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Do you need to use the TDAC before departing for Thailand?

TDAC Thailand Visa Immigration Procedures Travel Documentation Entry Requirements Expats in Thailand

May 4, 2025

2 days ago

David ******

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Do you use the TDAC before you leave your home country .

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The TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Certificate) is used for entry into Thailand, not for departure from your home country. Travelers must complete the TDAC online within 72 hours before arriving in Thailand. It can also be filled out at the airport or via flight Wi-Fi, but doing it in advance is recommended to avoid delays at immigration.

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Anna *********

If you want to

a day ago

Abey *********

Can't believe people are still asking about TDAC. Think one could do a degree on TDAC with the amount of information written about TDAC.

a day ago

Steve *******

My first ever comment

Probably last

Is everyone on here stupid?

3 days before you arrive

Is that complicated? 🤷‍♂️

a day ago

Ernst *********

Fill it out three days before your arrival in Thailand, or two days, or 1 day.

You can do it on your flight if they have wifi.

You can do it after you have landed in Thailand in the airport using their WiFi.

You can also use one of the kiosks at the airport in Thailand before immigration.

Just do it!!!!!!

a day ago

Thaimer ******

Thailand ARRIVAL card

2 days ago

Ben *****

I did it at the airport before I flew out, it's really quick n simple. Surprisingly (or maybe not), a lot of people flying into BKK did not do it and had to wait in a horrendously long line while it took me just a few minutes to go through immigration.

2 days ago

Graham ******

You use it to enter Thailand not to depart the country you are travelling from

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

It's on the website. You do it online up to 3 days before landing. Wherever you are. Even in the airport on arrival before immigration, but that'll delay your entry.

2 days ago

Will ************

Anytime within 72 hrs before passing passport control in Thailand

2 days ago

Nick *******

Read the many many many posts on TDAC!! And the many many many websites. And the many many many YouTube videos. They will explain all

2 days ago

Phil ******

Nothing to use. You just fill in your information up to 3 days before so your registered when you enter Thailand.

2 days ago

Joseph *********

2 days ago