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Do I need to show my TDAC on my phone at the airport immigration in Thailand?
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I have received my first TDAC for my arrival this week.
Question.
Do the airport IMO request to see it, I have it on my phone not a print out ?
Just to be prepared.
Question.
Do the airport IMO request to see it, I have it on my phone not a print out ?
Just to be prepared.
Answer summary
Many expats have reported that during the immigration process in Thailand, officials typically do not ask to see the TDAC (Travel Declaration and Authorization Certificate) as it is already in their system. However, it is recommended to print a copy for precautionary reasons, as having a physical document can be beneficial in case of any system issues. Most users suggest showing a printout or digital version if specifically requested.
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Tim ********
I always hand over printed copy of TDAC, DTV certificate. Passport and flight boarding pass, never been asked a question yet. Straight through every time.
John *********
@Tim *******
or just show them your passport 🤷🏾♀️Tim ********
@John ********
No thanks will continue as always.
Jay *******
It will be in the system and I have never heard of anyone being asked for it. That being said, I print out at least one copy of anything they could potentially ask for. Better to have and not need it than for them to have a system problem or something and you not have something they ask for.
David ********
They would only ask you to show it if they can’t see it in their system.
Stewart ********
I didn't have to show mine when I arrived 3 weeks ago. It would be on their computer system I would imagine?
I have a Thai wife, so I go through their immigration with her, that may have made a difference?
I have a Thai wife, so I go through their immigration with her, that may have made a difference?
Kevin ************
@Stewart *******
no difference. Did the same. They still asked me if I had completed it. Didn’t ask to see it, already knew I had.
Mark ******
@Stewart *******
im also married to a thai, and was asked for it last week. I was travelling alone...
Judy *******
They already know if you've done the TDAC - never been asked for it
Lynnette *******
@Judy ******
so you've never been asked so that means no-one ever will. 🤔Judy *******
@Lynnette ******
not at all - it depends on the Immigration Officer - just saying we’ve never been asked - as others have also saidLynnette *******
I was asked for a printout if my plane ticket when I boarded. That was a first. But I had one with me. 🤷
Lynnette *******
@Judy ******
yes, irrelevant really. You may not be asked but you may be.
Chris *******
I put my printer copy in my passport then handed it to the officer
John *********
@Chris ******
There’s always one 🤦🏻♀️
Dean ********
They won't ask to see it. It's in their system
จิมมี่ *************
@Dean *******
traveled 2 times since this started. Never asked see as agree it's in system 👍
Tony *********
I've been there 3 times since it started in May and they have never asked me for it but it's fine to show your email with the qr code if asked
Terry **********
Keep it on your phone, print a copy if you like. When you go thru immigration if they ask show them either copy. Just as a point of note, as you head towards immigration you will see a huddle of people on your left hand side at desks marked up as TDAC. Ignore that huddle and the desks as you already have yours, go straight to an immigration desk.
Nigel ********
Print everything out
Bent *************
Radost **************************
@Nigel *******
555
James ***************
@Nigel *******
No need to, i arrived last week, immigration didn’t request any paperwork, it was on the screen in front of them.
Dylan-Jye ***********
No need to print anything out. Passport is all you need.
Andy ********
@Nigel *******
no need to print it QR code is all they need just save it to photos and present phone with passportRonald *********
OP@Nigel *******
I normally do, I use my local library but closed on Tuesdays.Made DTAC last night Monday, travel tomorrow Wednesday.
Wayne ********
@Ronald ********
they didn’t even ask to see mine once it’s approved. It automatically goes in the system under your passport number.Activity
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