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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with an ED visa, and what documents do I need?
Is it possible to open a bank account with a Thai language ED visa? If so what documents will I need and which bank is best? 🙏🏾
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It is possible to open a bank account on an ED (Education) visa in Thailand, but it largely depends on the type of educational program you are enrolled in. For example, students in long-term programs like a one-year university course generally have an easier time opening an account compared to those in short-term language programs. Required documents may include your passport, your ED visa, a letter from your school, and possibly other identification and documentation. Schools can often assist with the process. Recommendations vary, with some suggesting specific banks such as those in Bangkok and utilizing agents for assistance.
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Scott *********
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Motivate*********
Yea
Jeramy ********
Just talk to your school… they will help u
Us *****
Yes, I was able to do it 3 years ago but they stopped it now.
Sefton ********
A 1 year, from a university level degree course, yes. Usually easy.
A 90 day language school, no. Usually has the same issues as other short term visas.
A 90 day language school, no. Usually has the same issues as other short term visas.
Graeme *******
Are you here in Thailand long term.
Ant *******
OPGraeme Drake yes my ED visa can be extended every 3 months for a year then I will get a new one or a DTV
Marty *********
I had a friend get a bank account last year while on an ED visa. The school assisted him. Ask the school if they can do this.
Sandee language school, Bangkok
Sandee language school, Bangkok
Ant *******
OPMarty Pollard I asked the school to assist with motorbike licence and they wanted 10,000 Bhat 🤣
Marty *********
@Ant ******
I have no issue if they charge for additional service.Marty *********
Graham Seal I’ve been doing it myself for years. I’m on my second 5 year license. Some people prefer using agents. If you use an agent or, in this case, the assistance of a school, then people should expect it to cost something.
Graham ******
Marty Pollard when doing it yourself would cost 205B plus ~100B for a medical certificate and a Residency Certificate which you get free in many provinces, up to you
Phimnaphang ****************
If you pay an agent
John **********
Those ED visas which get an extension every 90 days are unlikely to be able to open a bank account. The ones that get annual extensions for studying at university shouldn't have a problem
Dave ****************
@John *********
my wife and I got accounts on ed visas with k bank and krungsri. It was 10 years ago though..
Andreas *********
@Dave ***************
the banking rules got tightened by February 2025. So probably not possible any more, like @John *********
mentionedDave ****************
Andreas Mueller yes I know it's a lot stricter now
Ant *******
OP@John *********
thank you. It’s an extension every 90 days so I won’t bother trying.Activity
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