Is a tax ID number mandatory for renting an Airbnb while applying for the STV visa in Thailand?

Mar 19, 2021
4 years ago
Eric *******
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I’m ready to book my Airbnb. I contact the host and they can’t provide me with a tax ID number. Is it mandatory?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for the STV (Special Tourist Visa) in Thailand, having a tax ID number from your Airbnb host is often required. This can be challenging if you are renting from a property owner who does not operate under a formal business structure, such as retirees who rent out their villas without a tax ID. Some users have successfully completed their STV applications with just a rental contract and the owner's passport, suggesting there may be flexibility depending on the situation.
Daniele ********
ive done my stv with rental contract and owners passport
Joe ******
In Germany a guy who's coming next week had to provide tax ID.

The property contract only accepted with tax ID
Eric *******
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I’m applying for the stv visa and it says u need a tax id number from the place I’m renting from
Benjamin ******
Is this for the STV extension?
Wayne ********
more then likely a villa owned by a retiree and therefore no tax id as not allowed to work or earn income but they still all rent their properties out on Airbnb like this....
John ******
@Wayne *******
many retirees do have a tax id. For instance if they pay tax on there pensionfund income in thailand instead of in their home country. And for more reasons
Wayne ********
@John *****
obviously their decision as paying a reduced level of tax but many and most don’t ...
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