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Is a DTV (Digital Technology Visa) sufficient to open a bank account in Thailand?
Is a DTV sufficient to open a bank account…..
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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.
Bob **********
No
Elías ********
Short answer: no
Stuart *********
What other countries in the world allow Tourists to open a bank account ?
Arina *******
@Stuart ********
oh,so many-Turkey,Serbia,Sr Lanka etcGeorge’s *******************************
OP@Stuart ********
Note to self. @George’s ******************************
. Do not google it..
Wannikea *********
4.5 months in this group and you seriously ask this question? How out of touch can you possibly be?
Grigory **********
@Wannikea ********
bro this group is literally made for this 🤣George’s *******************************
OP@Grigory *********
what is her problemGeorge’s *******************************
OP@Wannikea ********
what is your problem
Anonymous ******************
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.
Kai *********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 908 good luck with scb 😆
George’s *******************************
OPAnonymous participant 908 ok I will keep trying
Anonymous ******************
Yeah no problem.
George’s *******************************
OPQuantity
Shane *******
I asked almost all banks today and they refused
David *******
@Shane ******
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 .
Shane *******
@David ******
do you know any fixer? TTB bank almost agreed to open my account until they asked for my Thai driving license. Lol.George’s *******************************
OP@Shane ******
not nice for you
Ben ********
It is possible, but not easy
Patrapong *****
I can help to sort it out if you pay me.
George’s *******************************
OPHow much. And what you do
Patrapong *****
@George’s ******************************
10,000 THB and with correct documents.Patrapong *****
@George’s ******************************
No, national ID from your home countryGeorge’s *******************************
OP@Patrapong ****
is That a Thai National ID cardPatrapong *****
@George’s ******************************
- Passport - DTV visa
- Employment contract from home country
- National ID card
- Residency documents
George’s *******************************
OP@Patrapong ****
what are the correct documents
Dany ********
No. But i dont care about a thai bank account at all.
George’s *******************************
OP@Dany *******
why is thatDany ********
@George’s ******************************
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 *******************************
OP@Dany *******
Yes What ever works best for yourself. I should take a look at TrueMoney..
Maurice **********
David ********
@Maurice *********
yes. Agree, life is quite possible without a thai bank accountGeorge’s *******************************
OP@David *******
yes you two guys speak to each other.George’s *******************************
OP@Maurice *********
why is that
Chris ********
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.
George’s *******************************
OP@Chris *******
thanksGeorge’s *******************************
OPYes, 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..,
Chris ********
@George’s ******************************
Bangkok Bank.
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.
George’s *******************************
OP@Marianne *******
Yes chance my luck
Anonymous ******************
Not easy, but doable.
Lior **********
Don't ask anyone just go and try all the Banks until one will agree good luck
George’s *******************************
OP@Lior *********
Yes. I will keep plugging away
Anonymous ******************
Unlikely, a very few managed with agents or by themselves but rules are getting stricter.
George’s *******************************
OPAnonymous participant 948 ok
Peter ********
Luckily I got my bank account two years ago when it wasnt that difficult
George’s *******************************
OP
Dimitri ********
@Peter *******
Nothing related to DTV as it didn't exist at that time.Peter ********
If I got one baht every time I saw a post about this subject.
George’s *******************************
OP@Peter *******
what have you learned from this subject. Please share.George’s *******************************
OPOk. 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…
George’s *******************************
OPAre 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.
Brandon ************
@George’s ******************************
no, he's saying you need a long term (non-immigrant) visa.Peter ********
@George’s ******************************
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.
Christopher ******
@Peter *******
soon you’d have enough to open one! 🤣Activity
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