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How do I open a bank account in Thailand with a 90-day Non O visa and what are the requirements for residency address recording?

Mar 18, 2025
17 days ago
Tom ********
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I am arriving in CM early April with a 90day non O visa .I will be staying at girlfriend's house,and my goal is to open up bank account.How do i get my adress recorded(what form)so i can proceed to immigration to get a certificate of residency .

Also ,what is the minimum amount required to open an account,as i intend transferring the balance of the 800000bht over at a later date
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The user plans to move to Chiang Mai in early April with a 90-day Non-O visa and wants to know how to officially record their address at their girlfriend’s place for immigration purposes to obtain a certificate of residency. Additionally, they forseek information on the minimum amount required to open a bank account since they plan to deposit 800,000 baht later.
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John **********
One point on the 800k baht, if you're planning getting a 12 month extension on your 90 day visa the 800k needs to be in your account for 2 full calendar months before you apply for the extension
Tom ********
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@John *********
thanks for that information,im only here for the ninty days ,and then returning later in the year,by which time the 800k will be deposited
Neil ********
You need a longer term visa than 90 days and proof of residency.
Stuart *********
@Neil *******
Why longer than 90 days? That is a long term visa. If a bank won’t open up an account with that then it’s probably because they can’t be arsed to deal with he paperwork- especially if you’re American.
Neil ********
@Stuart ********
it’s too short as why would you need a bank account if you are not a resident. I tried a few times when I came in 90 days and when I had a year plus they gave it to me.
Stuart *********
@Neil *******
Very few reports of people on Non Os being refused. Obviously can happen but just move along to the next branch.
Ju ********
@Neil *******
And how did you get year plus without a bank account ?🫣
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