Visa

[Tywais]

I have a research engineer from Indonesia that just arrived and I've been assigned as his supervisor and instructor (he's here for training - 3 months). He needs to open a bank account and does not have a work permit. I looked at his passport and his visa shows NON-F, what class is that? Will that visa be enough or will he also need the letter from the agency that sent him here to open an account? The university has a small branch of SCB which would be convenient for him.

Just want to be sure what documents he should gather before going.

[lopburi3]

- to perform official duties (Category "F")

He has a non immigrant visa and should be able to open an account but many (most?) now also require a certificate of residence (someone says where you live) and that is normally available from the persons Embassy. But he can try without it first.

[Tywais]

Thanks lopburi3 for the info. Will give it a go tomorrow and maybe my credentials as university staff will help. Hate to think he would have to go to Bangkok for a letter. Will also have him take the letter from the International agency that is sponsoring his fellowship with us just in case.