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Do I need to fill out a new TDAC form if I extend my tourist visa in Thailand?
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Hi guys. Quick question. If i visit on a 30 day tourist visa and decide to extend it for another 30 do i need to fill another one of those new dtac forms at the same time? I think so but not 100% sure.
Answer summary
The discussion clarifies that there is no 30-day tourist visa; the standard is a 60-day tourist visa granted upon arrival. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is only required at the point of entry into Thailand and does not need to be filled out again for visa extensions.
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Bent *************
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Henry *********
No. The TDAC is only needed for international arrivals
Brandon ************
First of all, there is no such thing as a 30 day tourist visa. The tourist visa gives you 60 days on arrival, and you must apply for that and pay for it through a Thai embassy using the online e-visa system.
There is a visa exempt entry, which is not any visa at all. It's called visa exempt, you are exempt from needing a visa. This currently offers 60 days as well, but the government is discussing returning it back to 30 days.
Regardless of all of that, the TDAC is the Thailand Digital ARRIVAL card. It's for when you ARRIVE in Thailand. The ONLY time you do a TDAC is when you ARRIVE in Thailand.
There is a visa exempt entry, which is not any visa at all. It's called visa exempt, you are exempt from needing a visa. This currently offers 60 days as well, but the government is discussing returning it back to 30 days.
Regardless of all of that, the TDAC is the Thailand Digital ARRIVAL card. It's for when you ARRIVE in Thailand. The ONLY time you do a TDAC is when you ARRIVE in Thailand.
John *********
OP@Brandon ***********
okay , thx for the info mate. Yes, that's what I meant, a visa-free entry. Reason I asked was I'm expecting the return to the 30 day limit by the time I get back there in Augus. Cheers.
Baz *********
@John ********
There is absolutely no indication that it will be changed by August or even anytime this year..It's only under review at the moment so who knows what the outcome will finally be..
Just assume it's going to remain 60 days until you get official Thailand government information that states differently
John *********
OP@Baz ********
thanks mate, that's good news, maybe looking that way for the rest of year at least.
Peter *********
@John ********
pessimistJo **********
@John ********
in the article I read it was many different factors.Damo ***********
@John ********
totally agree... I was trying to be a little 'vague' and not name the 2-3 countries, but think we all know which ones they are.John *********
OP@Damo **********
good idea that. I think Anglo countries should remain 60 days is best.John *********
OP@Jo *********
thanks mate. I wonder if the drop is due to upcoming low season. Do u think the drop in numbers is across cross the board, or perhaps a particular nation, capital Beijing, that are visiting less frequently now?Jo **********
@John ********
based on recent information about tourism dropping dramatically it is unlikely to change from 60 days.Damo ***********
@Peter ********
slowly but surely …start reducing the 60 back to the 30 days for the obvious 2-3 countries the 60 days should never have been offered 60 days.John *********
OP@Kool ******
that's good news. Cheers for that 👍
Kool *******
@John ********
they aren't changing it. If they were actually going to do it they would have done it right after the Songkran holiday ended, and the slow season started.John *********
OP@Peter ********
😄 true that..knowing my luck they'll change it to 30 a week before I fly out, and then back to 60 when I fly back home..Activity
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