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Can I open a Thai bank account with a Non-O visa and what documents are required?

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Hi, I’m a French citizen and in December 2024 I married with my Thai wife. For the moment I only have a multiple touriste visa but in June I would like to change my visa for a non-o visa. Can I open a Thai bank account with my non-o visa and which documents should I have. Thanks a lot and have a great day. 🙂

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A French citizen planning to switch from a multiple tourist visa to a Non-O visa in June 2025 in Thailand can open a Thai bank account with the Non-O visa. While under a tourist visa, opening a bank account is challenging, and it is recommended to obtain an agent's help. Documentation needed includes an affidavit letter from the French embassy regarding income (if earning a minimum of 65,000 baht per month) for the Non-O visa, and a residence certificate from immigration once the Non-O visa is acquired.

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You probably won’t manage to get a bank account while you’re on your tourist visa without getting an agent to assist you. As a French citizen you can get a affidavit letter from your embassy in Bangkok regarding income if you fulfil the requirement of min 65K baht a month for your initial Non O visa and extension of stay. With a long stay visa you easily can open a bank account yourself with a residence certificate from your immigration.

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You need to have the bank account already in order to switch to a non-O visa, unless you can get an income certification letter from your embassy.

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