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Do I need to apply for a visa before traveling to Thailand on April 26?

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Apr 4, 2025

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I am travelling to Thailand on 26 April. Am I required to fill out one of these visas?

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For travel to Thailand on April 26, you do not need to fill out a visa as the new Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) regulations only apply to those arriving on May 1 or later. Most travelers from visa-exempt countries can enter without a visa and only need their passport.

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Robert ******

It is not a visa.

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Elías ********

Where are you (your passport) from?

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Bob **********

No the DTAC starts May 1st barring any thainess

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Lucas **********

Is April the new May?

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Wayne *********

John you just need your passport and cash to come for 2 weeks

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Jo **********

it depends on which country you are from. Most countries are visa exempt. what country are you from?

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Anna *********

No

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Lynnette *******

Visa? You'd apply for that at an embassy. But if you've a UK passport you can enter without a visa: visa exempt.

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Jeffrey *********

You can get a visa on demand when you enter. It will be good for 60 days unless the government cuts it back to 30 days at some point

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@Jeffrey ********

Visa On Demand? That's a new one!

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@Jeffrey ********

it’s visa exemption status. I don’t believe it’s an actual visa . A TDAC is not a visa , it’s an updated electronic version of the, I think, the TM6. It is a Thailand Digital Arrival Card effective May 1, 2025

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@Jeffrey ********

how likely is it to be cut back to 30 days in the next 12 months as l’m planning to go next January for 5 or 6 weeks?

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Lynnette *******

@Jeffrey ********

it's not a visa. It's an entry without a visa. Exempt.

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@Jeffrey ********

I am only staying for two weeks. So it sounds like I am good to go!

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Dennis **********

It starts 1st of May so no

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Andi ***********

The new TDAC starts May 1st, not needed unless you arrive on that day or after.

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Jo **********

@Andi **********

he asked about a visa

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Andi ***********

He asked but like many confuse TDAC with a visa.

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Jo **********

@Andi **********

how? they are completely unrelated?

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Andi ***********

i know but some people do not fully understand the differences.

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@Andi **********

that's not a visa.

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Andi ***********

@Lynnette ******

it is not but that is what he referring to

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Lynnette *******

@Andi **********

he needs to know he's not got, nor is applying for, a visa.

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@Andi **********

Thank you!

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