This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Will being married to a Thai woman help me open a bank account while on a DTV visa?

Thai bank account DTV visa expat banking marriage visa banking requirements in Thailand

May 3, 2025

a year ago

Josep *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

About to get a bank account, i know that is not easy if  holding DTV, a lot of contradictory comments. My situation is a little bit different because i hold DTV but at same time I'm married with Thai woman. Then, will be more esay for me to obtains account in a Thai bank?

484

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether being married to a Thai woman will ease the process of opening a bank account in Thailand while on a DTV visa. Comments suggest that marriage alone may not significantly affect the bank’s decision, as they typically consider visa status. One user notes they had success using a Thai spouse as a referee, though another mentions changes in banking policies.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV 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.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted DTV Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Brandon ************

Your situation isn't different. Having a wife means nothing to the bank unless you're on a marriage visa. Otherwise you're just another foreigner on DTV.

a year ago

James ********

Does she have a Thai bank account?

a year ago

Josep *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

yes, she have and i transferd via Wise a lot of times

a year ago

James ********

@Josep ********

have her go with you to the bank where she has a Thai bank account. Have her chat with the bank manager kindly requesting they open a bank account for you. You might need a Certificate of Residence obtained from your local Thai Immigration office.

a year ago

Reply to

James ********

Ian **********

I opened my first bank account using my Thai wife as a referee and was on a visa-exempt, but Bangkok Bank told me I cannot do that now.

a year ago

Reply to

Ian **********

Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?

53 comments

a year ago

Is a DTV (Digital Technology Visa) sufficient to open a bank account in Thailand?