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Can I complete the TDAC if my DTV visa hasn't been approved before my flight to Thailand?

Jun 30, 2025
14 days ago
Manny ***********
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Thai Visa Question: I applied for a DTV visa with 6 weeks before my flight to Thailand. If I don’t hear back from the Thai Embassy by my flight date (which is 3 weeks away).

Is it ok to just complete the TDAC?

Will doing so reject my application?

My stay in Thailand is 40 days. I applied for the DTV because I plan to stay 180 days in 2026.

Thank you in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the status of their DTV visa application, submitted 6 weeks before their flight to Thailand, and whether they should complete the TDAC if they do not receive a response by their departure date. Community members clarified that the TDAC is unrelated to the visa application and can only be completed shortly before arrival. They advised that the visa approval might come closer to the flight date and mentioned that if the visa is approved after arrival, reentry will be necessary to activate it. The user later confirmed that their DTV visa was approved.
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Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
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Manny ***********
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My DTV visa was approved today! Thank you all for commenting.
Kenneth *******
If you applied 6 weeks before read message .Because it will not let u continue with application that early
Jim ********
Graham ******
@Kenneth ******
Can apply for the DTV anytime ;)
Tony **********
If your visa is approved after you arrive in Thailand you'll need to reenter to activate it. Not hard, just an extra step.
Manny ***********
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I see! Thanks,
@To**
Anna *********
You will find that your approval will probably come through closer to your flight date

TDAC is an arrival card and has nothing to do with your visa. It can only be completed within 3 days of arrival so you can’t fill it in now
Manny ***********
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@An**
. Thanks!

I mentioned TDAC just in case I don’t hear back in time regarding my DTV visa application. I assume I will need to complete the TDAC within 72hrs of my flight to enter Thailand, right?
Graham ******
@Manny **********
yes, up to 72 hours prior to your arrival time
Stuart *********
TDAC and visa applications are not related.

You can only apply for the TDAC 72 hours (or less) prior to arrival.
Manny ***********
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@Stu***
Thank you!
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