Answereda year ago

Do I need to fill out an eVisa form and a digital arrival card before entering Thailand?

Thailand Visa eVisa Digital Arrival Card Australian Passport Visa Exempt Entry

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Peter *********

asked Apr 30, 2025

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Hi all.. being of the older generation I'm a bit confused 

(not hard for me )...

Is there 2 new things we have to fill in online before entering Thailand. I have Australian passport. 

1. Evisa form for entry

2. Digital arrival card for customs...

I am I reading too much or is this how it is now.

Thanks 😊

Answer summary

If you're entering Thailand with an Australian passport and are eligible for visa exemption, you only need to complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online, which is required for arrivals from May 1st onward. The eVisa form is not necessary unless you intend to apply for a visa. The TDAC replaces the previous paper arrival form and should be filled out within 72 hours before your arrival.

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Bent *************

No Evisa

a year ago

Wannikea *********

Proposed/intended flight details is good enough, no need to produce a ticket.

a year ago

Lynnette *******

Welcome to the older generation help line. . Lol. If your passport lets you have the 60 day "visa exempt" then all you need to fill in for arrivals from May 1st is the Thai Digital Arrival Card on line ( TDAC ). If you get really flummoxed then you can get help at the airport and do it on one of their little gadgets.

a year ago

Peter *********

@Lynnette ******

...LOL.. thanks Lynn...I'm doing a retirement evisa which I have almost filled out just trying to work out my flight... but I was unaware of the

Digital Arrival Card...

Starting to make sense now for the old Bugger..😂😂thanks 👌

a year ago

Lynnette *******

@Peter ********

not sure if you need an actual paid for flight for retirement visa application, or just intended flight. 🤷

a year ago

Peter *********

@Lynnette ******

yes they ask for flight details...

a year ago

Lynnette *******

@Peter ********

lol. I'm an oldie too. TDAC I'll be doing next Monday. QR codes never seem to work and I still print everything off. Lol. But that's in case of a lost or broken phone. . I play safe!

a year ago

Graham ******

Arrivals from 1-May you complete the TDAC arrival card within 72 hours prior to arrival, nothing else has changed.

a year ago

Brandon ************

If you need or want a visa, then you apply for a visa through the e-visa portal. If you are fine with just entering visa exempt without a visa, and getting 60 days (or 30 if it switches back) then you don't have to do anything with e-visa.

The digital arrival card is not for customs. Customs is who checks your bags to see what you are bringing into Thailand. The arrival card is for immigration and replaces the old paper form they used to hand out on the plane.

a year ago