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Can I open a Thai bank account with a 60-day tourist visa for my wedding in Thailand?
Thai BankingVisa RequirementsTourist VisaNon-O VisaExpat Life in ThailandOpening a Bank Account in Thailand
Aug 26, 2024
2 years ago
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks 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
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
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
Pertti *************
Save your self and pay to agent. I had everything but still something missing everytime..
Wouter **********
Get a spouse / family visa, online
(Non immigrant) and you can get bank account easy with somepaper work what the thai bank requires
(Non immigrant) and you can get bank account easy with somepaper work what the thai bank requires
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 bankHenrik *****
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.
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.
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.
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+.
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 . ThanksRene ********
@Tim *******
bingoGraham ******
@Tim *******
Yes, it's online now ************************
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?Graham ******
@Sally ******
it's retirement or pension optionReply to
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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
Tim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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?Wayne *********
@Tim *******
it's possible but you may need to Grease an agent's hand to make it easier to open an accountTim ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wayne ********
it wouldn’t be the first time 😅Reply to
Tim ********
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Wayne *********
Your talking visa exempt. The agent is talking about a real visa
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