This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Can DTV visa holders open a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Thailand?
Banking in ThailandDTV visaVisa documentationBangkok BankImmigration requirementsExpat life in ThailandOpening a bank account in Thailand
Nov 7, 2024
a year ago
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, I would like to share that my husband managed to open an account at Bangkok Bank with the DTV visa… Documents provided:
passport
DTV visa
TM30
proof of residence in Thailand
letter provided by immigration. (To request this letter, simply provide TM30, proof of residence, DTV visa and pay 500 baht).
passport
DTV visa
TM30
proof of residence in Thailand
letter provided by immigration. (To request this letter, simply provide TM30, proof of residence, DTV visa and pay 500 baht).
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their experience of successfully opening a bank account at Bangkok Bank with a DTV visa, providing insights into the necessary documentation required. Other community members engage with questions about the specific bank branch, the document provided by immigration, and the overall experience, highlighting the varying success rates at different branches for DTV visa holders.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Cliff *********
Please tell us what is the document supplied by immigration?
None of the other people trying to get bank accounts have mentioned this.
None of the other people trying to get bank accounts have mentioned this.
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Cliff ********
just go to the immigration and say to them that you need to a letter to open an account. (For this letter you will need a photo, copy of your passaport and the TM30 + 500 baths.Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe bank kept it and I didn’t take a picture😬
Cliff *********
@Kelly *******
can you show us the letter ?Reply to
Cliff *********
Reply
Gigi ****
Which branch in Thailand? In Bangkok?
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gigi ***
in PhuketKelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTERCentral mall
Gigi ****
@Kelly *******
which branch in phuket ?Reply to
Gigi ****
Reply
James ********
Hmmmmm 🤔
You asked this on a Post...
Did your husband buy the insurance to get the bank account ???
You asked this on a Post...
Did your husband buy the insurance to get the bank account ???
************************************************
Arawan *******
@James *******
yes it s the condition of bangkok bank I heard about thatReply to
Arawan *******
Reply
GenesisFritz **************
I have been posting this in this group many times,
Sonny ******
@GenesisFritz *************
.....do you want a medal ??GenesisFritz **************
@Sonny *****
well do you want to give me? I love to...Sonny ******
@GenesisFritz *************
. Go give yourself a pat on the back. You hero.GenesisFritz **************
@Sonny *****
hahaha well thought you want to give me medal, ah yeah I did that, already treated myself also with a good cup of coffeeReply to
GenesisFritz **************
Reply
Mar *****
📍🌏📌🌏📍
Mar *****
🧿🔮🧿
Wannikea *********
Nothing burger without the branch location
Anonymous ******************
@Wannikea ********
awesome attitude. do you think people outside of Thailand realise it's hit and miss with branches, no!Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
Wannikea *********
With a thousand branches you might state where in Thailand this took place
Muhammad ********
Could you please share the branch location?
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Muhammad *******
in Phuket at Central mallKelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTERNot sure😬
Marcin *******
@Kelly *******
do you need to have address in phuket?Reply to
Marcin *******
Reply
Bandah **************
Best visa
@Waqar *****
Waqar ******
@Bandah *************
wow that’s great news and reduce conversion rates simple transfer money into Thai bathReply to
Waqar ******
Reply
Stephen ********
cool
B**
Everyone knows you just pay 5k and it removes all the headaches right?
Takes 90 mins max w/ agent & BKK B
Takes 90 mins max w/ agent & BKK B
Jimmie **********
@B**
PM!B**
Jimmie **********
@B**
private message. Check your messenger appB**
@Jimmie *********
I don't see anything. Ask me hereJimmie **********
@B**
What agency did you use?B**
@Jimmie *********
I can't actually remember lol. Just type visa agency into FB wherever your location is and they'll pop up. Might have been called Tik Tok Visa services. Or the buzzinpattyaa discord (link on YouTube) just go in there. It's a treasure trove of info and services
Jimmie **********
@B**
I tried but I don’t find anyone that helpa out with opening a bankaccout as well as Visa.B**
@Jimmie *********
*************************************
In here buddy you'll find everything you need
Reply to
B**
Reply
Khun *****
Which bangkok bank did he open at because every bank I have been to in bangkok and pattaya have said dtv visa holder cannot open an account
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Khun ****
in PhuketToni *******
@Khun ****
did you try jomtien 2nd road?Khun *****
@Toni ******
no I gave up after going 4-5 different banksToni *******
@Khun ****
between soi7 and soi5, jomtien second roadToni *******
@Khun ****
i opened an account there without visa, only exempt+extension (as they required 60d), 1 year agoJared *********
@Toni ******
one year ago is the key point on this since 2024 they have tightened rulesToni *******
@Jared ********
do they have official rules now, or just keep people guessing?Kevin ********
@Toni ******
no, legislation was passed I believe to do with money laundering, that included the opening of new accounts and how they are opened and by whom. So tourists became a problem.This year alone in the 1st 6 months they shut down around 400,000 suspect accounts for various resosns.
Kevin ********
@Toni ******
yeah was easy a year ago. Since June this year rules are being followed. So definitely not easy now.Toni *******
@Kevin *******
yeah ive noticed, but always keep up hope :)Reply to
Toni *******
Reply
Ma ****
Thanks for sharing
Minn *****
Thanks for your info.
Which Bangkok Bank branch did he go?
Which Bangkok Bank branch did he go?
Kelly ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Minn ****
In Phuket at Central MallReply to
Kelly ********
Reply
Sothy ******
That’s nice. Thanks for your info.
Reply to
Sothy ******
Reply
66 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
25 comments
a year ago
35 comments
2 years ago
18 comments
2 years ago
29 comments
2 years ago
34 comments
2 years ago
51 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
2 years ago
5 comments
2 years ago
45 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
2 years ago
4 comments
2 years ago
29 comments
2 years ago
11 comments
2 years ago
24 comments
2 years ago
14 comments
2 years ago
5 comments
2 years ago
71 comments
2 years ago
9 comments
2 years ago
3 comments
2 years ago
31 comments
2 years ago
9 comments
2 years ago
3 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.