Unanswered2 years ago
Can I open a bank account in Koh Samui with a DTV Visa?
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! 🙏
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! 🙏
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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.
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Moonny ************
Contact pls
Lee ********
Try banks in Isaan people are more friendly than than the South but unless they have changed banking rules .
Uwe ****
Just pay an agent they will do it - shouldn't cost more than 6k.
Anonymous *************
OP@U**
thanks! 🙏 got an experience opening from an agent?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...
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.
Yasmin ***********
Try an agent
Anonymous *************
OP@Yas***
thanks! That will be my last option 🙏
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?
Lee ********
@Paul ******
the 90 days can be extended to 1 year on a marriage visa .Anonymous *************
OP@Pa**
it's 180 days the DTV visa 🙏 but they need at least 1 year..Adam *********
TBB bangkok open them
Anonymous *************
OP@Ad**
thank you 🙏 did you open via TBB in Samui?Adam *********
Anonymous participant no sorry
Andy **********
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