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Do you need to present a paper version of your DTV when entering Thailand, or is it sufficient to show it on the TDAC form?

Sep 23, 2025
2 days ago
When entering Thailand do you need to physically present your DTV on paper or is it enough to enter it on the tdac form?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand, it is recommended to physically present the DTV (Digital Travel Visa) on paper, as this is the most straightforward approach for immigration officers. However, showing the DTV on your phone, including the QR code, is also generally accepted. It's advised to have the document ready, whether in print or on your mobile device.
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 agents.co.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
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Luit *****************
When you read the instructions when you apply, you can see you should print it on paper and show it.

So that simply is the best way and most pleasant for IO.

Some lazy people just show their phone and in most cases that will be OK allthough less pleasant for IO.
Steve *******
You can show them the QR code on your phone.
Anonymous ******************
They need to scan the visa, whether on paper or on your phone screen.. Just have it ready at hand.