Has anyone experienced any hassle renting a place for a year without a Visa? I assume if its a condo you just need to report in to the juristic person upon arrival.

ill be in and out

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

I assume if its a condo you just need to report in to the juristic person upon arrival

No need to report to Juristic management. None of their business.

Only required to pay annual fees.

3 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

No need to report to Juristic management. None of their business.

Only required to pay annual fees.

I thought you had to be registered. Like Ill come in for 60 days, leave for 30, come back for 30, leave etc.

11 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I thought you had to be registered. Like Ill come in for 60 days, leave for 30, come back for 30, leave etc.

I have condos unoccupied, I occasionally come and go, not informing anyone.

It's only Immigration you have to report to.

19 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I thought you had to be registered. Like Ill come in for 60 days, leave for 30, come back for 30, leave etc.

It depends on immigration office i last read. if you aren't changing location then no need to advise Immigration. Landlord is meant to advise Immigration on arrival but some don't want to

10 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

It depends on immigration office i last read. if you aren't changing location then no need to advise Immigration. Landlord is meant to advise Immigration on arrival but some don't want to

I remember a few years back I was renewing an extension and needed proof I lived in a place with a form filed....but maybe that was for an extension

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I remember a few years back I was renewing an extension and needed proof I lived in a place with a form filed....but maybe that was for an extension

Yes, as mentioned above if you are renting you will need documents from landlord.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

I remember a few years back I was renewing an extension and needed proof I lived in a place with a form filed....but maybe that was for an extension

when you stay anywhere, hotel, landlord is meant to inform immigration, TM30, there was a TM27/28? I don't see that discussed lately. When you go forbextension they check that first, no have, 2k fine sometimes. Before anyone agrees to rent a condo they should agree with the landlord they will do the TM30, put it in the agreement

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

I remember a few years back I was renewing an extension and needed proof I lived in a place with a form filed....but maybe that was for an extension

You are referring to filing a TM30.

That is for change of address.

For most immigration offices if you are returning to your usual place of residence a new, TM30 is not required.

Best M.O is to obtain a TM30 (update) if you have business with immigration.

For example renew extension etc

On 4/18/2026 at 2:46 AM, SAFETY FIRST said:

No need to report to Juristic management. None of their business.

Only required to pay annual fees.

Rubbish. the juristic manager is responsible for vetting rental stays are legal. ie minimun 30days etc.

You sound like the occasional beligirant renter that ignores condo regulations from day one.

On 4/18/2026 at 12:55 AM, Yagoda said:

Has anyone experienced any hassle renting a place for a year without a Visa? I assume if its a condo you just need to report in to the juristic person upon arrival.

ill be in and out

I took on a condominium for 1 year while in Chiang Mai being on Visa Exemption.

It was through Perfect Homes.

They would only do the initial TM30 and in the lease it stipulated, any further reporting was my responsibility.

After my first exit / re-entry I registered the address online in the TM30 portal of Thai Immigration.

Then informed them of my stay there as the "Occupier" and printed of the successful receipt.

Two bickering posts removed

6 hours ago, Paul Catton said:

I took on a condominium for 1 year while in Chiang Mai being on Visa Exemption.

It was through Perfect Homes.

They would only do the initial TM30 and in the lease it stipulated, any further reporting was my responsibility.

After my first exit / re-entry I registered the address online in the TM30 portal of Thai Immigration.

Then informed them of my stay there as the "Occupier" and printed of the successful receipt.

Thats what I am looking for. I have to rotate between Georgia/Azerbaijan, the USA and SE Asia

Yes, I rent year on for 10 years now in Pattaya. Arrive on 90 day O visa then do visa runs for five months.

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Thats what I am looking for. I have to rotate between Georgia/Azerbaijan, the USA and SE Asia

My Thai partner has few condos.

She has farang tenants.

When you first do the Lease your landlord (owner of unit) will provide you with a TM30.

You will also be in contact with office to arrange payment for utilities as this is separate from rent.

After that you can come and go.

Don't understand some of the off topic posts. You clearly stated taking a one year Lease.

Slightly different but by way of example I live (rent 12 month lease) in apartment and previously traveled a lot.

2020 covid opted to stay on an island for 8 months.

When returned walked straight to room.

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

When returned walked straight to room.

Nothing explains my situation better. Ill roll in to Thailand in September. Find a place, chill and take off again. Then come back after traveling and its like.... you are home. Open the door its your bed, your toilet, your clothes. You can travel with a carry on because you have a base. Stand in front of my window, look at the boats go up and down the Chao Phraya. And it costs far less that an hotel, even when paying for when you arent in Asia (April through August/September)

No matter what, there is always a monkey wrench. Covid. Ukraine war. Iran war. Damn Thais and Cambodians acting like kids, closing the damn border making my life difficult. Freaking Georgians, recriminalizing weed.

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Ill roll in to Thailand in September. Find a place, chill and take off again. Then come back after traveling and its like.... you are home

Your not the only farang using Thailand as a base.

Depending on time spent in/out of Thailand a yearly lease can be best option.

You can keep all your stuff in Thai condo and travel often or as long as you wish.

Even some snowbirds use this plan.

20 hours ago, jippytum said:

4/18/2026 at 5:46 AM, SAFETY FIRST said:

No need to report to Juristic management. None of their business.

Only required to pay annual fees.

Rubbish. the juristic manager is responsible for vetting rental stays are legal. ie minimun 30days etc.

You sound like the occasional beligirant renter that ignores condo regulations from day one

WTF, what has my comment got to do with 30 day stays.

Now that you've changed the conversation, I agree, they do police the Airbnb guest etc.

I haven't rented in over 25 years. Oh the good old days, renting an apartment in Silver Place, opposite Xzyte nightclub ♥️

Mate, please stop drinking or halve your medication or both