket showing your entry and exit dates.
- Applicants are advised not to purchase tickets before the visa is issued.
- Proof of hotel reservations or accommodation in Cyprus.
- An invitation letter from a friend or relative in Cyprus. The letter must show their full address, contact details and occupation in Cyprus.
- Bank statements or traveler’s cheques to show that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover the cost of his/her intended stay in Cyprus.
- An official letter from the applicant’s employer in Thailand addressed to the consulate of Cyprus with proof of the applicant’s wages or salary and the applicant’s current job position.
- Self employed Applicants are expected to submit a letter from their accountant or bank account manager.
- The Consulate may also ask for a copy of a Bank Guarantee Letter from the host, throughout a visitor’s stay in Cyprus so as to cover the visitor’s cost of stay in the country.
Cyprus Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Cyprus business visa is issued to Thailand business travelers visiting Cyprus for business transactions.
- Foreigners can negotiate and sign business deals with their business partners in Cyprus with this visa.
- Applicants who have the intention of attending conferences should pre-register for the conference before visiting Cyprus.
- A letter from your employer in Thailand stating your job position and the terms of the applicant’s employment contract is required.
- The duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit should also be stated in the letter.
- An official letter of invitation written on the company’s letterhead stating the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit to Cyprus should be provided. The letter should be signed by an authorized signatory in the company.
- Certificate of Business Registration of the company you are meeting with in Cyprus must be provided.
- If there have been any business dealings between the company in Cyprus and the company in Thailand a letter should be submitted to prove this.
- If the responsibility of the applicant’s finances will be taken up by the host company or the applicant’s employer, it should be stated in the business letter.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to Thailand after the expiry of your business visa should be submitted. This can be a copy of your flight return ticket to Thailand.
- Proof of accommodation in Cyprus.
- Bank statement to show the applicant’s financial capability to cover expenses while in Cyprus.
Cyprus Visa Fees
Tourist visa
20.00 (EUR)
Business visa
20.00 (EUR)
Cyprus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Thailand
Bangkok
96/14, 3rd floor, Bharani Building Sukhumvit 23 wattana Wattana Bangkok 10110 Thailand
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bangkok.cyprus@gmail.com, p.vasuratha@gmail.com
(+66) 2 261 8408, (+66) 2 261 8409