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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with just a Non-B visa?

Jun 20, 2025
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Thomas *******
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Is it possible to open a bank account with just a Non-B visa? I’ve recently accepted a teaching job, and while I already have my Non-B visa, I’m still waiting for my work permit to be issued
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Opening a bank account in Thailand with just a Non-B visa is possible, especially if you're starting a job as a teacher. It is advisable to obtain a residence certificate from Immigration and get assistance from your employer, as they will likely have a preferred bank for salary deposits. You may need to present your Non-B visa, passport, and possibly a work permit booklet (which your employer should assist you in obtaining) along with an opening deposit.
Stephen ********
Should be very straight forward at any bank.
Jeremy ******
With a Non-B visa, opening a bank account should be easily doable. You'll no doubt need your work permit booklet (obtained by your employer from a government office) and of course passport, and an opening deposit. Since you'll be legally making money in Thailand, your employer will presumably need a place to deposit your salary. Find out from your employer which bank they prefer. They should send an employee with you to the desired bank branch and set up an account for you. I worked in Thailand for ten years until recently, and they did that for me.
Henry *********
Your employer should help you. They will need you to have a bank account so they can pay your salary. Someone from HR should be available to help you and they have a preferred bank and branch.
Graham ******
Get a residence certificate from Immigration and you should be ok
Julian ***********
@Graham *****
check with the school, they may want a specific bank. If it’s a government school, then it’ll has to be Krungthai.
Thomas *******
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@Julian **********
It is a government school so I’ll check that. Thank you for the information 🙏
Thomas *******
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@Graham *****
Thank you 🙏 do you know any banks that are more likely to open an account for me or I should just try them all ?
Pete *******
@Thomas ******
Bangkok Bank is the most “friendly”.
Thomas *******
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@Pete ******
thank you 🙏
Jeremy ********
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