This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Do individuals on a retirement visa need to complete a TDAC application to re-enter Thailand?

May 27, 2025
3 days ago
Tara *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Do peeps on a retirement visa need to complete a TDAC application to re-enter Thailand?🇹🇭🌺
1,134
views
0
likes
21
all likes
10
replies
0
images
9
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, all foreigners, including those on a retirement visa, must complete a TDAC application every time they enter or re-enter Thailand. This requirement applies regardless of the 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)

Anna *********
Yes!!!!!!
David ******
A TDAC is originally the TM6 form
David **********
Everyone
Dan-Robin *****
Does everyone get their TDAC accepted?
Will ************
@Dan-Robin ****
Yes it’s not a screening for entry process. You still present your passport to immigration and they decide if you get in or not.
Dan-Robin *****
@Will ***********
okey thank you
Tara *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Got it!🙏
Ernst *********
Does not matter the visa you have.

Absolutely every foreigner that enters Thailand has to do the TDAC every single time they enter or re enter.

Even if you leave for a couple of hours for a meeting outside of Thailand, you have to do it again.
Brandon ************
Do you have a Thai passport? If not, you require a TDAC.
Jan ******************
Everyone, no matter what stay you’re on as long as you’re not Thai.
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else