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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?
Jul 16, 2025
9 months ago
Sebastian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI will be applying for a dtv for my next trip to Thailand - will this visa enable me to open a bank account in Thailand?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus is that a DTV (Tourist Visa) generally does not qualify holders to open a bank account in Thailand. While there may have been easier paths in the past, recent changes have made it more difficult for DTV visa holders to access banking services.
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.
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Rodrigo *********
Few months ago it was very easy , now it’s hard specially for DTV holders , But it might be easy again in the future, who knows
Wannikea *********
In light of recent times, it's exceedingly difficult, not impossible, but definitely expensive and or difficult.
Norbert **********
No !!!
Sebastian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAppreciate your advice
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thanksNorbert **********
They changed it some month ago!
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Anna *********
Probably not
Jan ******************
DTV is a tourist visa and generally not qualifying for opening a bank account.
Sebastian ********
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Stuart *********
No. Almost certainly you can’t get without the help of an agent.
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