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How can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa without high fees?

Apr 6, 2025
3 days ago
Michael **********
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Hi im looking for some information on opening a bank account. I have my DTV visa already. Ive had 1 quote for 19k baht just to open a bank account. Does anyone know where i can open an account cheaper?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on affordable options for opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa, having received a quote of 19,000 baht. Comments highlight alternatives with lower fees, such as 6,000 to 10,000 baht, and caution that it may be challenging to open an account on a DTV visa due to bank restrictions. Several users suggest shared experiences and specific banks that might accommodate DTV visa holders, while emphasizing the importance of having proper documentation.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Marc ***********
I know a place in pattaya I paid about 8tl thouand
Maurizio **********
@Marc **********
can you give me the contact in private?
Henrik *****
DTV IS NOT ELIGABLE FOR OPENING A THAI BANKACCOUNT.

I you want a bank account, you should not have a touristvisa as DTV

Banks in Thailand are like everywhere in the world, interested in having good stable custormers, that have a permanent address, a steady easy traceable income, and use the account all year round.

Digital nomads which the the DTV is aimed for, is by definition people that travel around a lot, which are the opposit of what banks wants as customers.

That is why the banks are reluctant to give accounts to people on short time ( read: tourist ) visas, and who only spend part of the year in Thailand.

Don’t expect to get a residence certificat, until you have stayed at a permanent adress in at least 3 month, since that is what the residence certificat should confirm.

Furthermore the added attention on whitewashing of money, is an added burden on the banks, so reluctant depositing large amounts isn’t a guaranteed way to open an account.

The value of a resident certificat, had gone down, since Immigration Officers are giving them to people that are not on a longterm visa, or have stayed severel months at 1 adress in Thailand, so even if it is a formal requirement, the bank make up their own assesment of the stability of the want-to-be customer.

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Henrik *****
DTV IS NOT ELIGABLE FOR OPENING A THAI BANKACCOUNT.

I you want a bank account, you should not have a touristvisa as DTV

Banks in Thailand are like everywhere in the world, interested in having good stable custormers, that have a permanent address, a steady easy traceable income, and use the account all year round.

Digital nomads which the the DTV is aimed for, is by definition people that travel around a lot, which are the opposit of what banks wants as customers.

That is why the banks are reluctant to give accounts to people on short time ( read: tourist ) visas, and who only spend part of the year in Thailand.

Don’t expect to get a residence certificat, until you have stayed at a permanent adress in at least 3 month, since that is what the residence certificat should confirm.

Furthermore the added attention on whitewashing of money, is an added burden on the banks, so reluctant depositing large amounts isn’t a guaranteed way to open an account.

The value of a resident certificat, had gone down, since Immigration Officers are giving them to people that are not on a longterm visa, or have stayed severel months at 1 adress in Thailand, so even if it is a formal requirement, the bank make up their own assesment of the stability of the want-to-be customer.

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Alex *****
Bank account can help open.?
Evan *******
I’ve been emailing back-and-forth with Bangkok bank and it sounds like with my DTV my passport, my ID and my birth certificate. They’re willing to open an account for me.
Marcus *******
@Evan ******
Hi Evan, which email address did you use?
Ric ******
@Evan ******
following. I brought my birth certificate. 😉
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Evan ******
did you contact them at
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Evan *******
@Michael *********
check your inbox
Ethan ************
@Evan ******
could you also send email to me? Thank you so much
Jim ***********
@Evan ******
Would you mind sharing the email to me too please?
Evan *******
just a sec....
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Evan ******
ok mate thanks, i’ll send them and e-mail 👍🏼
Adrian ********
Why don’t you search within this group. I have posted several times how I did it easily in Pattaya without paying anyone a penny
Harry *********
@Adrian *******
is the True, when i send u a message tells me i need to send u a friend request, but i can not send u 🫠 can u send me the link to your post about the Bank Account?
Harry *********
Adrian ********
@Harry ********
just click on my name and my posts with full info will be shown
Harry *********
@Adrian *******
i can not see a post there. I thought u want to help us here? 😕 u can just post the Link here or post a screenshot or send me a message.. sorry but i really interested 🙏
Harry *********
@Adrian *******
can u send me a Message i can not text u 😅
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Adrian *******
hi mate can you send me a DM with some info please? 🙏🏼
Hector **********
6k is the going rate with visa company in pattaya

Anyone charging above that is ripping you off
Ben **********
@Hector *********
do you need to be in Pattaya for it?
Ethan ************
@Hector *********
can you also send company name to me? thank you so much
Les ********
@Hector *********
Can you dm info to me please?
Min *************
@Hector *********
can you send me dm about pattaya company please?
Anonymous ******************
@Hector *********
they are not ripping you off, they can charge however much it’s worth to them
Hector **********
Anonymous participant 612 that’s called ripping someone off in my books, going rate is 6k, not 19k
Anonymous ******************
@Hector *********
But corruption has no price 😜
Hector **********
Anonymous participant 618 everything has a price, even corruption
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Hector *********
which company in pattaya?
Hector **********
@Michael *********
sent you DM
Winston ************
@Hector *********
please DM too
Anna *********
It’s very difficult but not impossible to open an account on your own Search for successful posts
Kool *******
There is a way to do it in Bangkok, but I won't post the details publicly, as it will go away real fast.
Ric ******
Me as well, please.
Michael **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Send me a DM
John *********
Which DTV did you get approval for, which part of Thailand you residing in?

As a matter of interest which Thai Consulate did you apply in and how long did the application take, did you have to provide and further documentation etc?
James ********
@John ********
pardon me...but what does your question have to do with the question ASKED about opening a Thai bank account ?

May I suggest you ask your question on a New post from you on this forum ? You will get helpful replies.

Include these...

What is your passport nation?

For what purpose will you be applying for the DTV visa?

Where are you now?

What kind of Thai Visa, if any, do you now have, if any.
John *********
@James *******
and you’re a group expert?🤦🏻‍♀️
James ********
@John ********
bottom line... it's not proper for you to hijack another person's post. Which is what you did. I simply suggested that you post your own question. Then we all can reply to your question.
James ********
Your question is a good one... simply create your own Post asking it.
Anonymous ******************
@James *******
He keeps posting nonsense on every bank account topic.
James ********
Anonymous participant 618 thanks for your helpful reply.
John *********
Anonymous participant 618 making yourself look childish now, what happened couldn’t open a Thai Bank account🤷🏿‍♀️
James ********
@John ********
retorts like that are in themselves - childish.
Patrapong *****
I can do for 10K if you have all the proper documents.
Les ********
@Patrapong ****
What is the proper docs needed?
Chris *********
From my understanding you can't open a bank acount on the DTV. So I'd be all over that deal, if you don't mind. What bank is it with?
Elías ********
@Chris ********
you can't by your own. With an agent and money, you can.