How can I find a visa agent in Kanchanaburi to help with bank account requirements for my visa?

Visa Agents Kanchanaburi Bank Account Issues Thai Visa Process Immigration Proof of Residency NON-O Visa Expat Assistance

Oct 3, 2023

a year ago

Michael **********

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Anyone know of a visa agent in Kanchanaburi. I am discovering the gulf between immigration who want a bank account with money in it and banks who won't let you have an account without a visa. I need someone with the ability to break the circle.

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An expat seeking a visa agent in Kanchanaburi has expressed frustration over the requirement for a Thai bank account to obtain a visa, while banks deny account openings without a visa. Suggestions from the community include traveling to Bangkok or Pattaya to use an agent, particularly Bangkok Bank, as well as leveraging connections with reputable locals who can facilitate the process. One commenter successfully obtained banking services by securing proof of residency from immigration, which was essential for opening an account.

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Mick *********

Proof of residency is all I needed for Bangkok Bank account.

a year ago

Michael **********

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@Mick ********

In the end it was the same in Kanchanaburi, but getting the Proof of Residency letter from immigration took a bit, after that Bangkok Bank came to the party.

a year ago

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Michael **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, the circle has finally been broken without leaving Kanchanaburi.

a year ago

Christopher ***********

Agree, visa agents will ‘break the deadlock’. Alternatively, if you know a Thai person of repute (school teachers are especially useful), they may be able to persuade a bank branch to open an account for you.

a year ago

Stephen ************

Tik Tok Visa agent in Jomtien

Require

Tourist visa with a 60 day stamp

Drivers license from your home country

Thai SIM card (Thai telephone number)

Passport & 2 photos

In and out in less than 15 minutes

Bangkok Visa card and Bank Book

Easiest 15 minutes I have ever spent in Thailand

Btw 4,000 baht

a year ago

James **************

3700 bhat it's done. Pattaya.

a year ago

Stuart ***********

This is definitely the most difficult part of the visa process.

Bangkok bank was the only one that would open an account for me, have you tried there (silly question I guess).

a year ago

Andy *******

Take a trip down to Bangkok or Pattaya for a few days and get yourself an agent and they can do it same day for small fee with Bangkok Bank and Bangkok Bank is everywhere in the country so you'd be covered

a year ago

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Andy *******

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