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Does having a Thai condo lease prior to applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) help my application?

DTV application Thai condo lease Visa requirements Long-term accommodation Digital Nomad Visa Expat housing in Thailand Visa regulations

Mar 5, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Is it better or does it matter to have a Thai condo lease prior to DTV application? Does it help the case?  Kinda hard to get a 1 year lease when you dont know if youll get the dtv so 1 year lease on a tourist visa is a bit shady but, i would guess legal? 

Any experience with this?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The consensus is that having a Thai condo lease prior to applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) does not significantly impact the application process. While some embassies may expect proof of long-term accommodations, most do not require a lease to be submitted. You can lease a condo on any visa without issues, including visa exemptions. Experiences shared indicate that some applicants have successfully received their DTV with just a month of hotel accommodation or even without submitting a lease. It's advisable to check specific embassy requirements, as they can vary.

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Biff *******

It neither helps nor hinders your application, although there’s maybe a couple of squirrelly embassies/consulates in Malaysia that like to see a long lease. Usually though, any accommodation is fine. Many places just ask for an address and require no proof of renting or booking.

a year ago

Wannikea *********

If you're wondering if it buys you any brownie points I'd say no. I mean there are some obscure embassies that expect you to have a long lease already set up in Thailand.

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

When i signed my 1yr lease I was visiting Thailand for the purpose of finding a place to live before I officially moved over. The LL never asked for my visa status, only copy of passport and 2 months deposit when signing the lease contract. I was on a visa exempt at the time.

I've seen make dtv approved with just a month hotel booking (fully refundable).

It depends on your embassy too. When I applied in hcmc 3 months ago, I had a 1 year lease contract but I forgot to upload it with my application. Was approved without anyone asking for it

a year ago

Matthew *******

You could also get a hotel and put it as your address in TH. AirBnB not accepted.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Matthew ******

I used Air BnB and got approved via Taipei.

a year ago

Paul *******

@Matthew ******

AirBNB is certainly accepted for long stays. Only for short stays is it an issue.

a year ago