Visa Housing · Employees & business ownersRenting 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.
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.
02Lease & term advice
- Choose location by commute first — minutes on the BTS/MRT to the office beat a bigger unit further out.
- If there's a housing allowance, match the lease term and rent to what the package covers.
- A 12-month lease near work is the norm; confirm the renewal and notice terms in case the job changes.
03Landlord, TM30 & address paperwork
- Employer letters and a work permit make you a low-risk tenant — landlords approve quickly.
- The TM30 is filed on move-in; keep your address consistent across your lease, work permit and 90-day reports.
- If relocating with the company, the relocation provider may handle the lease — keep copies regardless.
04Deposits & 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.
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06Mistakes to avoid
- Optimising on rent and ending up with a punishing daily commute.
- Letting your lease address drift out of sync with your work permit and 90-day reports.
- Not using an available employer housing allowance or relocation support.
07Pro tips
- Do a dry-run commute from a shortlisted unit at rush hour before you sign.
- If HR offers relocation help, route the lease through it — see the corporate-housing guide.
- Keep one consistent address across lease, work permit and reporting to avoid admin headaches.
08Frequently 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.
Match your visa to the right home
You sorted the Work Permit & Business Visa (Non-B). Now find the neighbourhood and residence that fit it.
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.