What a nightmare...
Probably most my fault.
Got my Non immigrant 0 e visa the other day with digital print out of which i print out in colour.
With done i took print out and I my ID I needed to kasikorn bank.
Was refused bank account
Lady quite polite..
She says i need passport stamped and then get retirement visa from immigrant. Completely opposite to what government says...
I heading to Khon Kaen
immigration tomorrow to
See where I go from here.
Is Kasikorn a difficult bank
Or which is best
All new to me....
Cheers
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user faced challenges when attempting to open a bank account in Thailand with a recently issued Non-O visa. Despite having the digital visa printout, bank officials cited the need for a passport stamp and a retirement visa for account eligibility. There is confusion surrounding the status of the user's visa, as it appears they incorrectly applied for the Non-O visa while already in Thailand on a visa exemption. To activate the Non-O visa, the user has been advised to exit Thailand and re-enter, receiving the proper stamp to qualify for a bank account. Several community comments discussed similar experiences and frustrations with various banks' requirements and suggested seeking assistance from agents to navigate 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.