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Can seniors over 60 bypass immigration queues in Thailand?

Dec 31, 2025

9 hours ago

Just a update on previous post  I asked can you jump que with visa and over 60 years old   answer is no .

Come through immigration last night 19.30    took 1 hour 20 min.

Make sure all your paperwork is correct return tickets etc.   Seen a lot of people getting turned around .and Immigration officers taking people away .

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The update clarifies that seniors aged 60 and over cannot bypass immigration queues in Thailand, as the threshold for fast-track services is set at 70 years and above. The post recounts a recent experience at immigration, highlighting the importance of having correct paperwork and the issues faced by others, including being turned away due to incomplete documentation. Community comments provide varying insights, some sharing experiences with fast track services while others emphasize the need for proper TDAC form completion prior to arrival.

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Greg ***********

I always approach the Fast Track Lane on a walking stick, I will be limping a bit, I got a 1-year extension retirement and I was never refused to use the Fast Track

7 hours ago

Elías ********

Don't ask, don't tell haha 😂 Specially if you look "old enough".

7 hours ago

Mike ******

I've always used the Thai channels by saying 'guerre lao' (rhymes with 'where now'.) In reply to the ridiculous and pointless TDAC supporters, it took me over an hour to fill it in on a small phone with a slow internet connection in Spain. It only allowed me to proceed to the next page after I entered a fictitious UK telephone number which shows what a waste of time & resources it is.

8 hours ago

THAI ******************************

@Mike *****

If you are experiencing connectivity issues, you can use our application form here:

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It is completely free when submitted within 72 hours of your arrival date, the same as the official government form.

The form loads once and then works fully offline, with no repeated network requests for each dropdown. There is also no requirement for the phone number to match the selected country.

The application is resumable and takes under 7 minutes on average to complete, not one hour.

Processing typically takes less than 50 seconds, and the completed document is delivered by email and is also available for direct download from the website.

7 hours ago

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THAI ******************************

Laurence **********

I've seen many many under 70 in the seniors line. Turned around for what? Stop taking photos which is frowned upon and live your life without telling us crap like this.

8 hours ago

Ralph *******

Over 70s can use the priority queue.

8 hours ago

Colin *********

So many irresponsible foreigners telling people in groups like this, that the TDAC can be filled in at the airport upon arrival! This is obviously adding considerable time queueing when arriving in Thailand airports.

Do the TDAC BEFORE your flight, it's not too hard. You don't need to answer questions with a red asterisk (*), as they're not compulsory. This can be done UP TO 72 hours before arrival in Thailand. Make it easier for yourself and other people.

8 hours ago

Alan **********

Buy an elite visa that’s the only way to avoid queuing

8 hours ago

Andreas *********

@Alan *********

I approach the Fast Track Lane on a walking stick, I will be limping a bit, I got a 1-year extension retirement and I was never refused to use the Fast Track

7 hours ago

Nick ************

@Alan *********

I've been through 7 times and the longest was 10 minutes. Shortest 2 minutes. Hardly worth the expense of an elite Visa. Granted it might be a bit busier at this time of year but still would rather que than waste so much money.

8 hours ago

Alan **********

@Nick ***********

if you live in Thailand it can be worth it

8 hours ago

Nick ************

@Alan *********

i do live in Thailand and I have yet to discover anything that makes the elite visa worth the money. Even getting my extension of stay only takes about an hour for 1900 baht.

7 hours ago

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Nick ************

Larry ***************

I was told years ago if you have a one-year retirement extension or business extension of one year you can use the thai arrival at immigration. I never knew this and it saved me a ton of time on occasion

8 hours ago

Clint *********

That's funny you say that, I paid the for the fast track, $30 on Agoda, I just asked where the fast track was and they just kept pointing me there, I didn't meet anyone, I didn't show my voucher, I just walked all the way up to the priority lanes, asked again, and they pointed, no checks no questions and I was the fourth person in line and it looks like this, an hour and a half long. Next time I'm not going to pay for it I'm just going to do the same thing Where's the fast track lane.

8 hours ago

Nongnuch ********

you need to be over 70 years old if you want to use the fast track for seniors

8 hours ago

Mick *******

Morning, I just arrived at the airport, from landing to getting my suitcase 65 minutes, and it's was busy, seen a couple of people's got turn away probably because of visa

8 hours ago

Dean *******

I was allowed to come through thai passport with my wife 2 mins

9 hours ago

John *******

You need to do the digital DTAC

9 hours ago

Christian ********

Many get turned arround because no arrival card. so fill in and que again. I was lucky because my thai wife ask if i can queue at the thai counter. It was ok. No person at the thai counter. I was the only one.

9 hours ago

Simon *******

I arrived yesterday at 1600hrs and it was busy - took 25 minutes to get through

9 hours ago

Davey ********

See nothing has changed in the last 20 odd years at the airport 😇😇😇

9 hours ago

Russ ***********

So sad…

What’s “a lot of people”.

Were they flatly refused or taken to another area for more questioning?

9 hours ago

Stephen ********

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@Russ **********

other immigration officers taking away people with no tdac sent to back of que ..

Ask me 101 questions with visa

9 hours ago

Doug *******

@Stephen *******

Exactly what type of visa did you have? A non O should not require return ticket info, right?

8 hours ago

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Doug *******

Jeremy ***********

@Russ **********

probably unfiled TDAC. if u havent filled it out you go to the back of the line or a little cordened off area to fill it out.

9 hours ago

Mitchell *******

@Jeremy **********

I saw that a few times on Sunday.

7 hours ago

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Mitchell *******

Brandon ************

The age for Fast Track has always been 70+

9 hours ago

Jeff ********

@Brandon ***********

Business class? And mice?

7 hours ago

Sander **********

@Brandon ***********

Can I also use this If I travel with my 70 year old dad?

7 hours ago

Ozan *******

@Brandon ***********

before month fast track 2000 baht ,now 4000 baht

7 hours ago

Peter **********

Has to be some benefits to getting old

Wish you a Happy New Year and a thank you 🙏 for your excellent immigration advice and guidance over many years

Brandon Thurkettle

8 hours ago

Stephen ********

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@Brandon ***********

thought i would try my luck

9 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Stephen *******

No loss in trying I suppose

8 hours ago

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Brandon ************