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Do UK nationals with a valid DTV need to complete a new TDAC for entry into Thailand each time?

TDAC DTV Thailand entry requirements UK nationals visa rules immigration

Apr 8, 2025

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Hiya, may I ask please, will UK nationals with a valid DTV still have to fill out a new TDAC each time entry Thailand? Thanks for any insight

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UK nationals with a valid DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) must fill out a new TDAC (Thailand Declaration Card) each time they enter Thailand. This requirement applies to all non-Thai nationals, regardless of their visa status. Users in the comments confirm that every foreigner must complete the TDAC form upon entry, similar to other countries' entry procedures, and express that there are no exemptions even for those holding a DTV.

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Colin *******

Well australia should do it for everyone else

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Colin *******

Who would want to go back count me out

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Sean *********

🤡

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Ryan *******

Makes processing faster. Or tracking you easier. Which one really

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Andrew ********

If you were flying home country > Dubai > BKK, what would people put as their place of departure?

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Anonymous ******************

Why would they write "all" If they didn't mean all?

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D *****************

🤣🤣🤣 I asked the same question- although I didn’t mention my nationality 🤣🤣🤣 but, I mean- this ish has changed 4 times in one year, so you just never know if there’s exemptions 🤣

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Peter ********

Ask yourself, are you a Thai national yes or no?

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Winston ************

Nah, "UK nationals with a DTV" are too special for that. LMAO you can't be serious

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Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you everyone for clarifying this, appreciate the comments

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An ********

With or without visa, if you’re a foreigner then you are required to do TDAC.

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George *********

Unlike Malaysia, I don't think Thailand are charging for this....I only think, but I have not seen any charge connected with this on any advertising, instructions etc

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Sunshine ********

@George ********

malaysia doesn’t charge for arrival.

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Chris *********

For goodness sake

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Marianna ********

If you are on DTV living here, you supposed to put Residency Thailand? I just check the form and they would see anyways I am in and out every 6 month

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Donna ******

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Most people say put your home country (of your passport).

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Marianna ********

got it, thank you!

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Sinra ****

How about if I decide to go to Thailand just 1 day in advance

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Anonymous ******************

then you fill it in before you clear immigration

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Sinra ****

Anonymous participant 653 so what's the point when they say the days in advance?

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Excelle********

it says up to 3 days in advance. Cannot do 4 days before but can do 4 hours

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Sinra ****

ExcellentTravel thank you for your answer

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Joel *******

agree.

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Dany ********

everyone.

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Michael ******

Saves on forms … never had to fill out a form

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Wannikea *********

Everyone, everytime, unless you hold a Thai passport.

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Nathan ****

DTV has to do everything, it does not make you a VIP in Thailand. That is reserved for the Elite Visa's but even they will have to do this :D

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Andrew ********

It does say all-non Thai nationals ..

And DTV is a glorified tourist visa...

Pretty straightforward

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Brian ********

Yes. Why not.

I do it for other places I go, such as Singapore.

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Anonymous ******************

Ask yourself "why wouldn't you?"

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Ciaran *********

Anonymous participant 202 probably because they think the DTV visa is so special

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Ben ********

Yes, that is what it says

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Marianna ********

Same system as KL

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Tafazul ******

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Malaysia also needs MDAC before arriving?

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Marianna ********

Tafazul Khan I think I got confused about the digital card. I had to fill up 3 days before

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Abdulghani ******

you are dead wrong , both are identical systems

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George *********

No....Malaysia charge around $35 for the privelage

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Maksym ***********

when MDAC became ETA?

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Maksym ***********

mdac is not a travel authorization. It is exactly same arrival card as notification. And you don't need to do any other eta before going to Malaysia.

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Marianna ********

thanks for confirming

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Anonymous ******************

Yes, all foreigners with and without visa.

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Rick ************

As it says "All non-Thai nationals..." must complete the card ...

Virtually same as TM6 that you'd fill out on the aircraft before landing.

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