How can I open a bank account with a DTV visa in Bangkok?

If you have DTV, I wonder if it would be better to have a Thai citizen along to help you sign up for bank account? Has anyone done that?

Just use an agent, but I would question the need for a bank account in Thailand except for scanning, which can be accomplished using cash. I have two bank accounts, and I stopped sending money to them except once in a while to keep them active. Now I exclusively use US bank-issued CC (multiple advantages like fraud protection, cash back, etc.) whenever possible, or I withdraw cash from ATMs using a US-issued ATM card (ATM fees are refunded). I started doing this after COVID-19 and never felt any need for Thai bank accounts.

DTV is not supposed to get bankaccounts, and if they will open for that, the not until you’ve stayed at least 3 month in Thailand, and got a permanent place to stay.

Reconsider if a Thai bankaccount is need-to-have or nice-to-have.

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.

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 even 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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I opened mine here on visa exempt, previously they were very easy going.

Alternatively, contact Siam legal. (They provide a legal reference letter to support)

For a 5,000 THB fee.



*DTV is not yet recognised by banks and it is categorised Tourist visa type.

It'll take some time for it to be accepted, similar to the Elite Visa, which, although also a tourist visa, permits the opening of bank accounts.

You will need a agent and even then might not be able to - DTV is considered a tourist visa by the bureaucracy

Just use an agent it’s realy easy

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Fees cost usually 7000 baths. One agent in Chiang Mai told me I can't open it except if i subscribe to a corporal insurance that doesn't cover... foreigners.

So 8k + 7k to open it.

The other solution a bank agent gave me is to buy a condo.

Take a bus to Pattaya in the morning, visit agent, have your bank account by afternoon. I recommend Tik Tok Services, they will pick you up and drop you off. Very good take care.

Visit Pattaya. Several agents there will open a Bangkok Bank account for you on any visa, for 4500-5000.- THB. One of these agents is F.S. Consulting Co. (they got a facebook page and a website with a price list)

Agent will depend on the city you’re in. Fee 1000-5000฿ varies by city and agency. At least it’s a one time fee and then the account is yours for life.

Sometimes you have to keep trying. It’s frustrating. It’s time consuming. Bangkok Bank (dark blue) and Kasikorn (green) are the two best banks for foreigners without a work permit.

You sometimes have to visit multiple branches of the same bank until you find a manager that agrees to attempt to try it. Calls will be made to Bangkok. There will two fingers thick of paperwork to sign. It takes about 1-2 hours to open the account.

Good luck.