What documents do I need to open a bank account on a student visa in Thailand?

Dec 26, 2023
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Efrat ****
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# Hi ka, which documents do I need to open bank account on a student visa please? ๐Ÿ™
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To open a bank account on a student visa in Thailand, you generally need several documents, though requirements can vary by bank. A letter from your school confirming your enrollment (which you can obtain upon visiting the school), your passport, and proof of address (like a rent contract or utility bill) are commonly required. Some users also mentioned needing a certificate of residence from the immigration office. It's advisable to check with multiple banks or specific branches, as requirements can differ.
Javier ********
Only the paper from the school and passport.
Efrat ****
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Thank you, I will go soon and update here the outcome ๐Ÿ™
Robert ***********
If your student visa is for at least 3 months you can go to Bangkok bank with your passport, visa, certificate of residence from immigration and money and they should open the account. If you have less than 3 months on the visa it's gonna need alot of luck.
Steve *******
Passport and proof of address
Efrat ****
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Thank you all โค
Craig ********
Every bank branch will be different. If you can take a Thai person with you.
Frank **********
Unfortunately you will need a whole lot of good luck.
Efrat ****
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Hi thanks all ๐Ÿ’œ As far as my school's concern - they gave me a paper that I study there, so their responsibility ends there. Passport of course. I was wondering if there is something else, like rent contract, or TM30. I asked here to hear from people that maybe did it recently, in Krungthai bank or Kasikorn bank to share from experience.
Himanshu *****************
@Efrat ***
try to obtain tm-30 printout....
Phil ******
@Efrat ***
go to a standalone branch of the Bangkok bank and ask them what is the requirement
Robert ***********
@Phil *****
Still waiting for that branch information where your buddy opened his account on a tourist visa.....
Phil ******
@Robert **********
so am I. He was in Chaam
Alistair **********
@Efrat ***
From memory I believe Kasikorn wanted my rental contract & a utility bill in my name with my address on it. + the document from your school and passport I think should be enough.

I opened mine at the Sukhumvit 33 branch (opposite Emsphere), it's reportedly reasonable foreigner friendly.
Philip ***********
@Efrat ***
you will need a certificate of residence from immigration office
Himanshu *****************
simply visit your school and tell them about the bank you want to open an account, they will provide you a set of documents on your name after that you can submit in the bank..........
David *******
ask your school
Colin **********
It's a tricky matter, each bank is different and even branches are. Best to approach a few to see what they say.
Brandon ************
Ask your school to write you a letter that you can take to the bank.
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