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How easy is it to open a bank account in Thailand after arriving on a Non-Immigrant O visa?
well after all the restless, sleepless nights stressed out about getting a bank account, I arrived in Thailand on the 2 ND December, immigration the next day very helpful people,explained it all for my extension of stay, the 4th of December got up early with a bit of nerves as it was bank account day, this could not have been easier, 2 bank accounts in about an hour, very easy, the hardest thing was getting my profile photo, and trying to sign my name the same twice, lol, anybody starting to go through the same just don't worry, have the right paperwork and visa and it's a doddle,
Answer summary
The author shares their positive experience opening two bank accounts in Thailand soon after arriving, highlighting the helpfulness of immigration staff and the ease of the banking process with the correct visa and paperwork. Comments from others reinforce the notion that with the appropriate preparations, banking and immigration can be straightforward for expats.
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Marty *********
555 Yes, I was surprised at the double digital signature. Had you do it 3x before the computer accepted it.
Greg *********
Good post
Stan ******
I arrived Bangkok yesterday. Non-imm O visa. Will be attempting same today or tomorrow 🙂
Sean **********
@Stan *****
Good Luck. Be patient and everything will be fineJ **************
What visa?
Paul ********
OP@J *************
non o retirementTodd *********
@J *************
the first smart question or comment
Simon *******
@J *************
you must have a long term visa to get an account, tourist visas are no good for opening bank accounts also dtv's are classed as a tourist visa so no good to get a bank account.J **************
@Simon ******
I was asking so that he doesn’t get the hopes up of others without a long term visa.Paul ********
OP@J *************
non o retirement
Vincent *********
It's so good to see positive posts about banking and visas etc. There are so many posts that try to scare people about these topics. It seems if you try to do things the correct way it usually goes smooth
Tim ******
@Vincent ********
Nobody said there is a problem to open an account with non-o.Todd *********
@Vincent ********
It's more important to understand which visa they are talking about....
Ron ******
@Vincent ********
I agree, people that have bad experiences like to share while those who don't tend to just get on with life. Most of the negative comments on pages like this represent the vocal minority. It's just the way humans are programmed!
Trav **********
@Vincent ********
Agree 💯👍 Unhappy people trying to scare people into having a unhappy life like theirs.Tim ******
@Trav *********
bs comment.There is no problem opening an account with non-o.
"Unhappy" people have a tourist visa or a visa exemption.
Trav **********
@Tim *****
Agree 👍
Merwin *******
I can confirm this. I arrived on the 1st of December and went the next day to immigration for the residence registration (15 min) and after that immediately to the mobile phone shop and got an mobile nr registered on my name. Then to the bank to open 2 accounts (Kasikorn bank) took me 1 and a half hours. 2 accounts because 1 normal THB account and 1 foreign currency account.
Justin *********
@Merwin ******
hi well done.What bank did you use?Merwin *******
Kasikorn bank
Wolfman ******
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Graeme ********
What paperwork did you take with you to open the bank accounts and may I ask why 2 ?
Paul ********
OP@Graeme *******
passport photo copy's, visa copys letter from immigration, SIM card paperwork, two bank accounts One for everyday use and transfer my pension into
Second one for visa extension, not touching that one money can just sit,
Graeme ********
@Paul *******
Cheers Paul I land on the 15 Jan , so got that all to do , thanks for the info , call in at my restaurant and have a beer ( whiskeys restaurant soi 14 Pattaya klang 😉)let my retirement begin 😅
Sean **********
@Paul *******
I only have 1 account . I have it well padded with over 1 m baht. Everytime I come back, I bring $ with me and add it when the dollar goes up.( BKK BANK)
Stuart ******
What bank and where please.
Paul ********
OP@Stuart *****
k bankStuart ******
@Paul *******
where please mate im moving to Hui Hin. Thanks
Pete *******
It’s a doddle with the qualifying visa….
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