Q&A : If foreigners would like to open a bank account in Thailand, what to do?
Foreigners who travel to Thailand can open a bank account in Thailand. However, most of the bank is allowed only people who have a Work Permit because the bank needs evidence to confirm that foreigners who want to open a bank account in Thailand actually work in Thailand If those who are waiting for a Work Permit, they are able to use documents issued by government agencies specified the date of receiving an original Work Permit.
What are the required documents to open a bank account for a foreigner who has a Work Permit?
- Passport
- A Work Permit
If foreigners who do not have a Work Permit but want to open a bank account, what to do?
Some banks may allow foreigners to open a bank account without a Work Permit. They must bring the passport and the following documents to apply for account opening.
- Embassy or International Organization
- Foreign Agencies such as a pension certificate from a foreign government agency
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT.
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives.
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust.
Each bank has different bank account opening requirements for foreigners but they will have similar details.
| Bank |
Foreigners who are allowed to stay in Thailand |
| Permanent Resident |
has a work Permit |
do not have a work Permit |
|
Bangkok Bank Call 1333
|
Passport
copy of Household Registration
|
Passport
A Work Permit
|
Please bring passport and the follwing documents;
- Certificate issued by an Embassy or International Organization
- Foreign Agencies such as a pension certificate from a foreign government agency
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust
- The company that the bank can trust such as the Certificate of Employment of clients from the company in case of a Work PErmit of client is in the process and does not yet have a work permit.
|
|
Kasikorn Bank Call 02-888-8888
|
Passport
copy of Household Registration
|
Passport
A Work Permit with validity at least 3 months
|
Please bring passport and the follwing documents;
- Certificate issued by an Embassy or International Organization
- The company is accepted by the bank to confirm that you have a real work permit.
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust
|
|
Bank of Ayudhya Call 1572
|
Passport
copy of Household Registration
|
Passport
A Work Permit
|
Please bring passport and the follwing documents;
- Certificate issued by an Embassy or International Organization
- The company is accepted by the bank to confirm that you have a real work permit.
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust
|
|
Krung Thai Bank Call 02-123-5000
|
Passport
copy of Household Registration
|
Passport
A Work Permit
|
Please bring passport and the follwing documents;
- Certificate issued by an Embassy or International Organization
- The company is accepted by the bank to confirm that you have a real work permit.
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust
|
|
Siam Commercial Bank Call 02-777-7777
|
Passport
copy of Household Registration
|
Passport
A Work Permit
Salary Certificate
|
Please bring passport and the follwing documents;
- Certificate issued by an Embassy or International Organization
- Foreign Agencies such as a pension certificate from a foreign government agency
- The applicant's foreign bank account is sent via SWIFT
- Person that the bank can trust such as bank officer, customers, government officials, private company executives
- Public and private educational institutions that are located in Thailand that the bank can trust
- The company that the bank can trust such as the Certificate of Employment of clients from the company in case of a Work PErmit of client is in the process and does not yet have a work permit.
|
Each bank has different bank account opening conditions for foreigners but they will have similar details. Although, you apply for the same bank but different branches may have different procedures for considering documents. Please call the branch before go to do it to ensure that all documents have been prepared.
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- kasikornbank
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