Answered6 months ago

Do Filipinos and Americans need an arrival card to enter Thailand visa free?

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John *********

asked Apr 21, 2026

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Coming to Thailand next month. It is my understanding that Filipinos can enter visa free. 

Americans can also enter visa free but need an arrival card that is obtained no more than 3 days of arrival. 

Can someone verify this?

I just want everything to go smoothly. I’ve been to Thailand twice and don’t remember having to do anything other than have my passport.

Answer summary

Both Filipinos and Americans can enter Thailand visa free; however, all non-Thais, including both groups, must fill out an arrival card (TDAC) within three days of arrival. This is a mandatory requirement for all foreigners. The arrival card is now digital, and travelers are advised to use the official government website to avoid scams.

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Deslea ********

The “arrival card” is a digital card now and it applies to all foreigners. Tip - there are scam sites asking you to pay that show ahead of the official site in Google. The real site has go.th in the address, and there is no fee.

6 months ago

Jasper *******

Digital arriving form applied to all foreigners

6 months ago

Chris ***********

Ever non-Thai, thus also Filipinos, need to fill out the arrival card

6 months ago

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

Everyone entering needs an arrival card not only Americans you will need one as well

6 months ago

Bazaar******

Filipino can enter Thailand visa exemption no problem..

But getting a single Filipino woman out of the Philippines on an international flight will be your biggest challenge..

Plenty get off loaded without the correct information and reason for travel..

6 months ago

John *********

BazaarAsia57 My partner is 32. We have hundreds of photos of us together.

6 months ago

Che ******

John Feldman yes your gf still need to fill up the TDAC, this is mandatory

Been there last month and im a filipina

6 months ago

Peter **********

John Feldman Wow.

Do the same at Emigration as you do for her.

Money down?

6 months ago

Bazaar******

John Feldman Yep, should be ok but plenty of women in the past have had problems exiting the Philippines so don't assume its a no brainer..

Its helpful that you are traveling with her but still won't garrentee no problems.

Be prepared for the questions depending on the immigration officer you strike on the day and have plenty of evidence on hand .

If your girlfriend has a job make sure she has evidence of permission to take leave from work from her boss...

6 months ago

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

Anyone entering Thailand without a Thai passport is required to fill out a TDAC.

You can submit it anytime within 3 days of your arrival in Thailand.

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6 months ago