Can I open a bank account in Koh Samui with a DTV Visa?

DTV Visa Bank Account in Thailand Koh Samui Banking Visa Requirements for Banking Expats in Thailand

Jan 14, 2025

15 hours ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in Koh Samui on a DTV Visa, and I've been trying to open a bank account. I visited all the banks at Central Samui, but they're not accepting the DTV Visa for account opening. They're asking for a visa with at least a 1-year stamp. 

Has anyone here successfully opened a bank account in Koh Samui with just the DTV Visa? If so, which bank and branch did you go to? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏

1,061

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently in Koh Samui on a DTV Visa and is facing issues opening a bank account as banks are not accepting the DTV Visa for account openings, requiring a visa with at least a 1-year stamp. They seek advice from the community on whether anyone has successfully opened an account with a DTV Visa and which bank they used.

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.

Moonny ************

Contact pls

11 hours ago

Lee ********

Try banks in Isaan people are more friendly than than the South but unless they have changed banking rules .

14 hours ago

Uwe ****

Just pay an agent they will do it - shouldn't cost more than 6k.

14 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@U**

thanks! 🙏 got an experience opening from an agent?

14 hours ago

Uwe ****

Just check the agent's facebook page. The good ones all post pictures about the services they have done for their clients. It should be pretty obvious that they are legit. Stay away from anyone who has no social profile. I have never had any problems. It's pretty normal to use those services in Thailand. In fact, it seems the government agencies are encouraging since this is how their meager salary gets a boost...

14 hours ago

Uwe ****

I have had agents for years... but not for opening an account. But with agents, you can get a lot of things done in the fast lane when it comes to bureaucracy. That's just how Thailand, or SEA in general works.

14 hours ago

Reply to

Uwe ****

Yasmin ***********

Try an agent

14 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Yas***

thanks! That will be my last option 🙏

14 hours ago

Reply to

Anonymous *************

Paul *******

If they're asking for a visa with a 1 year stamp, that means they wouldn't accept a 12 month multiple entry business or marriage visa either, since these visas only permit 90 day stays per entry?

14 hours ago

Lee ********

@Paul ******

the 90 days can be extended to 1 year on a marriage visa .

14 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Pa**

it's 180 days the DTV visa 🙏 but they need at least 1 year..

14 hours ago

Reply to

Anonymous *************