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Do I need to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for my trip with kids from the UAE to Thailand on UK passports?

Jun 28, 2025
18 hours ago
Vikki *********
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Hello, I am traveling to Thailand with my two kids from the UAE but with UK passport.I believe we can get visas on arrival but do we need to do the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When traveling to Thailand from the UAE with UK passports, you do need to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This card should be filled out up to three days before your arrival. You will not need a Visa on Arrival, as you will receive a free 60-day visa exemption stamp at immigration. It's important to ignore signs for Visa on Arrival upon landing and to be cautious of fraudulent TDAC websites that charge fees, as the official TDAC process is free.
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)

Dennis **********
Yes you do and a lot of airlines now are requesting to see it at check in , no TDAC no flying
Pui *****
Make sure you don't get scammed like many have from searching TDAC on Google, as the first result is typically a sponsored website beginning with "iv" that charges over $100 USD for a TDAC. The real government TDAC website is free. tdac.immigration.go.th
Gordon *******
@Pui ****
Good advice
Stuart *********
Also to avoid confusion at the airport you are not getting a Visa on Arrival so don’t follow those signs.

You’ll get a free 60 day visa exempt stamp from any of the “foreign passports” desks.
Eric **********
TDAC and 60 day stamp
Ralph *******
You must do the TDAC which you can do up to three days before your arrival.

No visa; you will get 60 days visa exemption at immigration.
Lucas **********
So on "Arrival" you are not sure if you need to do an "Arrival" card ..... think about it ....
Peter ***************
Yes
Brandon ************
Everyone needs a TDAC
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