Answereda year ago

Is the 2023 immigration directive regarding Thai citizens and passports still in effect?

Immigration Thai Visa Regulations Thai Citizenship Passport Validity TDAC Airport Immigration Policies

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Jay ***********

asked Jun 23, 2025

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Is this directive from 2023 still in effect, or is this purely up to the immigration officer at the airport? I called immigration in Thailand today and they informed me they are not sure what this directive is. With the introduction of TDAC I wanted to know how this applies.

Answer summary

The directive from 2023 regarding Thai citizens' passport validity is still a topic of confusion. It appears that Thai citizens may enter Thailand with either a valid Thai passport or an expired foreign passport without needing a new passport application. However, for departure, TDAC is applicable only to foreign passports held by Thai nationals, while expired Thai passports are acceptable for travel. Clarification from immigration authorities suggested that the implementation of the directive can be uncertain and may depend on the discretion of the immigration officer.

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Ticha *****************

1. It depends on passport you're holding to enter Thailand

- Thai nationality but using foreign passport to enter Thailand then you require TDAC

- Thai nationality using Thai passport even tho Thai passport expired do not need TDAC.

You can't travel to Thailand from departure if your foreign passport expired anyway as airline will not allow check in but no problem using expired Thai passport.

This letter only means if you enter Thailand with foreign passport and over stay, you will not be required something legal process. Only have to provide proof of having Thai nationality

a year ago

Jay ***********

@Ticha ****************

holding an Australian passport, Thai passport is expired but still holding that too, as well as a valid Thai ID. I wasn't aware immigration would accept an expired Thai passport. Has that always been the case?

a year ago

Ticha *****************

@Jay **********

เวลาเช็คอินออกออสเตรเลียใช้พาสออสเตรเลีย แต่เข้าประเทศใช้พาสปอร์ตไทยที่หมดอายุแล้วค่อยต่อพาสในไทยเอาค่ะ ไม่กี่วันก็ได้แล้ว ไม่ต้องลง TDAC

a year ago

Jay ***********

@Ticha ****************

Ah okay เข้าใจแล้วครับขอบคุณครับ

a year ago

John **********

TDAC is for arrival, this is for departure and only applies to Thai citizens. If you're a Thai citizen you don't need to worry about TDAC

a year ago

Jay ***********

@John *********

I'm then assuming that if you're a Thai citizen with an expired passport, entering Thailand on a valid foreign passport you would still need to fill out the TDAC as immigration will see you as a foreigner?

a year ago

Roberto *********

@Jay **********

The Thai can enter on the expired Thai passport

a year ago

Wayne *********

@Jay **********

Thai arrives on foreign passport they must do TDAC plus only get stamped in as tourist. Just arrive on expired Thai passport it's no issue for them.

a year ago

John **********

@Jay **********

good question. I'd assume so

a year ago

Jan ******************

This says that a Thai citizen can enter and leave Thailand on a Thai and foreign passport and a Thai who can confirm their Thai nationality with a Thai 🆔-card are allowed to leave Thailand with a expired foreign passport in their name without applying for a new passport at their foreign embassy.

a year ago