This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Will a 4-month rental agreement be sufficient for my Non-O visa extension in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Rental Agreement House Construction Hua Hin Expat Immigration Bank Account Requirements

Apr 27, 2026

3 days ago

Stuart ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good morning all.

Quick question,  we are moving over in August and im upto date on getting bank account no problem. I read today that for your extension that they need a rental agreement for 6 or 12 months to apply for there extension.

We are having a house built and are only renting for 4 months? Hopefully if it's finished on time. The person who wrote it did not say from what visa he's extension was for.

Mine will be from NonO married.  

Will 4 months rental be okay or will my house build contract be okay. 

I understand each IO will make there own decision.  I will be doing this in Hui Hin. 

Thanks

4,366

views

136

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning to move to Thailand in August with a 4-month rental agreement while their house is being built. They are inquiring whether this short-term rental will be sufficient for their Non-O visa extension application. Community responses suggest that the requirements may vary depending on the immigration office and the officer's interpretation, and it is recommended to consult the local immigration office upon arrival.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Retirement Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Malcolm **********

From what I can tell it all depends on where you do the extension and even what officer you see as they can interpret the rules differently. The rules are not 100% clear and you should go and talk to the office you will be using when you arrive. Everybody's circumstances are different and for you having the house built would be different to someone living in a hotel and also being on a married extension will probably be considered differently to a retirement extension.

3 days ago

Steve ***************

It was odd, I need a year's condo lease to open a Thai bank account, but not for the, in my case, Non O based on retirement 12-month extension of stay.

3 days ago

John **********

I don't think you need to worry about that. If you weren't married in Thailand there are some steps you should take to authenticate your marriage certificate before coming to Thailand depending where you were married

3 days ago

Michael ********

Easier in your circumstance to just go speak to them when you come.

3 days ago

Reply to

Michael ********

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation