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Can you open a bank account and buy a car on a DTV visa in Thailand?
DTV visabank accountbuying a carCertificate of Residencevisa regulationsThailand expat bankingimmigration requirements
Nov 15, 2024
a year ago
Scott **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you open a bank account and buy a car on the DTV? Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, you can buy a car while on a DTV visa in Thailand; a visa is not required for the purchase, only a Certificate of Residence which can be obtained even as a tourist. However, opening a bank account on a DTV visa can be challenging, and many have had success by using an agent. Requirements for the Certificate of Residence can vary by location, with some offices requiring a registered TM30 and possibly a 90-Day Report.
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Werner ************
Yes go to any bank for a Thai welcome 🙏🏼
Alex *******
Yes you can
Roger ***********
You can always buy a car, don t need to have a visa for this, only certificate of residence which you can get as a tourist also
Danny ***********
@Roger **********
really? No work permits needed just this certificate, and can be got on a tourist visa?Roger ***********
@Danny **********
yes, why would you need a work permit to buy a car? Retired people would not be allowed to buy in car…..Danny ***********
@Roger **********
No idea, just they've always had it as a requirement that I've seen. How can I get the certificate?Roger ***********
@Danny **********
go with TM30 and passport to immigration 👍Reply to
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Greg ********
People have been having difficulty opening bank accounts themselves on the DTV. They are finding success by paying an Agent. Yes, you can buy a car but you need a Certificate of Residence from Immigration. Each office has different requirements to issue this. As an example, Jomtien will issue one as long as TM30 is registered with them. Bangkok requires the TM30 and a 90 Day Report (Information is correct as far as I know but things can change overnight here 🙂 )
Carlos *********
I paid an agent in Bangkok and got a certificate of residence without the 90-day report, only with a TM30. Bought a motorbike, no issues
Vitico ********
@Carlos ********
how much did you pay for the residence certificate through an agent in bangkok? I may also have to do that. ThanksCarlos *********
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Carlos *********
@Vitico *******
2500Bath. Maybe a bit expensive but I was tired of walking 😅Reply to
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Vlad ******
@Carlos ********
90 day report is no longer required for certificate of residence.Danny ***********
@Carlos ********
agent please?PM if you prefer, want to buy a carCarlos *********
@Danny **********
Fatboy's.. they're a motorbike rental and also have agentsDanny ***********
@Carlos ********
where are they based? Thank you 🙏Wiwa **********
@Danny **********
fatboy's :)Reply to
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Carlos *********
Yes
Greg ********
@Carlos ********
Good info - so the agent gets around the 90 Day requirement!Anita ********
@Greg *******
do you know of a FB group where someone’s keeping track of the latest government changes?Greg ********
@Anita *******
Unfortunately not. The problem is each location is run like a little fiefdom. The rules in Jomtien may be different to Chian Mai to Samui etc. There areocal groups you can join and probably best to ask specific questions. I currently report in Jomtien so follow what happens there and probably moving to Chiang Mai so been following there. I have no clue though for example how Phuket or Samui operate.Reply to
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