Answereda year ago

What does the Immigration Bureau's notice about TDAC registration mean for expats in Thailand?

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THIM and TDAC notice

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Richard ********

asked Jun 5, 2025

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🚨 The Immigration Bureau just posted this important notice. Read carefully and share with your friends. 

“The Immigration Bureau would like to inform and encourage everyone to register TDAC only through our official website to ensure the safety of personal information. Please beware of fake websites or malicious individuals who may attempt to charge fees or request personal information. Please note that TDAC registration is completely free and there are no money transfers involved.”

👉 For more information or to register, please visit the official website: [members only]

Answer summary

The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has issued a notice encouraging individuals to register for the TDAC only through their official website to protect personal information. Registration is free, and there are no fees or transfers involved. A comment from a user inquired whether the registration applies to new arrivals or long-term residents.

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Stuart **********

is this for those entering the country or those who've been here years already?

a year ago

Mike *********

@Stuart *********

For folk arriving into the country.. each trip.

To be done only when less than 72 hours prior to your trip.

Same system as in many other countries such as Australia, USA, etc.

It’s a 3 minute job.

a year ago

Stuart **********

lol haven't been back home to Australia in decades

a year ago

Mike *********

@Stuart *********

I’m Irish, Not an Australian, but I traveled there last Feb and was required to complete a digital application.

By the way, It made fuck all difference since it still took an hour queuing at passport control when the electronic machines were down for everyone 🫤

a year ago

Richard ********

@Stuart *********

It’s a digital arrival card for foreigners intending to go to Thailand. Click on the link for more information.

a year ago

Stuart **********

@Richard *******

that's what i thought but it seems to be being pushed on to us when we extend our yearly visa so thought I'd ask .. Thanks

a year ago

Tod *********

@Stuart *********

they're trying to "get the word out" so you don't have any excuses NOT to have done if IF you exit/re-enter thailand 😛 They're at all the offices for that reason

a year ago

Stuart **********

@Richard *******

no not confused ... the posters are all over the immigration office out here ... I've been here 17 years and im very familiar with the system ... just not sure why we need to know the new system if we aren't entering the country again.

a year ago

Richard ********

@Stuart *********

I think you are confused. This is an arrival card. You are probably thinking of TM30 which is your landlord registering your home address.

a year ago