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How Effective is the TDAC App for Arrivals in Thailand?

TDAC NonB Visa Thailand Immigration Arrival Procedures Visa Process Expat Experiences

May 30, 2025

3 days ago

Ralf ********

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Today was the first arrival with TDAC. I'm a NonB Visa holder and filled the TDAC 2 days ago. The App worked fluently, within 10min. I had the download with QR code. The immigration watched my Passport and Visa but surprisingly did not ask for TDAC. When I was asking why, she answered that all data are already in her computer. Fingerprint, picture, stamp in passport and within 30sec. I was through. In my opinion the TDAC is one of the best ideas Thailand ever had, as the immigration awaits you and your data are already approved. They don't ask any question, just say hello, stamp the passport and you are good to go.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the experience of using the TDAC app for arrivals in Thailand, with a focus on the efficiency of the process for a NonB Visa holder. The user reports a smooth experience where immigration didn't request their TDAC despite it being filled out. Comments reveal mixed opinions on the app's effectiveness, with some asserting it speeds up the process while others argue it may create confusion and does not guarantee automatic approval for entry.

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Jonathan ******

Got to be honest. I went through last night and don't think it's any quicker at all. If anything, slower. 1 in 5 roughly had got to the end with no dtac so then hovering around the booths and cutting back in. My anecdotal experience, has it speeded things up-no

2 days ago

Ralf ********

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@Jonathan *****

sorry I do not talk about the queue, but ones you are with the officer it's much more relaxed and fast.

2 days ago

Jonathan ******

@Ralf *******

honestly mate I don't think it's any quicker once you reach the officer. Still do fingers and face on the machine. Then stamp. Anyway, have a good trip mate 👍

2 days ago

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Jonathan ******

Mike ******

The Vietnamese Tourist Board love TDAC; it's doing wonders for their numbers.

3 days ago

Ron ******

@Mike *****

It takes all of five minutes to complete and that's enough to turn folk off coming here... seriously? Imagine the uproar it will cause if Vietnam decide to introduce a similar system as many other countries have or are doing!

2 days ago

Mike ******

In the meantime, Vietnam are coining it in with tourists who can't be bothered to fill in more pointless Thai admin. I've lived in Thailand 20+ years full time and the rigmarole they put in your way has caused the loss of many acres of forest. I have to submit the same information, four pages long, 6 times a year despite the data not having changed at least for the last 7 years.

2 days ago

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Mike ******

Lynnette *******

@Mike *****

they are getting the people too dim to fill in a simple arrival info form on line.

3 days ago

Mike ******

They are getting people who don't want to do pointless exercises in useless administration. KISS = Keep It Simple Stupid: meanwhile Thailand's numbers are going down the plug hole as all the dimwits are seeking pastures new.

3 days ago

Malcolm *******

@Mike *****

good 👍

3 days ago

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Malcolm *******

Marianne ********

It's not a automatic approval of anything.

You may still be questioned by Immigration if they see fit

3 days ago

Jo **********

there is an app? i thought there was only a web page?