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Can I open a bank account in Thailand on a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa)?
Can I open a bank account in Thailand on the DTV? I was told that some banks will not allow it.
Summary so far
The ability to open a bank account in Thailand on a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) is highly disputed. Many commenters assert that it's generally not allowed, especially due to recent banking policies tightening around foreign nationals without long-term visas. While some banks may have previously permitted account openings with limited conditions, they have since begun freezing or closing accounts linked to tourist visas. The consensus suggests that a long-term visa, such as a Non-O or similar, is typically required, often supplemented by documentation like a residence certificate or marriage documents. It's advised to explore alternative banking solutions if you hold only a DTV.
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Lucas **********
All of us have just had our accounts frozen and cancelled.. goodluck..
Dany ********
No you wont get a bank account on DTV, but you also dont really need it
Bob *******
Think it will be tricky. I was able to late last year on DTV but with reason “pay medical bills”
If you are under medical treatment you could try that, but things have changed
If you are under medical treatment you could try that, but things have changed
Matt **********
Bangkok Bank was the only big one that allowed it previously, but recently they’ve started freezing/closing accounts that don’t have a work permit attached to it.
Best thing to do is use your current bank and link it to something like the Moreta Pay app for scan pay.
Best thing to do is use your current bank and link it to something like the Moreta Pay app for scan pay.
Tom ********
Basically NO
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Peter ********
Not true,it's Russians & Chinese they are targeting,
Lucas **********
@Peter *******
im Australian and they just cancelled mine...Dany ********
@Peter *******
incorrect. it is not limited to those nationalities
Jim ********
You can only open a bank account on a long term Visa. Banks are closing accounts that are not register to long term Visa and Thai cellphone SIMs.
Don’t waste your money with an agent to circumvent the banks.
You can use a service like TAGTHAI
Don’t waste your money with an agent to circumvent the banks.
You can use a service like TAGTHAI
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Jo **********
@Jim *******
you can open an account if you are married to a Thai person without a visa.
Marianne ********
@Jo *********
I needed the non-o visa alongside my marriage documents. Just being married was not enough.Kasikorn.
Marianne ********
@Jo *********
I am. This was last summer though.Jo **********
@Marianne *******
you are married to a Thai National?Jo **********
@Marianne *******
some banks will be different but last Monday my friend opened an account on visa exempt. Needed to show his marriage certificate only. This also what the Bangkok Bank has said.
Kaitlyn *********
Nope and don’t listen to anyone saying it depends on the bank because recently all over the news you will be able to see that Thailand has froze the bank accounts of any one that doesn’t have a long term visa which the DTV is not and now ppl are screwed cause they can’t access their money
Marcel *******
@Kaitlyn ********
Not by all . Some still work and I hope it stays that way🙏🏼😊Lucas **********
@Marcel ******
mine worked last night but not today .. its frozen... we are all FKD
Chris *****
@Kaitlyn ********
Correct ✅
Mark **********
Depends on the bank, many are asking for a work permit and that's it. I spent a good deal of time looking and got one at KBank with a letter from immigration and a marriage visa
Jan ******************
@Mark *********
can’t get a work permit on a DTV. Non O based on marriage is a long stay visa which qualifies for opening a bank account.Mark **********
@Jan *****************
it was the letter from immigration that clinched it, had the marriage visa before
Mark ********
@Graham *****
Yeah yeah yeah I know that! Why aren't you telling this to @Mark *********
? He's the one claiming he got a "letter" and not a "certificate"?
Graham ******
@Mark *******
Whatever but the certificate that is applied for comes in the form of a letterGraham ******
@Mark *******
the residence certificate is the "letter from Immigration"Mark ********
@Mark *********
I didn't need any letter from immigration. non-O visa and Resident Certificate all that's neededJan ******************
@Mark *********
yes, its a letter confirming your residence. Several banks ask for this. It’s quite strict now and they often require long stay visa and a work permit or a house book.Mark **********
@Jan *****************
no I got a letter not a certificate. The work permit requirements were at many banks and I was denied, kbank denied me too and it was during my visa renewal the offices just gave me a letter for the bankJan ******************
@Mark *********
Yes, residence certificate, but you got your account because of your Non O based on marriage which is a long stay visa and the main requirement now.Jan ******************
It’s a tourist visa and you will not be able to open an account.
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