Immigration O Visa Benefits Vs Visa on Arrival

[stament]

Is it possible to open up a Thai bank account with a Non-Immigrant O visa and get a Thai driving license? Hoping both of these are possible.

 

Any other benefits of having a Non-Immigrant visa over a visa on arrival besides the obvious longer stay, etc.

[AYJAYDEE]

do you mean visa exempt?

 

[stament]

1 hour ago, AYJAYDEE said:

do you mean visa exempt?

 

I mean the 30 days grace you get if flying in, apologies if using the wrong terminology

[Maestro]

Based on experiences reported by Thaivisa members, different bank branches use different criteria for the opening of a bank account.

 

For a driving licence, you should check with your local branch of the Department of  Land  Transportation about their requirements.

[elviajero]

5 hours ago, stament said:

Is it possible to open up a Thai bank account with a Non-Immigrant O visa and get a Thai driving license?

Both are possible.

 

5 hours ago, stament said:

Any other benefits of having a Non-Immigrant visa over a visa on arrival besides the obvious longer stay, etc.

Only if you have a history of previous visa exempt entries ( not visa on arrival).

[stament]

Thanks all, will check in the CM forum re driving license