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Is the new TDAC rule applicable for all types of visa holders in Thailand?

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Is the new TDAC rule applicable also for visa holders like DTV, LTR, ED, O...?
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Yes, the new TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) rule applies to all foreigners entering Thailand, regardless of the visa type they hold, including DTV, LTR, ED, O visas, and even diplomatic passports. All non-Thai citizens must complete the TDAC before arrival, which can be done up to three days in advance.
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Rob **********
Rob **********
It applies to all foreigners entering Thailand regardless of what visa you hold, it’s really pretty simple.
Dca *****
Dca *****
Even those holding Diplomatic and Official/Service/Government Passports (and thus, diplomatic, consul, and official Thai Visa's) must all submit a TDAC
Hilik ********
Hilik ********
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Can I do it just before boarding the flight or it takes time to get a confirmation?
Dca *****
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There are TDAC kiosks in International Arrivals Area of Thai Airports before queue into the Thai Immigration lines for those who had not yet submitted a TDAC before landing

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John *********
John *********
Everybody
Reinhard ********
Reinhard ********
Yes.
Ernst *********
Ernst *********
Yes, yes and yes.

Every single non Thai must do it every single time they want to enter Thailand. Even if you leave Thailand for a couple of hours for a meeting, you still have to do it.
Lee *********
Lee *********
Everybody. Can you not read.
Johnny *********
Johnny *********
For everybody
Lee-Ann *******
Lee-Ann *******
Every foreigner has to do it, visa or visa exempt
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Non thais are required to complete one before entering. Do up to 3 days before arriving. So either day 3-2-1.
Peter *********
Peter *********
Yes
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Hilik *******
yes which Visa do you hold?
Peter ********
Peter ********
For every non thai citizen
Greta *****
Greta *****
Yes. Why would it be different?
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Do you have a Thai passport? If not, then you do a TDAC
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