Visa-free stays cut from 60 to 30 days, Deposit cap for landlords with several units, Your address goes to immigration (TM30): rules that catch people staying a month or more, with the source and the date we checked.
Passport holders from 60 countries and territories can now stay up to 30 days without a visa (Seychelles and Mauritius, 15 days). The 60-day exemption ended. Entering by land visa-free is limited to twice a year for most nationalities. Check your country on the official list before you fly. Since Sept 15, 2026. Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand, checked Nov 2026.
Landlords who rent out several units can't take more than 3 months' rent in deposit and advance combined, and can't keep the deposit unless you caused damage. Take dated photos of the room when you move in. Since Sept 2025. Source: Tilleke & Gibbins, checked Oct 2026.
Your landlord has to report your address to immigration within 24 hours of you moving in. Ask them to do it and keep the receipt: you may need it to extend your visa. Source: Tilleke & Gibbins, checked Oct 2026.
Your landlord has to register you with the local police within 12 hours of check-in, online (Decree 282/2025). Ask for a screenshot of the filed declaration: both of you can be fined if it isn't done. Source: vietnamspot, checked Oct 2026.
Hotels do it for you. In an apartment, bring your passport, the lease and the landlord's contact to the local police station. In Shanghai you can also register online, through the Suishenban app. Skipping it can mean a fine of up to 2,000 yuan. Source: Ikky in China, checked Oct 2026.