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Can you rent a condo in Thailand on a tourist visa for a 12-month lease?
Would anyone know if you can take out a 12 month lease on a condo if you just have a tourist visa., or they just happy to take your money regardless.
Answer summary
It is generally possible to rent a condo in Thailand with a tourist visa, and landlords often don't check visas before renting. However, you will typically need to pay a 2-month deposit upfront, which may not be refunded if you exit the lease early. It is generally recommended to consider month-to-month rentals unless you plan to extend your visa due to family reasons or long-term stay. Additionally, renting serviced apartments may be suitable for short-term stays.
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Jeff ********
Just pay it.. It's only money
Henrik *****
Why pay for 12 months, when only staying for max 90 days.
Bob **********
Happy more than Happy
Phil *******
Passports will be required for those staying at the property to register for the TM30.
Sherry *****
Get service apmt. You can get short term lease. Lots of them available in Onnut.
Nigel **************
@Sherry ****
Really? Please could u share some building names. I need a place in On NutSherry *****
@Nigel *************
If you walk down On Nut Alley, the street has many. I live at 81 Apmts.i don't know if any apmts available here, but you can stop by and ask. The rent around 10k/month. Also, next door is Imperialism. They are serviced apmts, same price. There are many here, just walk down the street, you can't miss!! *****
Soi On Nut 10 is my address.Nigel **************
@Sherry ****
thanksSherry *****
@Nigel *************
I gave you my address. Google 81 apmts, or use grab. Easy peesee.....Nigel **************
On Nut 10 is next to People Park
Nigel **************
@Sherry ****
I used to live in Lumpini near Soi 5. What exactly do you mean by On Nut Alley, what Soi off Soi 77 is that? Thanks for your help
Peter ********
OPThanks for the info people
Jorge ****
They will take your money, so the best choice is to rent month to month, unless you are going to extend your visa based on family, marriage, being over 50, etc, when the IO requires an ongoing lease. Then there was talk, months ago, of the gov forbidding landlords from requiring a 2 month deposit.... don't know what came out of it but I've read posts in this very group about people losing their deposit. Good luck.
Dave **********
@Jo***
FYILandlords with five or more residential properties will now fall under the Consumer Protection Bureau’s definition of a contract.
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Jorge ****
@Dave *********
thanks for the info and URL!
Stephen ********
Of course usually you pay 2 months deposit upfront which is unlikely to be returned if you exit early.
Brandon ************
They'll take your money. You don't even show your visa to rent a condo
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