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What are the entry rules for a 90-day Non-O visa in Thailand regarding stay duration and TDAC completion?

Dec 23, 2025
16 hours ago
Petrov ********
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Hello,

I have a question regarding entering Thailand with a 90-day Non-O visa.

1. When entering Thailand, does immigration stamp 90 days from the date of entry, or is the stay granted only until the visa validity date?

2. When completing the TDAC (arrival card), is it mandatory to provide a departure date if I hold a 90-day visa and do not yet have a confirmed return ticket?

Thank you in advance for your help.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand with a 90-day Non-O visa, immigration stamps the visa for a full stay of 90 days from the date of entry. Thus, the day you arrive counts as day 1, with 89 additional days granted. Regarding the TDAC (arrival card), providing a departure date is not mandatory for anyone, so it can be left blank, but it's advised to check whether a return ticket is needed prior to filling out the form, as it can only be completed 72 hours before arrival.
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Sally ********
You can't fill In The arrival card until 72 hrs before so presumably you'll have a ticket by then
Brandon ************
A visa grants you the full stay from the day you arrive. The day you arrive is counted as day 1 and you'll receive 89 additional days after that.

Departure information isn't mandatory for ANYONE on the TDAC. It's not a mandatory field. Don't touch it and it will remain not required. Touch it and it all becomes mandatory.
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