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Do you receive a confirming email immediately after applying for the Digital Arrival Card, and is it required to show on arrival in Thailand?
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With the Digital Arrival Card…..do you get a confirming email immediately after application….?
And do you have to show that email on arrival…..?
That’s for all the help…always appreciated..
And do you have to show that email on arrival…..?
That’s for all the help…always appreciated..
Answer summary
Yes, applicants do receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting their Digital Arrival Card application. However, showing this email upon arrival in Thailand is not necessary, as immigration officers can verify the submission through the passport scan. Some users reported that they were asked to present a copy during check-in at UK airports, while others found it unnecessary upon arrival in Thailand.
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Andrew *******
Be careful when applying for a TDAC. I went through the whole form on what looked like an authentic site and was then asked for payment which I did not make and is not necessary. I did not pay.
Michael ******
OPJust some feedback to all the helpful contributors…..
I have just arrived in Chiang Mai. …on retirement visa.
Immigration did the usual check of the passport….took a photo and fingerprint ….and then stamped the book..
They didn’t ask to see anything at all.
Thanks for all the help.
I have just arrived in Chiang Mai. …on retirement visa.
Immigration did the usual check of the passport….took a photo and fingerprint ….and then stamped the book..
They didn’t ask to see anything at all.
Thanks for all the help.
Lindsay **********
It is linked to your passport
Bob **********
Yes
Geoff *******
I was asked if I had a TDAC at Gatwick Airport on check in. I showed a copy. Was never asked on arrival.
Andrew *******
@Geoff ******
the same here at Heathrow on Thursday
Graham ******
@Geoff ******
same here
John ********
@Geoff ******
for arrivals its on the immigration officers computer screen so no need to see a hard copy 🙏Geoff *******
@John *******
Correct, but Gatwick wanted to see the copy. No big deal if I hadn't had it though. I don't think they would have stopped me flying.
Arild *********
It is registered on passport. It you not have it you need do it there..and delay all que.. They should send person back of line again
Dick ********
Just came in this morning. No questions asked, no need to show my tdac, nothing even mentioned. Just do it.
I should say I captured a screen shot and had it at hand…just in case ….
I should say I captured a screen shot and had it at hand…just in case ….
Andrew *******
@Dick *******
I did the same on Friday.Michael ******
OP@Dick *******
thanks Dick…I did it now….so you just walked up to the counter showed your passport and that was it….What airport…?
I’m going Chiang Mai.
Dick ********
@Michael *****
I’ve come in several times. All I did was show my passport. Each time at BKK. If you want to feel reassured, just screenshot the area showing the QR code and some of the boxes below showing your name, passport number, etc and keep it in your photos on your phone. You’ll be fine because it’s all in their system and related to your passport number. Cheers!
Michael ******
OP@Dick *******
thanks Dick…
Phil *********
@Dick *******
it's an arrival card. There's nothing to question. By switching to digital format immigration no longer needs to enter the data. When you present your passport the computer brings up the information. The officer can see that you have submitted.Dick ********
@Phil ********
hi Phil, I was reassuring the OP.
Martin *******
My friend applied with my help in the UK and the email arrived 3 hours later. Yes, it was the official site!
Tod *********
𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻….?
The TDAC sends an email to you the second you submit it
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹…..?
No, you do not have to show it when you arrive, they can see when they scan your passport as you go to stamp in if you've done one or not
The TDAC sends an email to you the second you submit it
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹…..?
No, you do not have to show it when you arrive, they can see when they scan your passport as you go to stamp in if you've done one or not
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Philip *******
@Tod ********
My last entry to Thailand In mid May I was asked to produce the email to the Immigation Officer. Best to be prepared.Tod *********
@Philip ******
that's only because they just started it May 1st. Now they can tell when they scan your passport to stamp you in if you have one filed or not and will send you to the kiosks to file one if you don'tBUT
I will agree there is no down side to printing it out 🙂
Tod *********
@Philip ******
the eVisa you should always print because that PDF is your visa now. The TDAC I think it was just because it was a new thing and they were working the kinks out of the system
Philip *******
@Tod ********
I did feel the IM had some attitude on the day. I also had an eVisa. She wanted to see that too. Lucky I had one i think. Mostly I rely an a visa exemption.Michael ******
OP@Tod ********
great Tod…thanks …big help.
Anthony ******
@Michael *****
Might go into your junk mail mine didActivity
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