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Can I use a Non-O visa to open a bank account in Thailand?

Dec 19, 2025
14 hours ago
John ********
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Went to k bank this month and they gave me this info,said a non o will be fine
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The conversation discusses the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand with a Non-O visa. Several users share their experiences and documentation needed, including a passport, proof of local phone number ownership, and residence certificate. They mention that both retirement and marriage visas are also acceptable. A user highlights specific banks and procedural challenges faced while waiting for approval.
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Penny ******
I am waiting 1 week for an approval from Siam Commercial… I went to The Blue bank krungthai - they told me my visa has to be an A or X… I have my yellow book, pink ID, drivers license… came in on a non - o visa … I received before I arrived … I had all my documents translated .. I am married for 10 years to a Thai … I need to transfer 800,000 bhat into my own savings … I retired October 27th 2025 …. My current visa is good till Jan 27th

I just need my bank account 🤷‍♂️

After reading this I am going to the k bank tomorrow
Olav *********
Retire visa or marriage visa are ok.
Jay ****
Did it today. Passport, phone company document verifying you own the local number, certificate of residence. Krungsti bank. Opened one at Kasikorn just needed Passport, thai license.
Isaac ******
If no marry?
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