Can I open a bank account in Bangkok with a DTV visa?

Oct 22, 2024
a month ago
Ivan ***********
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As the DTV is available for a while now, has anyone been able to open up a bank account in Bangkok on a DTV visa?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Opening a bank account in Bangkok on a DTV visa can be challenging, as banks are increasingly selective about whom they accept, preferring stable customers with permanent addresses and steady income. While technically possible, many expats recommend using an agent to navigate the process due to recent tightening of requirements and a reluctance from bank managers. It's noted that this topic frequently arises in expat discussions, highlighting ongoing frustrations with banking policies in Thailand.
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Henrik *****
Only very few, but you are not supposed to be able to opening a bankaccount.

Reconsider if a Thai bankaccount is need-to-have or nice-to-have.

Banks in Thailand are like everywhere in the world, interested in having good stable custormers, that have a permanent address, a steady easy traceable income, and use the account all year round.

That is why the banks are reluctant to give accounts to people on short time ( read: tourist ) visas, and who only spend part of the year in Thailand.

Don’t expect to get a residence certificat, until you have stayed at a permanent adress in at least 3 month, since that is what the residence certificat should confirm.

Furthermore the added attention on whitewashing of money, is an added burden on the banks, so even depositing large amounts isn’t a guaranteed way to open an account.

The value of a resident certificat, had gone down, since Immigration Officers are giving them to people that are not on a longterm visa, or have stayed severel months at 1 adress in Thailand, so even if it is a formal requirement, the bank make up their own assesment of the stability of the want-to-be customer.

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Mads *******************
Find an agent, pay the 5k, go with the agent to the bank and sign 100 pages... finished
David ************
Dude, you've been in this group over a month. Surely you've seen this same question dozens and dozens of times. Nothing has changed
Kieran *******
@David ***********
I expect more internet awareness from people applying for what is basically a digital nomad visa! 😂
Ivan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
To be honest, I did not. I saw only older posts about general visa bank inquiries or people discussing about having their bank accounts for over a year, already. I just wanted to know, if there was first-hand experience with the DTV (successfully).
David ************
@Ivan **********
Then i apologize. Anyway it’s a tough thing nowadays. Just get on your best walking shoes and hit the streets hard or find an agent. Good luck.
Ivan ***********
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Thanks, mate.
Wannikea *********
Do you realize this question has been asked 200 times in the last 3 months, the answers remain the same
Ivan ***********
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To be honest, I did not. I saw only older posts about general visa bank inquiries or people discussing about having their bank accounts for over a year, already. I just wanted to know, if there was first-hand experience with the DTV (successfully).
Wannikea *********
@Ivan **********
search "open bank account" within the group
Stephan ***********
Try Bangkok Bank HQ... from previous reports it seems to be the "easiest" at the moment. Otherwise you'll probably need an agent... sadly...
Ivan ***********
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Thank you, will do that.
Abas ******
@Stephan **********
what if he isn't in Bangkok lol
Stephan ***********
@Abas *****
Well... then he might have bigger problems. But luckily he asked especially about Bangkok, no?
Ivan ***********
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Yes, I was interested in situations/branches in Bangkok only. :)
Abas ******
Stuart *********
You can open a bank account on any visa type or even exempt. Except these days it’s not easy to find a branch manager willing to let you.

Try numerous branches of several banks and see how it goes.

Many find using an agent is about the only way possible.
Ivan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you, will do that.