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Is it feasible to use Airbnb for temporary accommodation while applying for a visa extension in Thailand?

Visa Rules Thai Bank Account Non-O Visa TM30 Registration Temporary Accommodation Airbnb in Thailand Expat Living Rental Agreements

May 13, 2025

20 hours ago

Dennis *********

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I have worked out everything so will be applying to the embassy in the US for the “O” visa to get my 90 days coming into Thailand which should hopefully allow me to open my Thai Bank Account and transfer the 800k Baht to season for 60 days so I am able to file my one year extension. 

My question is I do know the area I think I want to start out and was planning on using Airbnb. I am wondering if this feasible or if I actually would need a more permanent address? I am hesitant to go straight into a one year lease and everything I see all say one year contracts or is there a way to terminate a lease early. Or is there a place to look for shorter term leases?

Thanks in advance!!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual plans to apply for a Non-O visa in the US, intending to stay in Thailand for 90 days and establish a bank account to transfer funds for a one-year extension. They are considering using Airbnb for accommodation but are uncertain about its feasibility compared to a permanent address. Comments suggest looking for hotels or serviced apartments, which report stays for TM30 registration, as many Airbnb hosts might not fulfill this requirement. Shorter lease agreements may be accepted by local immigration offices, but verifying specific needs with immigration is recommended.

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Nongnuch ********

Immigration will not service you if you aren't properly TM30 registered in your accomodation. Every hotel, private landlord or friend is reqired to register you in the TM30 online system (or in person on Immigration) within 24 hours of your arrival at the accomodation. Many AirBnB landlords avoid registering you, so make sure with a landlord that they are taking care of their TM30 reporting duty

18 hours ago

Dennis *********

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@Nongnuch *******

this is exceptionally helpful. Thank you!!

17 hours ago

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Dennis *********

Chris *******

Most offices will be looking for a long-term rental.

Some may accept 3-4 months lease agreement, especially for the 90 day visa.

If you come in on the 90 day visa and then are doing the first extension you may get away with just having an up to date tm30 but they are within there rules to ask for proof of stay.

You will need to contact the local immigration office and fun out what they require.

Many items like the TM30 will be office specific.

18 hours ago

Dennis *********

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@Chris ******

I can certainly reach out to local immigration after arriving. Just don’t want to immediately lock into a long term lease without a sense of it is where I want to be.

17 hours ago

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Bennett ********

Take a hotel room or a serviced apartment for a few weeks. They will report your stay to immigration. Airbnb owners may be unlikely/unwilling to report who is staying at their property.

19 hours ago

Dennis *********

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@Bennett *******

thanks.

17 hours ago

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Graham ******

The seasoning is 2 calendar months which can be 61 days

19 hours ago

Dennis *********

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@Graham *****

that I understand. I’m more concerned about housing whether I can be doing this in an Airbnb or do I need a more permanent formal rental agreement type place? While I know where I think I want to start living I may change my mind and don’t really want to be tied to a rental agreement of one year.

19 hours ago

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