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Is a DTV (Digital Technology Visa) sufficient to open a bank account in Thailand?
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Apr 9, 2025
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ORIGINAL POSTERIs a DTV sufficient to open a bank account…..
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among commenters is that a DTV (Digital Technology Visa) alone is not sufficient to open a bank account in Thailand. While some expats have managed to open accounts using various methods, most indicate that the process is challenging, and requirements can vary between banks. Key requirements often include a valid visa, passport, and Thai address. It's suggested that those facing difficulties might consider using an agent or visiting multiple bank branches.
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Brian ********
Long answer: no.
Ryan *******
No but I know lawyers that can get you a Thai bank and licences for
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Lee ***********
Read all the posts literally every day
Cole *********
Use an agent if you are having issues.
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No
Elías ********
Short answer: no
Stuart *********
What other countries in the world allow Tourists to open a bank account ?
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oh,so many-Turkey,Serbia,Sr Lanka etcGeorge’s *******************************
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4.5 months in this group and you seriously ask this question? How out of touch can you possibly be?
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bro this group is literally made for this 🤣George’s *******************************
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what is her problemReply to
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what is your problemReply to
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Try SCB and ask for a savings account. You can do everything with it that a normal account would give you.
You need a Thai mobile number as it’s part of their identity verification. You’ll also need your passport, visa and a Thai address.
Try Central World and also EmQuartier, if no luck with them try some of their other branches until you get lucky.
You need a Thai mobile number as it’s part of their identity verification. You’ll also need your passport, visa and a Thai address.
Try Central World and also EmQuartier, if no luck with them try some of their other branches until you get lucky.
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Anonymer Teilnehmer 908 good luck with scb 😆
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 908 ok I will keep trying
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Yeah no problem.
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ORIGINAL POSTERQuantity
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Shane *******
I asked almost all banks today and they refused
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that's interesting..I never knew that ..but fk em anyway..you can just use wise or revolut. ..it's no big deal..David *******
Just go to a fixer .they charge 100quid can get you on on a tourist visa .
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do you know any fixer? TTB bank almost agreed to open my account until they asked for my Thai driving license. Lol.Reply to
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not nice for youReply to
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It is possible, but not easy
Patrapong *****
I can help to sort it out if you pay me.
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ORIGINAL POSTERHow much. And what you do
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10,000 THB and with correct documents.George’s *******************************
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what are the correct documentsPatrapong *****
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- Passport - DTV visa
- Employment contract from home country
- National ID card
- Residency documents
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is That a Thai National ID cardPatrapong *****
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No, national ID from your home countryReply to
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Dany ********
No. But i dont care about a thai bank account at all.
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why is thatDany ********
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a thai bank account doesnt really have much use for me and not having one isnt much more expensive on fees than having one. can just use my foreign account to withdraw money from the ATM. could use Wise for big sum transaction. can use TrueMoney if i want to scan or pay a bill… but usualy i do everything cash. easy solution.George’s *******************************
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Yes What ever works best for yourself. I should take a look at TrueMoney..Reply to
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yes. Agree, life is quite possible without a thai bank accountGeorge’s *******************************
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yes you two guys speak to each other.Reply to
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why is thatReply to
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I got mine on a 30 day tourist entry then applied for 30 extension.
The policy, at the time, was you needed a visa longer than 30 days.
Once the 60 day entry reduces to 30 days you should be able to as well.
Good luck.
The policy, at the time, was you needed a visa longer than 30 days.
Once the 60 day entry reduces to 30 days you should be able to as well.
Good luck.
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thanksGeorge’s *******************************
ORIGINAL POSTERYes, I tried opening a Bangkok Branch bank account. When last in Thailand. I had a 60 day e-visa. Plus I extended a further 30 days. Once I had been granted the extension. I then applied. But was denied one..,
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Marianne ********
The DTV does not make you eligible for a bank account.
You can try an agent, but they are also having problems opening for people with tourist-type visas.
Or you can walk into all the branches you see and hope for the best. Sometimes it works, most of the time not.
You can try an agent, but they are also having problems opening for people with tourist-type visas.
Or you can walk into all the branches you see and hope for the best. Sometimes it works, most of the time not.
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Not easy, but doable.
Lior **********
Don't ask anyone just go and try all the Banks until one will agree good luck
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Yes. I will keep plugging awayReply to
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Unlikely, a very few managed with agents or by themselves but rules are getting stricter.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 948 ok
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Peter ********
Luckily I got my bank account two years ago when it wasnt that difficult
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Nothing related to DTV as it didn't exist at that time.Reply to
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Peter ********
If I got one baht every time I saw a post about this subject.
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what have you learned from this subject. Please share.George’s *******************************
ORIGINAL POSTEROk. Thanks for that. I should take a look at Non immigrant visa. No rush for it. I am sure things will change over the next 5 years…
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ORIGINAL POSTERAre you saying. my name would have to be on a residential agreement. And not just co-habitating with a Thai lady. Her name being on the residential agreement.
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no, he's saying you need a long term (non-immigrant) visa.Reply to
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Peter ********
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That rules have changed a bit since a few months. It’s more difficult to get a Thai bank account if your are not a resident in Thailand. Not even agents can help.Reply to
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soon you’d have enough to open one! 🤣Reply to
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