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What are the risks of signing a six-month lease agreement in Thailand while on a Non-Immigrant O retirement visa if my extension is denied?

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Feb 5, 2026

3 months ago

Justin *********

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Hi All, My wife and i are both coming to Thailand on Non immigrant o retirement visa from Australia 90 day. Our plan is to extend to 12 months once there. We are aware we need to both open Thai bank accounts and deposit 800000 Baht which is fine. I am told to open bank account we need an address and probably a six month lease agreement. My only concern is what if we sign a six month lease agreement and then our extension is denied? Could this be a possibility of happening.

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The user is concerned about signing a six-month lease agreement in Thailand while on a Non-O retirement visa, fearing that their extension may be denied. Responses clarify that a lease is not essential for opening a bank account; a residence certificate can typically be obtained with a TM30 form from the property owner. Additionally, the main risk of signing a lease is the potential loss of the security deposit if they need to break the lease.

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Rudi ***********

I had a one-year lease, but after three months I left because I'd bought a condominium. The two months' deposit I'd paid extra with the lease wasn't refunded. That's the only downside.

3 months ago

Gerg **********

The worst that will happen is you’ll lose your security deposit. I’ve had to break a couple leases and that’s all the happened.

3 months ago

Brandon ************

A lease is not a standard requirement for a bank account.

You will need a residence certificate from your immigration as "proof of address" and most immigration offices only need a TM30 filed by the property owner or landlord in order to apply for the residence certificate. Even a hotel would work in most places.

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