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

DTV Visa Bank Account Opening Thai Bank Requirements Expat Banking TTB Bank Visa Regulations Documents for Bank Accounts

Dec 13, 2024

5 days ago

Soe *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I successfully opened a bank account with a DTV visa without incurring any extra charges or needing an agent.

You can also open a bank account at most TTB Bank branches with the following documents.

Passport

DTV Visa

Thai Driving License or other gov ID card 

Residential house registration

lease agreement

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses the process of opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa at TTB Bank, and mentions the required documents. While one user had success without additional fees, others share their challenges and experiences, highlighting inconsistencies in requirements across different branches and the necessity of certain documents like the Thai ID and residential registration.

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Roberto *******

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3 days ago

KO ***********

I do as you say to open ttb bank in Chiang Mai with dtv. it doesn't work

4 days ago

Bernardo *************

Went to TTB Siam Paragon today. Rejected my application for a bank account as I do not have an “employment contract from a Thai company” under DTV. Tried my very best to explain that you cant work for a Thai company if you have DTV. But the guy was adamant that I need to work for a Thai company for me to get approved a bank account for DTV. Welcome to Thailand!

4 days ago

Angelo ***********

@Bernardo ************

Because that is the policy of that bank branch. Just go find the next one.

3 days ago

Bernardo *************

@Angelo **********

i know now hiw thailand works. But their policy to provide an employment certificate from a Thai company while holding DTV is bonkers. Lol

3 days ago

Angelo ***********

@Bernardo ************

Well, my landlord wanted to see my work visa. I told him: I do not work.

Some banks are like that ... the boss of the bank (branch) set up some rules, what can the employees do?

3 days ago

Bernardo *************

@Angelo **********

maybe the employees can relay to their bosses what I showed them (link from Thai Immigration website that DTV holders can’t work for a Thai company). It is basically saying that you need to break Thai immigration laws to be able to secure a bank account on a DTV.

3 days ago

Angelo ***********

@Bernardo ************

There is no law regarding bank accounts ... you can have one on any visa or no visa at all. It is just rules made up by the mother bank or the bank branch.

3 days ago

Bernardo *************

@Angelo **********

and thats the beauty of thailand….lol

3 days ago

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Bernardo *************

Ester *************

Pink ID?

4 days ago

Laetitia *******