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How many nights of accommodation do I need to show when entering Thailand as a tourist on a visa exempt basis?

Mar 28, 2026
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Ed ********
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I will be entering Thailand by flight, genuine tourist. I will have the money, the onward flight ticket, as for show of accomodation how many nights must i show please. I will be on a visa exempt.
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As a visa-exempt traveler entering Thailand, you only need to show proof of accommodation for the first night of your stay. When completing the Tourism Declaration and Arrival Card (TDAC) form, you should record the name and address of the hotel where you will be staying. It's generally accepted to provide an email confirmation of your booking but keep in mind you can also just mention the hotel without a reservation. Overall, it suffices to have at least one night's booking confirmed.
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)

Jeffrey *****
Just take your respect for the Thai ppl with you and walk in. Youโ€™re good to go dude.
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Daryl ********
HBD bro. Cheers ๐Ÿบ
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Ray ********
I always gave the 1st night address,as I was never sure of where and when I going.
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Will *****
Whatever woman takes me home.
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Will *****
The first place you stay even if its one night.
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Wodrow ********
Always had return ticket. Never asked about $. Wrote name of hotel w/o reservation, no problem. Made mistake on TDAC last year but let me in anyway ๐ŸŒด
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Peter ********
Just put sleeping on pattaya beach no probs
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Jim *******
You need nothing other than your passport.
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Vijay *****
Always have a email confirmation of the completed TDAC available
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Steve *******
@Vijay ****
Why? If you got the email then it's already in the system
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Ed ********
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@Vijay ****
printed off?
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Barath *******
Ed Dillon save the page on your phone, with reference number visible.
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Graeme ******
Ed Dillon you dont need to print it off. There are many computers in the arrivals lounge for those who haven't yet complained the TDAC and there is no way to print it off!!! Just screen shot your email confirmation in case, the immigration officer can see your tdac on the screen in front of them
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Vijay *****
Ed Dillon ..available on mobile ok...but may have internet issues
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Roger **********
0-60 days..
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Zack *********
Only the first place you have booked. However long that stay is.
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Nigel ***********
On the TDAC form tgat you must do online within 72 hours of arrival asks accommodation name and full address but as long as yiu have atleast yiur first night booked is enough
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Paul ***********
Nigel Middleton doesn't have to be full address, I just put city and hotel name I was staying in . Back instantly .
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Ava *******
1 night ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
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Trevor *********
1 night booking will do , they won't ask anyway .
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Jan ******************
If asked, it is normally sufficient to provide booking confirmation for a few nights, up to a week.
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Paulccfc **********
First night
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Jordan *******
Donโ€™t forget submitting a sample of your DNA
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Steve *******
Jordan Davis Yep and toe nail clippings along with a swab of knob cheese ๐Ÿ‘
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Malcolm **********
Jordan Davis no, he said Thailand not USA
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Jordan *******
Malcolm Whitlock whatโ€™s your point? Cuz I knew what I was saying.
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Adrian *******
Jordan Davis well u new wot u waz sayinz.. in English it is "I am a fuckwit".
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Dave *******
Complete the TDAC within 72 hours of arrival in Thailand, you will record the hotel accommodation on that form , first night
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