I’m in Bangkok, went to BangkokBank with US Passport in hand, to set up account using Non-O stamp, TM30 + lease. The lady then asked me to get a Letter from US Embassy Certifying the that my Passport was really mine. No clue why. I guess I could have also brought my California drivers license and my Canadian passport as proof of my ID. What’s my move? Bother with a bureaucratic embassy OR learn my lesson and bring the supplemental IDs to the next branch I attempt to setup an account (do Thais understand the principle of dual citizenship or will using the Canadian passport as ID confirmation confuse them?)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user encountered an issue while trying to open a bank account at Bangkok Bank with a Non-O visa, where they were unexpectedly asked to provide a certification letter from the US Embassy verifying their passport. This led to questions about whether to comply with the embassy's bureaucratic process or to simply bring additional identification (like a Canadian passport or driver's license) for their next branch visit. Community responses suggested varying experiences with Bangkok Bank's requirements, advocating for either obtaining the certification, visiting different branches, bringing multiple forms of ID, or hiring an agent to manage the process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.