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Can you open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?
Aug 30, 2025
8 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it true we cannot open a bank account on the DTV ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among commentators is that individuals holding a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) cannot open a bank account in Thailand. The DTV is primarily for tourists and not intended for residency, which limits banking options. Comments emphasize that a tourist visa does not provide the necessary basis for opening a bank account, as it is not recognized as a residency visa.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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Sam *****
Yes
Stuart *******
Yes, it's in no way a residency visa, there's very few paths to Thai residency outside of the golden visa.
Anonymous ******************
The Pheu Thai government does not want tourists to bring money to the country. They might be planning to alienate the tourists, ruin the economy and make the people revolt against the king 🤣 Jokes aside, they started to question even the money coming in. They are trying to tax it. I don't understand what their problem is.
Anonymous ******************
DTV is a tourist
Temporary
For traveling not living
But people assume it’s a residency visa
Temporary
For traveling not living
But people assume it’s a residency visa
Henrik *****
Start reading the group instead of just asking questions, then you will be much wiser.
DTV are for tourist, not residents.
DTV are for tourist, not residents.
Sebastien ***************
True
Anonymous ******************
This question been answered a zillion times: no
DTV_Be*******
True
Dany ********
yes it is true. no bank account for you.
Anonymous ******************
If you master Thailand s code it won’t be a problem. People here get rejected because they go in the wrong banks with tourist clothes and a western mindset
Ciaran *********
Anonymous participant 150 what’s tourist clothes ? Shorts and t shirt ?
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 150 bull$hit
comment 🤣🤣
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Hector **********
Anonymous participant 150 garbage
Tore *********
@Hector *********
its absolutely correct. Can personally verify based on experienceReply to
Tore *********
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Jared *********
Anonymous participant 150 please teach us the way around it at this time as it is not the same as several months ago.
Sebastian *********
@Jared ********
right connections and moneyReply to
Sebastian *********
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