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Renting in Thailand on a Work Permit & Business Visa (Non-B) visa.

Renting on a Non-B + work permit: optimising commute to a Thai workplace, employer/relocation support, and the address paperwork tied to your job.

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Who this is for

Employees and business owners on a Non-B visa with a work permit.

Housing for one of eight routes

Is the Work Permit & Business Visa (Non-B) the route you will actually be on?

The lease advice here is written around one route of eight, and it hangs on that route: how long a single entry lets you stay is what decides whether six months or twelve is the term to sign, and how much deposit you should be prepared to lose. Answer seven short questions and see the two or three routes worth checking for your situation — each with the money it asks for, what it costs, and the Thai government page that requirement comes from. Signposting only: it decides nothing about your status, and it is not legal or immigration advice.

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Your housing strategy

Work-permit renters optimise around the workplace: minimising commute on the BTS/MRT to a Thai office usually dominates the housing decision, with budget often shaped (or subsidised) by an employer or relocation package. If your company offers a housing allowance or relocation support, lean on it — and note that HR/relocation teams have their own playbook (see the corporate-housing guide). Because your visa is tied to your employment, keep your address, lease and TM30 consistent with what your employer files, so 90-day reports and any work-permit address details line up.

Lease & term advice

Landlord, TM30 & address paperwork

Deposits & budget

Most Thai condo leases run on a 2 + 1 structure: two months' rent as a refundable security deposit plus one month's rent paid in advance. Short or flexible terms (under 6 months) usually cost more per month and may ask for a larger deposit. If you have a housing allowance, anchor your search to it; otherwise model the rent-plus-commute trade-off with the cost-of-living tool.

Best areas for this visa

Best for public transportBest for luxury livingCompare neighbourhoodsCorporate-housing / HR guide

Mistakes to avoid

Pro tips

Frequently asked

Where should I live on a work permit?Optimise for commute — minutes to your office on the BTS/MRT usually matter more than unit size. See the public-transport and compare-neighbourhoods guides.
Does my employer help with housing?Many do, via a housing allowance or relocation support. If so, anchor your search to what the package covers — and point HR to our corporate-housing guide.
Do I still file a TM30 and 90-day report?Yes. Your landlord files the TM30 on move-in, and you do 90-day reports. Keep your lease address consistent with your work-permit details.
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General information only — not legal, immigration, tax or financial advice. Rental practices, deposits, visa rules and address-reporting requirements change and depend on your situation; verify current requirements with official Thai government sources or a licensed specialist before acting. BAANLYY is a data-and-tools platform, not a broker or property manager, and never takes paid placement.

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