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Can I open a Thai bank account with a 60-day tourist visa for my wedding in Thailand?

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Aug 26, 2024
4 months ago
Tim ********
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Thanks for the add.

I’m marrying my Thai fiancé in 6 weeks then will move to Thailand in April.

I’m trying to get ready so wish to open a Thai bank account when I’m over for my wedding. Can I do this with my passport showing the 60 day tourist visa? We have been told by our agent that I need to get a different visa from the Thai embassy in London before traveling but I think this was when the tourist visas were only for 30 days. As they are now 60 days, can I open a bank account ? It will make life easier for me knowing I don’t have to apply now for a different visa as I’m leaving it late ! Thanks
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The user is preparing to marry a Thai citizen and move to Thailand but wants to know if they can open a Thai bank account with a 60-day tourist visa. The discussion reveals that while it's technically possible to open a bank account on a tourist visa, it may be difficult and is generally not recommended. Several commenters suggest obtaining a long-term visa like the Non-O (retirement) or a spousal visa for a more straightforward process. They also advise being prepared with necessary documentation and possibly consulting an agent for assistance. Overall, securing a long-term visa before trying to open a bank account in Thailand would be the best approach.
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Bart **************
You can generally not open a bank account on a tourist visa. You need a long term visa for that. Your agent is right, get the marriage visa from London before going in April. You can marry in 6 weeks on a tourist visa or on exemption, that's no issue.
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Pertti *************
Save your self and pay to agent. I had everything but still something missing everytime..
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Wouter **********
Get a spouse / family visa, online

(Non immigrant) and you can get bank account easy with somepaper work what the thai bank requires
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Phil ******
@Tim *******
 its hard and impossible with Visa Exempt. Suggedt you go to Pattaya and get an agent from ฿3500. Or go to your standalone branch where your living and ask for the list of requirements. Take your Fiancee with you. Suggest Bangkok bank
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Henrik *****
You have to be extremely lucky to get a bankaccount on a touristvisa / visa excempt

Like banks everywhere, the banks of Thailand wants stable customers on longterm visa and with a permanent address in Thailand, that’s why it is so difficult to get a bank accountaccount on a tourist visa / visa excempt, if you only stay part of the year in Thailand.
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Henrik *****
A little bit to think about before going to apply for a Bankaccount.

Go prepared.

Be polite.

Dress appropriate.

Something to think about before trying to opan a Thai bankaccount.

How long time have you stayed in Thailand ?

How long time do you intend to stay in Thailand ?

What visa are you on ?

How long have you stayed at the current adress in Thailand ?

Do you have a lease of your room ?

How long is your previous stays in Thailand ?

Are you married ti a Thai ?

How do you finance your stay in Thailand ?

Do you have a workpermit ?

How much money would you deposit at the bank ?

Do you have a health insurance ?

What is the source of the money, that you will put in the bank ?

Why do you need to have a Thai bank account ?

What will make you a good customer for the bank ?

These are a few of the questions the bank needs answers for, to evaluate if you are a good asset to the bank.

If you where a foreigner coming to your homecountry, how hard would it be for the foreigner to open an account there ? Propably it it be almost the same.
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Graham ******
It's possible to get a bank account without a long stay Visa but not easy. The Visa you could get to make it easier is a Non-O (retirement) but you have to be 50+.
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Tim ********
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@Graham *****
 makes sense. I’m in the over 50+ age group so I guess I need to apply via the Thai embassy in London for this Non-O visa . Thanks
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Rene ********
@Tim *******
 bingo
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Graham ******
@Tim *******
 Yes, it's online now
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Sally *******
@Graham *****
 can you help what a Non O visa is? The drop down list to select a visa, I can't see anything that looks remotely like a 50+ visa?
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Graham ******
@Sally ******
 it's retirement or pension option
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Wayne *********
Tourist visa was never 30days that is visa exempt now 60days visa exempt. You need to go online to get a real visa which you pay for
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Tim ********
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@Wayne ********
 oh ok. So applying this to the bank account question , can I open using the visa exempt stamp which I get when entering the country at immigration?
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Wayne *********
@Tim *******
 it's possible but you may need to Grease an agent's hand to make it easier to open an account
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Tim ********
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@Wayne ********
 it wouldn’t be the first time 😅
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Wayne *********
Your talking visa exempt. The agent is talking about a real visa
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