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Can I open a bank account in Thailand without a visa?

Kecho *******
asked Sep 17, 2025
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Can i open a bank account in thailand without visa??or i need visa first??
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To open a bank account in Thailand, you cannot do so without a long-term visa. Most banks require at least a non-immigrant visa—such as work, student, retirement, or Thailand Elite visas. Additionally, you'll need to provide identification like your passport and evidence of your residence, which may include a residency certificate from your provincial immigration office. Some banks have become stricter, requiring proof of ownership for local mobile numbers and other documentation to prevent fraud.
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Andrew ********
Andrew ********
O visa then a letter from a doctor then go to an immigration office and get a letter from them saying who you are and where you stay 👍I did that 6 months ago and got a Kasikornbank account
Kim *********
Kim *********
@Andrew *******
a letter from a doctor? 😂
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Andrew *******
A medical certificate to get a bank account? A driving licence yes but not a bank account.
Ken *********
Ken *********
What is so hard about asking AI. I copied and pasted your question. Simple. Everything is right at our fingertips now. I feel like i have to come on here to change diapers

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No, you cannot open a bank account in Thailand without a long-term visa because most banks have stopped serving tourists and short-term visitors, requiring a non-immigrant visa like a work, student, retirement, or a Thailand Elite visa to qualify. You must also have your passport and proof of your purpose for staying in Thailand, such as a work permit or school
Eric *********
Eric *********
you can always try, ask directky from banks for options of opening bank accounts, banks here are getting stricter, they are eliminating mule (used for scamming) accounts and only issue bank accounts to those who long-term visa. other than that, you must proof of residency certificate issued/validated by your provincial immigration office and your thai mobile number must have a “proof of ownership” that you own the particular mobile number. 2 months ago, a lot of mobile banking app users (including me) are blocked because they disnt provide proof of ownership of the mobile number. these are the latest happenings here in Thailand… nevertheless, you can ask directly banks for options they should be able to provide you reliable info, dont take everything here in social media, always take it with a grain of salt.
Kecho *******
Kecho *******
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@Eric ********
thanks Eric!!
Josh *********
Josh *********
Bronze elite visa 👌
Uttrakhandi ******
Uttrakhandi ******
You need long term visa and work permit for open bank account
Kim *********
Kim *********
@Uttrakhandi *****
work permit not needed
Frank ********
Frank ********
@Uttrakhandi *****
Rubbish I've lived here since 2017 got my first Thai account before I moved here, have no wok permit I'm retired. Now
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Frank *******
Try it now ;)
Chris **********
Chris **********
< 2 months ago
Chris **********
Chris **********
Frank ********
Frank ********
its not me thats having problems its people giving incorrect info out instead of helping.
Sue **********
Sue **********
@Uttrakhandi *****
no, its either - or
Michael ***********
Michael ***********
@Uttrakhandi *****
not true. Don’t need a work visa
Carsten ************
Carsten ************
@Michael **********
depends on nationality.
Lawrence *********
Lawrence *********
Student visa .. DTV no longer
John *********
John *********
It was worth a try
Robert ********
Robert ********
No
Ryan **********
Ryan **********
@Robert *******
will you share your details how?
Robert ********
Robert ********
@Ryan *********
you need long term visa. Start with 90 day non o and then one year non o
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
@Robert *******
the "one year" is not a "non-o". It is no visa at all. It is a stay permit, not a "non-o visa"
Graham ******
Graham ******
@GC ****
Check your local Thai Embassy website for Non-O types and requirements
Robert ********
Robert ********
@GC ****
you get an agent or look on the immigration website
GC *****
GC *****
@Robert *******
how do you qualify for the 90 day non o then qualify for the one year please and thanks 🙏🏼
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
You don't need a visa, you need a long-term visa. Primarily a non-immigrant visa. Not a tourist visa or DTV visa.
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GC *****
GC *****
@Brandon ***********
how do you get a non- immigrant visa? What’s required to qualify for that ? Cheers
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
@GC ****
this is required
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@GC ****
Check your Thai embassy website
Michael **********
Michael **********
You need a long term visa
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Kecho *******
Kecho *******
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Thanks a lot
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Kecho *******
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