@Luit ****************

I was opening a bank account. I was lucky to get one under “Ling term medical treatment” But although DTV is a long term visa, it’s classified as “special tourist visa”. Most on DTV are so far being refused bank account.

We see posts regularly here about people applying retirement struggle to open bank account.

So yes, evidently for many it’s still a catch 22 😉

You’re being a bit pedantic now.. as i mentioned there are also others real reasons why some prefer to apply in country

@Paul *****

did you see OPs previous post? He managed to be offensive in both last two posts he did l, and then comes complaining people are offensive 😅

@Jermaine *****

yes you did in both this post and your previous post…..

@Luit ****************

that assumes your not already in Thailand under a different visa for months (or even years) in advance for other reasons. A bit expensive (and a pain in the a..) to fly long haul back/forth just to apply visa from “home country”

There’s also allot more paperwork required to apply in home country vs in Thailand. Besides the bank account its less hassle.

Im 45 and bridging to retirement visa with DTV. If I can help it id rather spend as little time as possible in Europe. I’l be happy if i never have to go back to NL…..

@Jermaine *****

i think you need to work on your “being human” skills. Not just communication.

Sorry, this was all on you. You should have done your research, then you would know when and how long in advance you could apply extension and when to ask your school for for authorization letter.

Immigration did nothing wrong, your school could have been better, but its ultimately your responsibility

Just go with Wise for E33G, have you looked at the reviews for N26.

Wise offers better rates, more established and have more licenses.

@Thazin ****

no need to be resident. I provided EU passport, bank statement and a single hospital appointment

I did mine in Jakarta. On medical grounds, but should be similar. Was very straight forward. No appointment needed, walked in Monday morning. Picked up following Thursday afternoon. Spent maybe 15 min in total at the embassy.

Depends on your current visa etc. i was able to open bank account on reason “pay medical bills “ with a DTV visa in Bangkok. Bangkok Bank next to a Bangkok hospital

Its a catch 22, you need bank account to meet visa requirements, but getting bank account is tricky without the right visa, work permit or condo ownership

@Elías *******

im on a DTV based on medical treatment 😉 Felt almost too easy to get it, but im not complaining.

But there is no DTV option for visiting family. Family can however also get their own DTV as dependent on someone with already DTV