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Can you open a Thai bank account with a DTV tourist visa?
Thai Bank AccountDigital Tourist Visa (DTV)Visa RequirementsBanking in ThailandExpat Life in Thailand
TLDR : Answer Summary
Opening a Thai bank account with a DTV is generally challenging, as many banks refuse to do so due to strict regulations associated with tourist visas. However, experiences vary; some individuals have successfully opened accounts with a DTV, especially if they deposit a large sum of money. It's advisable to consult a visa agent for assistance. Recent reports suggest a crackdown on DTVs, leading to potential account freezes, adding to the complications of banking with this visa type.
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.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Rob **********
Not usually no, but in Thailand things are possible if you pay the right amount of money.
Pierre *********
Usually no
Leo *******
It's not worth the rigmarole in my opinion.
Pete *******
No
Summer ******
From what I heard they are cracking down on DTV freezing a lot of accounts and immigration is calling for the DTV to be reformed. Idk if it’s true but that’s what I heard 🤷🏻♀️
Summer ******
I think for now it’s still valid, they aren’t just going to pull that many visas. However they aren’t excepting any new ones.
NeL *****
DTV visa reform? That means it will stop applying or?
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Paul *******
Banks can be difficult however you can with a DTV my friend did, I have a couple accounts (different visa) however I mostly use the TrueMoney app for day to day spending very convenient I highly recommend!
Ant ***********
DTV is considered a tourist Visa
Possibly you can try to do it with a Visa agent
But generally- No
Possibly you can try to do it with a Visa agent
But generally- No
Juan ******
Yes. Specially if you deposit a lot of money, they will open the account with any visa.
Pascal *****
@Juan *****
you dreamJuan ******
@Pascal ****
I know many people who opened it. If you can’t maybe the bank doesn’t want you as a customer.Pascal *****
@Juan *****
i know someone with DTV, who bought 2 condos, and his account was closed at Bangkok Bank with 1 million THBJuan ******
@Pascal ****
probably not enough. Or something else going on on his account. They don’t tell you the reasonzPascal *****
@Juan *****
only 1 reason, they dont accept DTV visaJuan ******
@Pascal ****
they do.Pascal *****
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Alain *******
Again ?!
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