No single Thai law prescribes a standard document set for foreigners opening a bank account. Each bank sets its own conditions under the customer due diligence duties imposed by anti-money-laundering law. In practice a passport, evidence of immigration status and proof of a Thai address are requested, and foreign-language documents usually need a certified translation. Confirm the list with the specific branch before you go.
| Who sets the conditions | Each commercial bank, within the Bank of Thailand regulatory framework and the customer due diligence duties under anti-money-laundering law (AMLO) |
|---|---|
| Identity evidence | A valid passport with the visa/entry stamp pages and the arrival card where one was issued |
| Status evidence | Varies by bank policy — commonly a non-immigrant visa, a work permit, or a residence certificate issued by the Immigration Bureau or by the applicant’s own embassy |
| Address evidence | Varies — for example a lease agreement, a utility bill, or the TM.30 residence-notification receipt |
| Foreign-language documents | Generally need a Thai or English translation with a translator’s certification; some branches also ask for consular legalisation |
| Timing | Varies by branch and by the outcome of the due diligence check — confirm with the branch |
Passport (original plus copies of the data page and visa pages)
No translation needed; if a certified copy is requested, a notarial services attorney can certify the copy as true
Work permit (if held)
Issued in Thai; no translation required
Residence certificate from the Immigration Bureau or from the applicant’s embassy
An embassy-issued certificate in a foreign language should carry a certified translation, and in some cases consular legalisation
Lease agreement or other proof of a Thai address
English leases are often accepted; if the branch wants Thai, a translation with translator certification is needed
TM.30 residence-notification receipt
Thai-language document; no translation required
Source-of-funds evidence, if requested during due diligence
Foreign documents such as payslips or bank statements need a certified translation
Checked on 2026-08-04; requirements change, so confirm with the authority before filing.
The required documents and timing depend on the receiving office in each case. Contact our team to confirm the checklist before you file.