# Renting in Texas as an International Worker Without US Credit

> Renting in Texas as an international worker with no US credit? Which ID, visa and income papers to bring, and how to send them safely.

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Renting an apartment in Texas as an international worker with no US credit file? Tell us what you have, and we’ll tell you which ID and income documents each community accepts and whether anything needs a translation. Before you send your passport or bank records, ask how to send them safely.

## The short answer

In many cases, yes. Plenty of Texas communities take your visa documents, an employer offer letter and bank statements in place of a US credit score. If your income alone falls short, a guarantor company that accepts renters with no US credit file may be able to back the lease.

We’re the No Credit Check Apartment Team, a licensed real estate team brokered by Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC (TREC #562021). Between us we have more than 20 years in real estate, working with property managers across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. We point renters with credit, eviction and record problems to communities whose criteria may fit them, and each property makes its own rental decision.

## What that means for you

Bring your passport, visa and [I-94](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/), plus an offer letter showing your salary and start date. Some applications accept an [ITIN](https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin) in place of a Social Security number.

If your salary falls short of the income rule, a guarantor company is the usual backup.

## How Texas communities handle it

Texas property managers screen through a handful of companies, including TransUnion SmartMove, RealPage LeasingDesk, and AppFolio. Some check rent payment data from Experian RentBureau, and old apartment balances often show up through collection agencies like NCAC. Each one pulls up different information, and each management company reads it differently.

A denied application usually costs $50 to $75, and those fees stack up fast when you apply without knowing how a property screens.

For more on renting in Texas without a US credit history, see our page on [no credit history](/no-credit-history/) or the related guides below.

## What to do next

Don't know where to apply, or tired of paying fees just to get turned down? Don’t guess. Send us your situation and we’ll point you to Texas communities worth a look. It’s free to you; communities pay our referral fee out of their advertising budgets.

Related reading: [no credit history](/no-credit-history/) · [guarantor and cosigner help](/guarantor-cosigner/) · [alternative proof: bank statements and employment verification](/guide/bank-statements-employment-verification-rent/)

## FAQ

Can I rent in Texas with no US credit? + 

Often, yes. Many communities take an employer letter, your visa documents and bank statements in place of a credit score.

Do communities accept foreign credit reports? + 

Some do. Others skip them and go by your income and employer verification, and we'll help you put that package together.

Can a guarantor help an international renter? + 

Yes, if the guarantor company takes renters with no US credit file. Not all of them do, so ask the company before you pay anything.

## Related guides

[### Alternative Proof: Bank Statements and Employment Verification

Many Texas communities may take alternative proof: bank statements, employment verification, and private landlord history. You'll still need to meet the income minimums.](/guide/bank-statements-employment-verification-rent/)[### How to Rent Your First Apartment With No Credit History

No credit history? You may be able to rent your first apartment with bank statements, a job offer, savings, or a cosigner where communities accept alternative verification.](/guide/first-apartment-no-credit-history/)[### No Credit vs. Bad Credit: Apartment Search Options

No credit is an unknown risk, and alternative proof can answer it. Bad credit is a known low score that usually takes a risk fee or guarantor. No credit is usually easier to fix.](/guide/no-credit-vs-bad-credit-apartment/)

## Want us to look at your situation?

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## Put this advice into practice

- [Plan your move-in budget](/calculators/move-in-budget-planner/)
- [Prepare your application checklist](/calculators/application-readiness-checklist/)
- [See renter resources](/renter-resources/)