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What is the latest information on opening a bank account with a DTV visa in Thailand?
Feb 26, 2025
6 days ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates indicate that opening a bank account with a DTV visa has become more challenging due to new rules implemented by the Bank of Thailand as of February 17th. These rules will take effect 30 days post-publication in the Royal Gazette, which is a necessary step for the validity of new laws in Thailand. Additionally, due to Thailand's participation in the Common Reporting Standards (CRS), banks are now requesting more information from foreign account holders, including details about their country of tax residence and Tax Identification Numbers (TIN). Some users have suggested waiting for further clarifications before attempting to open an account, while others express their experiences of successfully opening accounts before the new regulations came into effect.
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.
