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Are there large visa scams currently operating for Thailand visas?

May 20, 2025
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Raymond ********
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Are there at the present time any large visa scams operating regards visas to Thailand
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The discussion highlights the existence of numerous visa scams related to Thailand, specifically mentioning TDAC scams. Opinions suggest that many visa agents may not be reputable, as they often charge high fees for services that can be done independently. Recent crackdowns on specific visa types, such as ED visas, are also noted due to issues raised with foreign nationals. Participants caution against the use of certain agents and recommend applying directly through official channels to avoid scams.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be tdac.in.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Ter ******
Dunno but stay off of tinder if in Shanghai
Henrik *****
Simply only apply online at
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Steven ******
I've not read much about Visa scams but there seems to be a lot of people on strange TDAC sites.
Lye **********
There are always scam especially about visas.
Andy ************
Is the Pope a Catholic?
Logan *********
Yes, most visa agents charge 25k to fill out paperwork you can do yourself. Hope that helps
Tony *************
Kyle ********
@Logan ********
OK then😂
David **********
Yes they are called agents
James ******
@David *********
lots of reputable agents
Andy ************
@James *****
You cannot use "reputable" and "visa agent" in the same sentence 😆😆😆
Pete *******
ED visas due to abuse by Chinese nationals and agent obtained DTV’s from neighbouring countries are being clamped down on currently.
Tommi *******
@Pete ******
heard the same..alot being revoked.
Ronny *****
@Pete ******
who’s clamping down on DTV?
Nongnuch ********
@Ronny ****
he is confusing DTV with Non-ED visas
Pete *******
@Ronny ****
Immigration Police, been all over the news in the last few months.
Nongnuch ********
@Pete ******
Your story is a fairy tale . . . . . .there are no clampdowns on DTV visa holders. There however are clampdowns on ED-visa holders who don't attend school lessons. It has been all over the news recently
Pete *******
@Nongnuch *******
Immigration is aware that agents are providing one stop shop services in Laos and Cambodia offering to provide full documentation and financial resources to obtain DTVs for between 100k - 150k. I have read reports in these forums of enhanced scrutiny for holders of these visas.
Ronny *****
@Pete ******
haven’t heard anything like that and it definitely hasn’t been “all over the news”.
Michael ********
If you are going to use an agent use a reputable one. Cheapest aint always the best. Samui & Phuket agents have a bad rep and people have been deported because of there agents failures
Logan *********
@Michael *******
just spend 1-2 hours educating yourself on the requirements yourself and save several hundred and a few headaches
Chris *********************
@Logan ********
😄 🤣 😂 😆
Michael ********
@Logan ********
My comment was directed to him, been here long time well versed in visa requirements. His question was about known scams
Chris *********************
@Michael *******
anyone who has a profile picture looking like Michael Jackson isn't rite in the head, don't let him wind you up. Another silly holiday maker that's extended his visa.
Michael ********
@Chris ********************
Looks more like a camp wolverine
Chris *********************
@Michael *******
😄 🤣 😂 about rite mate.you had much rain down you place.
Robin *******
@Logan ********
good advice
Jeremy ********
It all depends on how you define scam…every visa you do by yourself without an agent needed at all
Brandon ************
There are certainly a large number of TDAC scams currently ongoing
Raymond ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hey peoples thank you to all that took time out to reply
Keith ************
@Brandon ***********
just to add -- tdac is free. Any website that charges you for it is a scam.
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