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Can you open a Thai bank account with a DTV visa?

Sébastien *********
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Hello everyone, does anyone know if you can open an account in a Thai bank with DTV ?
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Opening a bank account in Thailand while holding a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) is generally challenging. Recent comments indicate that many expats with a DTV struggle to secure an account due to tightened banking regulations. While it is theoretically possible, success largely depends on providing extensive documentation, including a certificate of residence and other legal proofs. Most attempts are met with difficulties, as banks increasingly require non-tourist visas for account openings.
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Felipe *********
Felipe *********
Haven't been able nor anyone I know on a DTV
Anna *********
Anna *********
Generally no although on a very few occasions it has been done successfully. You need a non tourist type visa to open a bank account at the moment
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Having a DTV does not automatically make you eligible for opening a bank account.

May get a agent who can help, but many of them are also unable to help you after the banks tightened their rules recently.
Tim ***********
Tim ***********
Theoretically, it's possible, but it's not enough to just walk into the first bank you see and think you'll get an account there. You'll probably have to walk into 30, 40, or 50 banks and try consistently. I'm sure then you'll get a bank account. There are a few success stories, and as far as I can remember, they included among other things a certificate of residence. I would collect everything from Thai driver's licenses to your health insurance. They just want to see as many official documents as possible to make sure you are legal
Sébastien *********
Sébastien *********
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@Tim **********
thanks 🤗
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Sébastien ********
Quickest way is via an agent...
Greg ********
Greg ********
Look through the group. This is a question asked quite frequently.
Sébastien *********
Sébastien *********
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@Greg *******
laws change so frequently, that's why I'm asking the question 😉
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Sébastien ********
Not since the last time someone posted they have not ie about 3 times this week.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
It seems your chances are getting pretty low now, based on the last few comments. Only a small amount managed to do so in the past but rules are getting stricter and stricter.

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