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

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

Safe travels
Anna *********
Anna *********
@Santos *******
so many doubts so little time 🤣🤣
Anna *********
Anna *********
@Santos *******
did i answer your question Yes No thanks required
Santos ********
Santos ********
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@Anna ********
Anna Brodley But it seems you have all the time, Anna...get a life!
Tod *********
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
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Santos ********
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@Tod ********
Tod Daniels thanks, Tod

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