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What is the process for opening a bank account in Thailand with a Non-O visa?
Bank account opened easily at Kasikorn with my non-o 3 month visa.
Answer summary
Users report that opening a bank account at Kasikorn Bank with a Non-O visa is straightforward, often requiring just a passport and visa. Some may also need a Thai driver's license and possibly a residency certificate, depending on individual circumstances. Experiences shared in the comments highlight varying requirements and efficiency at different branches.
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Alan ********
WICH BRANCH,ADRESS
Michel ********
OP@Alan *******
Phitchit
Paulo **********
Nothings hard if you have your affairs in place
Rob ************
VCB bank also easy on 45 day UK stamp. Don't freeze too, touch wood.
Pietro *******
Would this work with DTV?
Гамлетман ********
@Pietro ******
No. DTV is considered as a long term tourist visa by Thai government and banks as well.
Max *****
@Pietro ******
I had no successMatteo ***********
How much was the total fee?
Michel ********
OPThanks!
Matteo ***********
By the way this is the Kasikorn homemaking URL:
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Matteo ***********
@Michel *******
thanxAlright I understand that, you need some more time.
If you'll remember though let me know how's the quality of that website homemaking
Michel ********
OP@Mat***
opening a bank account is free... 300 bahts for an atm cardMatteo ***********
@Michel *******
have you got access login to the website homebanking too, or you only have the smartphone app to use for checking balance, transactions and stuff like that. How would you rate the homebanking website experience?I'm asking because I'm going to open an account based on the best user experience homebanking
Michel ********
OP@Matteo **********
only 24 hours in... I don't know yet abput internet but the app is great
Jessie ******
Krungthai bank
Just needs your passport with the rite visa and just a Thai driver's licence
Just needs your passport with the rite visa and just a Thai driver's licence
Michel ********
OP@Jessie *****
nope.. I needed a certificate of residencyJessie ******
@Michel *******
i didn't have too show my TM30
Thrilling*********
Done mine! Collect my LTRV Wednesday.
Thorsten ********
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Mark *******
So a residency certificate is different to a TM3O.
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Nigel ********
@Mark ******
yes tm30 you can download residents certificate.You have to go to immigration to get with a copy of your tm30 big difference
Norman *******
It will soon be empty
Michel ********
OP@Norman ******
hilarious
Thomas **********
Lucky you, five hours today to open an account i n korat, thai id card, one year visa yellow book and some paper from immigration
Daniel ******
Got a VIP Account and I am happy about it!
Sam ******
Good to know, thank you 🙏🏽
Ian **********
Which branch?
Articulat**********
@Ian *********
any bank will do it if you’ve got a non immigrant o visa.
John *********
@Ian *********
it’s in the red light district but don’t tell everyone 🫣🤫🫢
Chris *********
@John ********
in which city?Michel ********
OP@Chris ********
answered already yesterday... Phitchit, 4 hours north of BKKJesper *******
Great for you Kasikorn is always easy if you have nonO or work permit .....if you did have your thai licence you probably don't need the residency cert...the thai licence already have your address
Brandon ************
@Jesper ******
Drivers License is not accepted as proof of address anywhere.
Chizel *******
@Brandon ***********
scb opened an account for me using my Thai licence instead of a residency certificate.Chizel *******
@Brandon ***********
no work permitBrandon ************
@Chizel ******
did you have a work permit with your address on it?Jesper *******
@Brandon ***********
maybe im lucky the bank clerk didn't even look at the lease agreement i brought ( BigC OnNut)Brandon ************
@Jesper ******
I've never heard of a bank requiring a lease for an account. I certainly didn't need one for my account.Michel ********
OP@Jesper ******
I have the thai drivers license and they still asked for the certificate...Jesper *******
@Michel *******
depending on branch I did at BigC OnNut without the cert they didn't even look at the lease agreement i brought along
Ray ********
Kasikorn so easy was there first in line out in 35 min
Graeme ********
@Ray *******
What area was the bank in RoyRay ********
@Graeme *******
Hua HinGraeme ********
That’s where I’m heading next month 👍
Fortune ************
And what are the other documents you needed??????
Michel ********
OPUp north... in Phitchit.
Alan *******
@Michel *******
How did you pay Michel ? do they want the funds immediately or can you open the account and organise the funds later?Alan *******
@Michel *******
Great , i was just wondering about when to pay the *****
0 when i do mine in a few months i though i may have to pay it straight away but now i am clear on it i will open the account then organise it with my bank in the next few days after,,Thanks Michel.Michel ********
OP@Alan ******
payed 500 bahts for the residency certificate at immigration. The bank doesn't ask a minimum deposite but in 2 weeks I will put 800 000 bahts, a little more than 2 months before applying for the 12 month retirement visa, as immigration asks. Today, I put a small amount to test payments by scan, in a restaurant. Worked perfectly.Michel ********
OP@Fortune ***********
passeport, they asked to see my drivers licence and I needed a certificate for my address that the immigration département of my city made for 500 bahts.
Adam ******
@Michel *******
How long did it take to get the residency certificate from Immigration? Thanks.
Wayne ********
@Tony *****
yes my wife and I live in the province Phichit so all we had to do was show the house blue book. If you are renting or living with a partner, you have to prove some way where you’re living.
Tony ******
@Michel *******
I see. So before anything, I need to have a rental contract, right?Michel ********
OP@Tony *****
i live at my girlfriend's house. The immigration had us fill some papiers.Tony ******
@Michel *******
sorry I don't fully understand the certificate thing. Do you have a registered address there in that city and local immigration office gave you the certificate based on that or how? Thank youWayne ********
@Adam *****
he is in Phichit. There is almost never more than one or two people in the Immigration office there you walk in present the documents and they issue the resident certificate right then. It takes about 30 minutes.Michel ********
OP@Adam *****
a few minutes
Paul *********
@Michel *******
thai or home countryPaul *********
@Michel *******
so am I. Just wondering if a uK license would work.Michel ********
OP@Ingo *********
up north in Phitchit
Ingo **********
@Michel *******
which branch? ThanksMichel ********
OP@Paul ********
i'm in Thailand, if that's your question... i doubt you can open a bank account in Thailand from abroad.Fortune ************
@Michel *******
No phone nr in your name?Michel ********
OP@Fortune ***********
yes, I gave them my thai phone number, of courseActivity
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