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What are the requirements for the new TDAC for travelers to Thailand?
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The post discusses the recent implementation of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which replaces the traditional paper TM.6 for visa-exempt travelers. It highlights confusion regarding requirements for different visa holders, such as those with Thai E-Visas, visa stickers, and other immigration statuses. Comments reflect concerns about online accessibility, potential confusion during arrival, and the need for a printout. Users express a desire for clearer guidelines from the Immigration Bureau and share personal experiences related to the TDAC's functionality.
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Gregory ******
Thanks
Ken *********
What happens if you don't have a smart phone or internet access. Not good for us older folk.
Peter *******************
the most confusing part on is one needs to enter country of residence .. for people having residency in Thailand under whatever form Thailand can't be selected amongst the list of countries .. I think they got things mixed up with country of origin
Ian ********************
@Peter ******************
Just use a friend or relatives address in your original country.Michael ********
This is from the website.
How soon can I submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
The card should be submitted within three 3 days in advance of arriving in Thailand (including the date of arrival).
How soon can I submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
The card should be submitted within three 3 days in advance of arriving in Thailand (including the date of arrival).
Michael ********
What if you’re on a year extension (non immigration O visa) and you live in Thailand do you still need to fill this out?
Ian ********
@Michael *******
yes. It's mandatory for all non Thai nationals.Ivan ************
@Mic****
my understanding it's all non-Thais, doesn't matter what visa you're on. It's the electronic replacement for the TM6 arrival card you used fill out.
Todd ****
What if you can't get online? Are there still hard copies that can be filed at arrival?
Wannikea *********
@Todd ***
no
John *************
Ellie Takel thank you for posting the video. It gives me a good insight of requirements regarding my future travels to the Kingdom.
Mike ******
This is the same as MDAC(Malaysia Digital Arrival Card). The MDAC was difficult to obtain. The MDAC could only be submitted 2 days before arrival and I never got an email. Let's see how the TDAC actually works. My guess is some will be denied boarding as the TDAC will have some issues in the beginning.
Paul *******
@Mike *****
Why? The Malaysian and Singaporean versions can be filled out at the border.
Lee **********
I travel 16 April till 2may do I need too apply this
Paul *******
@Lee *********
No. It's for those entering from May 1 onwards. Departures shouldn't be affected.Lee **********
@Paul ******
thankyou
Dca *****
it would be nice for the Thai Immigration Bureau to give more clarification about those holding Thai E–Visa PDF's, those holding the remaining Thai Visa Stickers, and of course, those with Thai Visa's issued in-country by the local Thai Immigration Offices to either have additional information fields to input Thai Visa details (if any), or perhaps waive or somehow incorporate and accommodate Thai Visa holders with this new TDAC:
as the old Immigration Bureau Order published in the Royal Gazette only discusses an "Electronic Arrival/Departure Card" replacing the Paper TM.6 for those on "Visa Exempt" and not much else more....
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as the old Immigration Bureau Order published in the Royal Gazette only discusses an "Electronic Arrival/Departure Card" replacing the Paper TM.6 for those on "Visa Exempt" and not much else more....
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OP@Dca ****
, at least TDAC system has "visa number" field as same as paper TM.6 version
Bent *************
I read that you must bring a print ?!
TiT.
Is that correct?
TiT.
Is that correct?
Michael ********
@Bent ************
Download the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. You can also download or print a copy from the email address provided for the duration of your stay in Thailand.This is from the website.
Steve *********
@Bent ************
I don’t know about Thailand because it’s new but you have to print out the Malaysia MDAC and hand it to the IO with your passport on arrival so it could be similar.Ivan ************
@St***
I filled out the MDAC while queuing for immigration and they didn't need it printed. Just needed it to have been done. There were posters in the immigration queue at KLIA explaining how to do it.Steve *********
@Ivan ***********
When they first introduced it they allowed people to complete it on arrival but I think later on they required it to be completed prior to travel. When I traveled last May they just recommended to print it out to speed up processing but as long as it had been submitted and you were in the system all good. Showing the QR code on your phone was another option. I think the Thailand DAC will be an improvement over the old paper TM6 because I have had problems with losing it in the past. Anyway time will tell.
Michael *************
@Steve ********
Could be. "Stoneage" IT always needs paper copies, signed in blue ink.
Because many of the Window XP Computers at border crossings, are not compatible to the new domestic developed "state of the art" applications.
Also, photocopies are still a major part in boosting the economy. 🥳
Ellie *******
OP@Bent ************
, I don't see any about printing within this limited information.Ian ********
@Ellie ******
note* submit within 3 days of arrival. BKK Immigration Police today at the Fines desk advised me that application is within 3 days and not before. ie not 4 days or more before arrival.Activity
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