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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a 1-year ED visa?

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Jun 4, 2025

a year ago

Rodrigo *********

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Can i still open a bank account under the 1-year ED visa Or the bank will consider it a “tourist visa”?

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The discussion revolves around whether one can open a bank account in Thailand with a 1-year Education Visa (ED Visa). Participants point out that while an ED visa is not a tourist visa, banks may have varying policies regarding account openings for holders of this visa. Some users indicate that the initial sticker of the ED visa lasts only 3 months, leading to banks being hesitant to open accounts until the one-year extension is approved. Others suggest that presenting school documents proving enrollment in a full-year course might help in opening an account, although experiences differ widely.

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a year ago

Roushonul ********

As First Sticker Ed Visa has 3 month times, So banks don't want to open account with that time. they ask to come after one year extension approved. Even with university document banks are refusing.

a year ago

Rodrigo *********

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@Roushonul *******

Thank you Roushonul 🙏

a year ago

Rodrigo *********

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@Roushonul *******

yes seems logical, but also the ED visa sticker with 3 months , i will present it to the bank with school documents that proof I have paid 1-year course , not 3 months. So is it possible to open it during the first 3 months?

a year ago

Roushonul ********

I don't think so. You can try. I am not sure. Maybe it is also regulation. But you check. Without going on field you can't be sure.

a year ago

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Bent *************

Try - and you will know.

a year ago

Marco ***********

The school will give you the documents to open the bank account

a year ago

Brandon ************

It's not a tourist visa, it's an education visa. Whether the bank will let you open an account or not is up to them. Many reports of people with ED having issues.

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Is the ED visa considered a long-term visa for opening a bank account in Thailand?

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