Bangkok bank in Dan Khon Thot told me I need a paper from immigration to open an account, can someone tell me if this a simple stop by immigration and get this paper? Do I need anything special? Cost?
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To open a bank account with Bangkok Bank, you need a residency letter from the immigration office. The cost for this letter is generally around 300 baht, although some reports indicate prices can range from free to 1,000 baht depending on the immigration office and the speed of service you require. You will typically need to present two passport photos and proof of residence. While some people have been able to open accounts with just a passport in certain locations, having the residency certificate is often a standard requirement. For those in situations where direct immigration access is challenging, using an agent may be an alternative, though this can incur higher fees.
Be polite, be appropriately dressed and take a respectful Thai friend to help you. That and a passport with a valid visa is all I needed. This worked a couple of times for me.
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Paul *******
My certificate of residence was Free but hadto wait a week from Korat Immigration also I was on a TR60 visa.
Steve **********
I got my letter in BKK (MTT). It was going to be two weeks and it had to be mailed. I forget the price.
Every immigration office is different on this, ranges from free to 1,000B, immediate or need to wait two months. Bangkok won't issue before first 90 day report and not to tourists. Other offices will. Chiang Mai last time I heard, 500B to get next day from an agent. I don't know how it is in Korat (is that where you are?) it may be super easy or maybe not. Maybe someone with specific experience there can tell you. This is a standard requirement from Bangkok Bank but there are alternatives like letter from embassy or reference from person acceptable to the bank (like an agent who will do it for a fee, can be reasonable).
Yes you need a residency letter from immigration. It costs 300b. So when you apply for one you need to take 2 passport photos with you and proof where you are living. I've had BKK bank account 18 months and had to do the same.
it’s been quite a few years , when I opened an account at kasakorn I don’t remember getting anything from immigration. Is this normal procedure now?
you ask immigration for a letter then you take that to the bank
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Ali *******
They told me the same 🤔
Garrett ***********
Certificate of residency. In Bangkok you need to be on an Non-immigrant visa and have completed 1 in person 90 day report to get one. Your other option is to get one from you Embassy. The US embassy issues them for $50, but you have to make an appointment.