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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Thailand as an expat with a visa?

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Dear All,

We bought a condo in January, travelling with normal 30/60 visa end of April from Germany and need a bank account to get payments for condo issues done.

What do we need? Special visa? Documents?

Thanks for your support!

BR
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The user is a foreigner who purchased a condo in Thailand and needs to open a bank account for related payments. They are traveling on a 30/60-day visa and are inquiring about the necessary documents and if a special visa is required to open a bank account. Community responses indicate that it may be difficult to open a bank account on a visa exemption. Those over 50 may find it easier by applying for a Non-O visa in advance.
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I am 66 years old,and have visited Thailand many times on a visa exemption stamp. Only returned in February this year. So could I apply for a 90 days Non O visa; or do I need a certain amount of money in the bank. My pensions are over the required amount of 65,000 baht per month.
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
You’ll enter on a visa exemption which will make it quite hard or almost impossible to open a bank account. If you’re passed 50 years you’ll make it a lot easier by applying for a 90 days Non O visa at home before you go.

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