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Can you open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?
DTV VisaBank Account OpeningThailand Banking RegulationsVisa and Immigration HelpExpat Financial Services
Sep 27, 2024
2 years ago
Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone gotten any luck with opening a bank account with the DTV visa?
Went to 4 banks (3 Bangkok Bank and 1 Kasikorn) today and each said they can't open it with the DTV.
Has anyone gotten the account with the DTV?
Went to 4 banks (3 Bangkok Bank and 1 Kasikorn) today and each said they can't open it with the DTV.
Has anyone gotten the account with the DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the difficulties expats are facing in opening bank accounts with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Several users share their experiences in trying to open accounts at various banks, such as Bangkok Bank and SCB, highlighting that many banks are not yet familiar with the DTV visa requirement. Suggestions include bringing additional documentation like lease agreements or contacting banking agents for assistance. Some users report mixed results, with a few having success, while others continue to struggle, indicating that it's a topic under active discussion among those using this visa.
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Ron ********
It's strange my friend wants the DTV but his bank said he needs a work visa to open foreign currency acct to receive payment from suppliers.
Which technally the DTV is a special work visa, I've been told you can work if you notify and receive permission Thai labor department with dvt visa, as in non digital or Thai specific work...
I opened my Bangkok Bank acct on a 30 tourist visa my second time here in 1 afternoon i had to by life insurance thru them per Thai rule. Which was about 7k baht or something
Which technally the DTV is a special work visa, I've been told you can work if you notify and receive permission Thai labor department with dvt visa, as in non digital or Thai specific work...
I opened my Bangkok Bank acct on a 30 tourist visa my second time here in 1 afternoon i had to by life insurance thru them per Thai rule. Which was about 7k baht or something
Dawid **********
Asked around Asok area, in Exchange Tower Bangkok Bank I was told that the management of the bank is looking into this new visa, they haven't made their decision yet and they asked me to come a couple weeks later.
Vitaly ********
@Dawid *********
Thai people (bank clerks included) have zero idea about Thai visas, 90 day reports etc. So each bank have a 1-pager listing falang visa types eligible, if there's no match, then you get mai dai, no one will google DTV or anything like that. These instructions are updated every 3 years at best, so give it some time, quite some time.Long time ago I tried to open a bank account while being on Thailand Elite visa. It had been around for 3 years already, but it wasn't mentioned in the bank internal guides. After lengthy arguing I was told there was no such type of visa, and it was fake.
Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dawid *********
Good to know 🙏🏾🙏🏾Reply to
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Deepak *******
Try Krungsri Bank at the Central. You can also use your ATM cards and credit cards for all purchases. I now exclusively use US ATM cards for cash and US credit cards for all purchases.
Naphaporn *******
For DTV who cannot open an account, you may have to contact an agent.
Vlad ******
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please send me one tooNaphaporn *******
@Vlad *****
ok. Please check messageNaphaporn *******
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okReply to
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Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Naphaporn ******
Thank you ....any recommendations?!Naphaporn *******
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I sent you the details in a message.Fasih *******
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can you send me too🙂Naphaporn *******
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Jason **********
Did you bring a copy of your lease or residency document, thai license can help? What supporting documents did you bring besides your visa and a passport?
Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jason *********
lease as well....but they just looked at the visa and said they aren't able to open on a DTV.Reply to
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Jeiz ***************
I saw someone was successful at SCB Emquartier.
Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeiz **************
oh yea??? I was just in there today (mall not the bank itself)...I'll try them out on Monday ...thanks for thisJeiz ***************
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Jeiz ***************
Good luck!
Jeiz ***************
@Keron *****
Hey checking in if it was successful at Emquartier?Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeiz **************
I just left the bank...Emquartier SCB says DTV cannot open bank account and I tried SCB at On Nut BTS station in the Lotus.Dawid **********
@Keron *****
I think we've passed by you today :-)Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dawid *********
lol most likely did....we can say hello if we cross paths againDawid **********
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same hereReply to
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Tod *********
Wanna narrow down WHERE in the 513K square kilometers that comprise thailand you tried to open an account ? 😛
Wannikea *********
@Keron *****
which visa doesn't matter, it's a numbers game. You can hoof it till you drop or get lucky, or get an agent in Bangkok, or take a morning trip to Pattaya for an agent to fix you up the same dayKieran *******
@Tod ********
he was very reluctant to actually name Krung Thep :)Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
yes I know that and I'll keep trying..but I'm asking specifically if anybody did it with the DTV...as the banks have been saying they cannot do it with DTV.Again...I know somebody will do it...I'm just asking if anybody has had any success as yet.
Dawid **********
Neil Wattam any chance you could share a branch address?
Dawid **********
Neil Wattam 🙏 will give it a try tomorrow
Neil ********
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@Keron *****
I managed fine at SCB Noticed someone shared a link for you to my other post,Reply to
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Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
On Nut, Ekkamai and Rama Iv areaGerry ********
just find an agent to help you. Will cost a bit, but they know where to go and how to do it.
Tod *********
@Keron *****
so you mean you're trying to open a bank account in BANGKOK...That's gonna be a crap shoot and most people are reporting it is taking about 10-15 tries,
Just it bank after bank, one after another, don't waste time arguing with them if they say cannot, just walk out, go to the next one.
Keron ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNeil Wattam Hey...ok great ..which branch did you go to by the way? Hoping to increase my chances of getting it 😅
Dawid **********
Neil Wattam strictly said NO, 2 clerks behaved there like I was trying to commit a fraud just by asking about it :)
I was informed that they're getting policy updates daily and they got one recently not to service anyone with DTV.
How did you do it?
They told me that if there was anyone actually opening the account - they will revalidate that application.
EmQuatier branch SCB, floor 4
All other banks in this mall also said NO
I was informed that they're getting policy updates daily and they got one recently not to service anyone with DTV.
How did you do it?
They told me that if there was anyone actually opening the account - they will revalidate that application.
EmQuatier branch SCB, floor 4
All other banks in this mall also said NO
Neil ********
@Keron *****
The EmQuartierNeil ********
@Tod ********
got mine easy enough at SCB using Thai number and DTV.Reply to
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