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Do I need to apply for any other visa besides my approved ED visa when returning to Thailand?

Jul 26, 2025
9 days ago
Thomas ********
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Hi

I am retuning to Thailand from UK with an approved/issued ED visa which I will print to show on arrival.

Do I need to apply for any other visa or anything else for entry?

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When returning to Thailand with an approved ED (Education) visa, it's important to know that you must also submit the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) before your entry. This application can be completed online between three days prior to your arrival and your entry at passport control. Having both your ED visa and TDAC ready will facilitate your entry. Additionally, ensure you allow ample time for processing, especially if you have connecting flights.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.agents.co.th)

Irene *********
I showed PROOF (ED-VISA) + tdac for entrance on my cellphone Give yourself plenty of time if connecting air flight officer will have you waiting in corner with others until passport stamped e-visa If layover less then (2) hours tell officer your air flight leaving and please hurry up ( I missed my connecting Air Flight which cost me Extra Money for rebooking and additional (4) hours wait until next flight out to Chiang Mai)
Ellie *******
You (every foreigner, regardless of what type of visa/entry) need to submit TDAC, the application window is from three days before until you enter (are stamped in at passport control at your entry point to Thailand).

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