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Do I need to fill the new arrival form when returning to Thailand with a Non-O retirement visa?

Apr 28, 2025
22 days ago
Santos ********
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Hi! I have a doubt. I have Non O retirement visa for 1 year, and planning a trip out of thailand. do it need to fill the new arrival form nevertheless? thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you are a foreigner holding a Non O retirement visa and plan to return to Thailand after a trip outside the country on or after May 1st, 2025, you are required to complete the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) form. This requirement applies to all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand regardless of their visa type.
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 tdac.in.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 (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Russell ********
Every foreigners fills it in every trip
Bob **********
If you are ARRIVING in Thailand and your not Thai you need to fill out the TDAC
Wolf ******
If you enter Thailand after the 30.04.2025.... YES
Asokā **********
Non thai , non diplomat , non cross border pass you fill in !
Tod *********
people who are just transiting thru the airport to catch another flight don't file it unless they have to stamp in
Asokā **********
@Tod ********
yes forgot that one 🙏🏽
Anna *********
I just don’t understand why people keep asking this. If you are not Thai and arrive after May 1st YES you have to fill in the arrival form
Santos ********
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@Anna ********
Anna Brodley maybe because this page is for people having doubts about this subjects, clever clocks!
Richard *********
Santos ********
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@Richard ********
Richard Manning thanks for the correction
Tod *********
@Santos *******
no harm in asking at all it's a new thing and people will have questions about it

Safe travels
Anna *********
@Santos *******
so many doubts so little time 🤣🤣
Santos ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Anna ********
Anna Brodley But it seems you have all the time, Anna...get a life!
Anna *********
@Santos *******
did i answer your question Yes No thanks required
Tod *********
IF you are coming back in to thailand ON or after May 1st you have to file the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) via the online web-portal

It doesn't matter what way you're entering the country, free stamp, visa on arrival, visa, extension w/re-entry, ALL foreigners are required to file one.

You can do it from 3 days before your arrival date right down to the day you arrive here

This is the website,

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read the User's Guide on the landing page
Santos ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Tod ********
Tod Daniels thanks, Tod
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