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

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Kristine ******

asked Oct 3, 2024

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Does anyone know if having a DTV visa enable you to open a bank account?

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Opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa is possible, but it may not be straightforward. The DTV visa is equivalent to a tourist visa and does not offer advantages in this process. You will need to provide proof of an official address in Thailand, usually obtained from immigration, along with additional documentation such as an affidavit from your consulate. Many expats share experiences of difficulty finding banks that will accept their documentation, so it may require persistence or assistance from local groups or agents.

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Michael ********

First you need an address. Then you go to immigration and get a paper to open up an account. However they will need something that validates your address such as an affidavit from your consulate that will need to be legalized. Or if you are married to a Thai your spouse can help you with this. But realize without a letter from immigration or a yellow book the bank can not open an account for you. They really don’t care what kind of visa for you. They are more concerned about you having an official address in Thailand.

2 years ago

Kristine ******

@Michael *******

Thanks for the info

2 years ago

Stuart *********

The DTV is basically a tourist visa so it doesn’t offer any advantage opening a bank account.

You can open a bank account on any visa type but good luck trying to find a branch than will let you.

Post in a group local to your location to see if others have been successful. Alternatively pound the kerbs and try and find the one branch that will let you or use an agent for a few thousand baht.

2 years ago

Kristine ******

@Stuart ********

2 years ago

Greg ********

Search previous posts. This questions is asked a lot.

2 years ago