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How quickly can I get approved for a type 'O' visa in Thailand, and what is the TDAC process?

Oct 9, 2025
10 hours ago
Graham ******
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Again, many thanks for all the advice on my last 2 enquiries...l applied for my type 'O' visa on Tuesday and was approved today, l have also done my TDAC and will arrive Monday. Both procedures were quite daunting for the first time, but l got it done and am very grateful for all the responses. Cheers...
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The user successfully applied for a type 'O' visa and received approval within one day, sharing their experience with the community. They also mentioned completing the TDAC and planning to arrive in Thailand soon. However, other community members cautioned that TDAC should ideally be completed within 72 hours prior to arrival, indicating that procedures can vary in length.
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)

Bob **********
Hey Graham you can’t do the TDAC until your within 72 hours of arrival
Graham ******
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@Bob *********
I'll double check, thanks.
Donald **********
@Graham *****
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Robin *******
It gets easier the more you do it, by the way do you still do a bit of racing
Graham ******
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@Robin ******
LOL, l died in 1975.....and yes the more you do the official stuff the easier it seems...
Robin *******
@Graham *****
where are you moving to. I live up north Nongbualamphu province
Graham ******
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@Robin ******
I am going to start in a Jomtien condo for 12 months then decide after l look around a bit....
Robin *******
@Graham *****
nice enjoy Thailand you are coming at just the right time
Jeremy ******
That was quick Graham mine took 18 days and I got it last week. Are you sure you have done your TDAC on the official site as you shouldn't be able to do it until 72 hours prior to arrival?
Graham ******
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@Jeremy *****
l have no idea why it was so quick, but l am grateful. l believe the TDAC was on the official site, l received a confirmation email stating I'll receive the TDAC on the 10th... All through the consulate in Canberra.
Judy *******
@Graham *****
Did you pay any money? The TDAC is free
Graham ******
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@Judy ******
$120 for single entry 'O' visa...
Judy *******
@Graham *****
I was talking about the TDAC, which is not connected to your visa. It’s a digital arrival card and it’s done through Thai immigration not a foreign embassy
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