Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Countries, including in Asia, increasingly are suspicious of someone who basically stays there but exits and re-enters every few months to avoid having a continuous stay that exceeds the visa-free period.
Thailand and Malaysia come into mind. I am member of couple of non-english forums and there people from certain countries constantly whine that visa runs are not easy as in past. Good.
Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I asked about lodging plans because it might suggest intent if one were to try to rent a serviced apartment for more than three months and it could be difficult to get a lease if they think that a visa is required.
This most likely will be an issue. AFAIK, most (if not all) serviced apartment can't be rented beyond 3 month period.