Is a work permit required to open a UOB savings account or will they accept a non-imm O visa? Their web site does say WP or student visa only but web site info is not always accurate. I can't just pop in - there is no branch in this area and don't trust phone info, and may be forced to open an account there in the future.

Thank you.

Yes, WP required.

I and several European colleagues opened accounts last year at UOB and that was the first thing they asked for.

Cheers

Thank you, Richard.

The ignorant bank workers think that a WP is the only way to open an account. I've had to educate several workers at several different banks that what

their bank requires is a non-immigrant visa, which happens to be obtained by the foreigner by EITHER by Work, or Marrriage to Thai national, or Retirement.

Simply clarify that to them, slowly, and remind them that you are aware that they do not understand their bank's requirement, and ask them to get the bank manager.

Usually, they come back by themselves and open the account.

Mimi, Have you or do you personally know someone that has opened an account at UOB who does not have a WP?

Thanks,

Peter

PMK - do you want to open account in Singapore or Thailand?

Singapore?? No, Thailand.

No, no work permit is required.

I opened an account at UOB sukhumvit soi 26 branch about two months ago with two ID(one is passport with tourist visa and one is driver liscense from my own country). Good luck to you.

I also show them an electric bill statement with the address I am staying, but the statement is not on my name.

The address is also at skhumvit soi 26. Good luck to you!

Edited January 11, 201412 yr by mori

The ignorant bank workers think that a WP is the only way to open an account. I've had to educate several workers at several different banks that what

their bank requires is a non-immigrant visa, which happens to be obtained by the foreigner by EITHER by Work, or Marrriage to Thai national, or Retirement.

Simply clarify that to them, slowly, and remind them that you are aware that they do not understand their bank's requirement, and ask them to get the bank manager.

Usually, they come back by themselves and open the account.

So have you actually opened an account at UOB or are you just relying on your own ignorance ?

FWIW I have an account with UOB and as mentioned by another poster the first thing they asked for is a work permit.

I also open an account at Bangkok Bank of sukhumvit soi 24 branch(1st floor of Emporium) under the same condition(two ID and an electric statement showing address that not under my name). Good luck to you!

I have accounts at UOB (Thai) in CM and I don't have a work permit, just an O-A long stay visa, account opened two years ago.

Edited January 11, 201412 yr by chiang mai

Interesting indeed. Next week I will try to open account at UOB at Suk 26.

Thanks everyone for posting your experiences on this.

The ignorant bank workers think that a WP is the only way to open an account. I've had to educate several workers at several different banks that what

their bank requires is a non-immigrant visa, which happens to be obtained by the foreigner by EITHER by Work, or Marrriage to Thai national, or Retirement.

Simply clarify that to them, slowly, and remind them that you are aware that they do not understand their bank's requirement, and ask them to get the bank manager.

Usually, they come back by themselves and open the account.

So have you actually opened an account at UOB or are you just relying on your own ignorance ?

FWIW I have an account with UOB and as mentioned by another poster the first thing they asked for is a work permit.

Can you read my post carefully? And if the bank told you to bring a dozen eggs in order to open an account, you would do that?

The ignorant bank workers think that a WP is the only way to open an account. I've had to educate several workers at several different banks that what

their bank requires is a non-immigrant visa, which happens to be obtained by the foreigner by EITHER by Work, or Marrriage to Thai national, or Retirement.

Simply clarify that to them, slowly, and remind them that you are aware that they do not understand their bank's requirement, and ask them to get the bank manager.

Usually, they come back by themselves and open the account.

So have you actually opened an account at UOB or are you just relying on your own ignorance ?

FWIW I have an account with UOB and as mentioned by another poster the first thing they asked for is a work permit.

Can you read my post carefully? And if the bank told you to bring a dozen eggs in order to open an account, you would do that?

If it is written into their terms and conditions on opening an account yes I would.

I found an email address for UOB and surpise, they actually responded. 2X surprise: unambiguously!

From: TH-Webmaster <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:32 AM

To: Peter

Subject: RE: Email Us : Request : [11-01-2014 10:50:39]_SN130114_10

Please be informed that we required only the following documents.

1. A certified copy of passport

2. The evidence of your residence address e.g., utilities bills, credit card invoice.

Yours sincerely

Webmaster.

-----Original Message-----

From: xx

Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 3:27 PM

To: TH-Webmaster

Subject: RE: Email Us : Request : [11-01-2014 10:50:39]_SN130114_10

Thank you for the response, however you do not state if a work permit, or long term visa, for

example, non-imm 0, is required. Can you clarify?

Thanks again,

From: TH-Webmaster [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 2:15 PM

To: xx

Subject: RE: Email Us : Request : [11-01-2014 10:50:39]_SN130114_10

Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your interest in opening an account with us.

The bank require customers to be physically present at our branch for any account opening as

verification and sighting of documents are needed.

Documents required:

1. A certified copy of passport

2. The evidence of your residence address e.g., utilities bills, credit card invoice

The minimum initial deposit is THB 50,000 for foreign depositors.

Thank you for choosing UOB, we are pleased to be of service to you.

Yours sincerely

Webmaster.

I live 'up country' LOS and the local UOB branch mentioned that because Im on a tourist visa, he would open up the account for me only if I deposit 50,000 cash.

I like the part about the certified copy of the Passport. I guess presenting the original is not good enough, TIT