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

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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

Ask Thailand · Answer

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.

Bart ************** · Answer

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.

Pertti ************* · Answer

Save your self and pay to agent. I had everything but still something missing everytime..

Wouter ********** · Answer

Get a spouse / family visa, online

(Non immigrant) and you can get bank account easy with somepaper work what the thai bank requires

Phil ****** · Answer

[mention redacted] 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

Henrik ***** · Answer

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.

Graham ****** · Answer

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+.

Wayne ********* · Answer

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

Wayne ********* · Answer

Your talking visa exempt. The agent is talking about a real visa

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

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