Can you open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV Visa?

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Aug 26, 2024

4 months ago

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Hi guys, has anyone managed to open a bank account with the DTV Visa? If so, which banks accept and or reject? 🤔 #banking #dtv

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV Visa can be challenging, as banks typically prefer long-term visa holders. However, some users reported success, such as at Bangkok Bank in Pattaya, where the process was straightforward. It's advisable to inquire directly at banks for specific requirements and acceptance of the DTV Visa.

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Todd ************

I opened one at Bangkok Bank in Central Pattaya Mall. No questions asked, just filled out the forms and showed my documents, surpringly simple, 400 THB for the ATM card, in and out in 90 minutes with a 30 minute wait late afternoon on a Friday

4 months ago

Khun *****

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@Todd ***********

great thank you for sharing. I think I may do the same!

4 months ago

Todd ************

@Khun ****

cool, just bring your immigration residence form, passport, and drivers license

4 months ago

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Todd ************

Sue **********

Are you already in TH with your DTV? If so just go to a bank and ask.

4 months ago

Khun *****

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@Sue *********

not yet next month.

4 months ago

Henrik *****

You need to 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.

4 months ago

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Henrik *****

You have to be extremely lucky to get a bankaccount on a tourist visa

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, if you only stay part of the year in Thailand.

4 months ago

Sue **********

@Henrik ****

Is the DTV a tourist visa?

4 months ago

Manuel *********

@Sue *********

yes it’s a long stay tourist visa

4 months ago

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Manuel *********

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