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Do I need to apply for a TDAC visa for my transit and return to Bangkok?

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Apr 3, 2025

4 days ago

Brodie ******

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Hi, Arrive Bangkok 16th May to the transit to Vietnam , Arrive back in Bangkok 30th May for 3nights , Do I apply for TDAC visa 3 days 16th May or 30th May , Thanks

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You do not need to apply for a TDAC visa if you are simply transiting through Bangkok on May 16th without passing through passport control. However, you must apply for a TDAC visa for your return to Bangkok on May 30th, even for a stay of 3 nights.

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Yes, up to 3 days before 30th May you will need to apply for TDAC

3 days ago

Will ************

TDAC has a transit option. Make sure your departure airport knows

4 days ago

Tod *********

On the 16th, if you are transiting at the airport <- as in NOT needing to stamp in to thailand to catch the plane to vietnam (just staying in the transit area without passing passport control) you do NOT need to file a TDAC

You will need to have one filed when you come back in the 30th (even though it's just 3 days)

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