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How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?
Thai Bank AccountDTV VisaExpat Banking IssuesKrungThai BankUOBSCBBangkok BankVisa RequirementsThailand ImmigrationAgent Assistance
Nov 4, 2024
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERBank Account Update!
KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)
- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV
TTB (megabangna)
- said no
UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)
- no
SCB (emailed, many branches)
- no
KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)
- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV
TTB (megabangna)
- said no
UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)
- no
SCB (emailed, many branches)
- no
TLDR : Answer Summary
Many expats face challenges when trying to open a bank account in Thailand while on a DTV visa. Several banks, including KrungThai, TTB, UOB, and SCB, have been reported to refuse account openings for individuals with a DTV visa. Users suggest that getting an agent may be a viable option, as there are differing experiences with banks like Bangkok Bank and Krungsri. Personal visits to bank branches tend to yield better results than emailing due to varying employee policies. Overall, the experiences vary significantly based on individual circumstances and the specific bank branch.
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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ORIGINAL POSTERPraew Praewpan what bank can i get?
Praew **********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน Bangkok Bank
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@Praewpan ******
agent, highly recommendedJane ******
My partner managed to open a bank account quite easily with the DTV visa. If your condo/house lease is under your name you can get one
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i have condo lease , driving license.Jane ******
Anonymous participant Bangkok bank! Just need your dtv documents too
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jane *****
i see Thanks. I already have Bangkok bankReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jane *****
what bank?Reply to
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Michael *******
This agent
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can help you in Pattaya 👍Aditya *******
Try kasokorn and bangkok
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Aditya ******
I already have those banksReply to
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Andy **********
A very well known Pattaya agent, is saying they cannot open a bank account for someone under the age of 50 years old, I'm assuming they are talking about someone on a short-term visa, but I don't know all the details, this new rule was only introduced two weeks ago.
Biff *******
If you email them, they’ll likely give you the ‘safest’ response, which is no. You have to go into branches. Different branches of the same bank will give you different answers.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Biff ******
thanks , I will go again when I freeReply to
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Chris *******
You cannot open a bank account by email. You need to personally go to some branches
Cliff *********
Try Bangkok Bank.
They are more tourist friendly.
Go in person.
They are more tourist friendly.
Go in person.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Cliff ********
thanks. I already had itReply to
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Robert ***********
I could have saved you the effort. Get an agent
Alain ***************
The thai embassy in bern told me because i am not allowed to work. What about paying rent? I should try again. Maybe one day i will.
Uwe ****
You can go to the same bank the following day and a different employee might do it for you...
Roger ***********
All possible with an agent
Alyza *****
Bangkok bank
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i had itReply to
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Tomas *********
UOB only tax residents of Thailand. Their written conditions.
Stefan ******
@Tomas ********
Nope. But you need to have income in Thailand. (Work, Dividends or interest).Tomas *********
@Stefan *****
I read their terms and conditions online. But yeah, if you work in Thailand more than 6 months so you become a tax resident there.Reply to
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Malcolm ********
@Tomas ********
nah I got UOB on tourist visa, show funds and they will openTomas *********
@Malcolm *******
how much money did you show them and did you bring them in a bag to show?Malcolm ********
@Tomas ********
20k not a lot at all, opened at the UOB silom branchReply to
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Marcus ********
Because officially you need to be a resident in Thailand and living here with 12 months visa to have a Thai bank account, it's the banks policy some agencies will help
Stefan ******
uob is a difficult bank, even with other visa options.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Stefan *****
when they only see my passport, they already rejected. May be about my country蓝**
Anonymous participant which country are you from?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@蓝**
MyanmarStefan ******
Anonymous participant uff, yeah that is a tough passport for sure.
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David ******
Anonymer Teilnehmer WhIch one is it?
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Got mine in Bangkok with a DTV
Mitchell ********
Anonymous participant 384 what bank in Bangkok?
Elías ********
@Mitchell *******
Bangkok Bank is the bank name, I thinkMitchell ********
@Elías *******
do you remember where it was located? Have tried multiple with no luckAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mitchell *******
Go ahead Bangkok Bank Head officeReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 384 i already have this bank
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Jim ***********
Use agent. Job done
Doron ********
Did you try krungsri? They are the easiest one
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Doron *******
i have krungsri , kbank , Bangkok bankReply to
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Aditya *******
if you dont look poor , they will open one
Sripad *********
@Aditya ******
don't spread misinformation. If you're poor you can pay an agent to do it for youAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Aditya ******
yeah i have 3 bank accounts with Tourist Visa . I am testing for DTv visa. It is harder than tourist visa.Rex ******
Anonymous participant which banks u open with TRviaa?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Rex *****
Kbank , Krungsri, Bangkok BankRex ******
Anonymous participant I only got Krungsri, the rest just rejected me
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Rex *****
it depends bank branches policy. I got kbank at rama9 . Krungsri at MegaBangna .Reply to
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Werner ************
Everyone already told you and all the others the same thing daily
Ručman ***********
You need agent!!! Contact Khim from Nomadic Butler
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ručman **********
Actually, I have bank accounts . I am testing with DTV .Alfred *****
Anonymous participant we ask if you try Krungsri bank with the DTV ..
Ručman ***********
It's a tourist visa.
Christopher *************
@Ručman **********
so is the "Thai Privilege" (previously called Thai Elite) visa. But I have 2 bank accounts...Kannika **********
@Christopher ************
With Thailand Elite Visa, you will get prove of resident status in Thailand to open bank accountChristopher *************
@Kannika *********
no, I don't have that. But I was able to open bank accounts at Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank (both in Sattahip)Elías ********
@Christopher ************
that one comes with "privileges", hence the name haha.Christopher *************
@Elías *******
yes, some. But I don't use them. Perhaps opening a bank account is a privilege....Ručman ***********
@Christopher ************
you used agentChristopher *************
Ručman ***********
@Christopher ************
under the tableReply to
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