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⚠️ Bank Account Opening Misinformation ⚠️**
There has been a lot of confusion in this group, with some people claiming our agency cannot help retirees on a Tourist Visa or Exempt Entry open a bank account.
This is NOT correct. We regularly assist retirees with bank account openings in Thailand, provided they intend to apply for a Non-O visa. Also there is no need to leave the country for this process.
While some agencies may not offer this service, we do.
Currently, we offer this service only in Bangkok, and the process typically takes just 1–2 days.
If you are outside of Bangkok, you can make a short trip to the city to complete the process.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion clarifies that retirees on a Tourist Visa or Exempt Entry can indeed open a bank account in Thailand, as long as they intend to apply for a Non-O visa. This service is currently available in Bangkok and typically takes 1-2 days. Although misinformation has circulated in the group about the difficulties of retirees opening accounts, the agency providing assistance emphasizes that they can help with this process without requiring individuals to leave Thailand. The cost for their package, which includes visa-related services, is around 59,000-60,000 THB but may vary.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.