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What is the process and tips for completing the TDAC form for travelers in Thailand?

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Diana *******
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Hi. I’ve just done my TDAC and it was easy and I got my confirmation and QR code straight away,

The only bit that gave me pause was the sub district ( in the address section) because that wasn’t on my accommodation address. So I looked it up on the map. Hope that helps.
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The TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) process is straightforward, though some users experienced confusion about the sub-district field on the accommodation address. It is advised to look up this information beforehand. Others shared their experiences completing the TDAC, mentioning issues like incorrect departure dates and address entry, but generally found that they received their QR codes without problems and were smoothly processed at immigration. The community encourages sharing of experiences and advice, especially related to specific visa concerns.
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Paul ********
Paul ********
What you put for health
Andy *******
Andy *******
@Paul *******
I don’t recall reading any question about health. Only passport information, arrival date and departure date, and accommodation address.
Paul ********
Paul ********
Ok thanks for your time
Craig ********
Craig ********
Thanks Diana 😊
John *******
John *******
Hello, Im planning on traveling to Chiang Mai in September and looking for advice for a retirement Visa. I have a monthly pension from DFAS and draw disability benefits frome the VA. Are there any US veterans that can share some advice?
Diana *******
Diana *******
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@John ******
I suggest you start a new post. This one is about the arrivals card.
Andy *******
Andy *******
Let me share my experience from today. I completed the TDAC before leaving Canada on the 26th but should have done it at least 3 days before I guess but I mistakenly thought that it was within 3 days but when entering my departure date the system would not allow me to enter that same date nor the next day either so I simply put the first available option which was the 28th, same day as my arrival. Also for some reason the system did not allow me to enter an address even though I had one ready so I just left it blank and completed other required information. None of this seemed to be an issue as QR code received anyway and successful completion of TDAC indicated . And indeed they did ask to see it at Thai Immigration. Passport stamped for another 60 days. Edit: I’m such an idiot, I just realized that the departure date they wanted was when I was leaving Thailand 😂 but because they ask the question before asking for arrival date and because it takes me 2 days to get here I just assumed it wanted the day I was leaving my country. So all that to say I made mistakes on my form and still got a QR code and still got into the country 😂
William ******
William ******
Ernst *********
Ernst *********
Good info, thx.
Erik **************
Erik **************
Subdistrict ??.🤔
Diana *******
Diana *******
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@Erik *************
yes, on the form you will see it’s a required field. So for instance, your province may be Chiang Mai but there will be a subdistrict within that. If it’s not on your accommodation address just put the address into the map and you’ll see the sub district.
Erik **************
Erik **************
@Diana ******
thank 😊
John ********
John ********
It will be ok and you don't have to show it to Immigration when you land. They will already have it in the system. It will show up when they punch in your passport.
Trish *******
Trish *******
Thank you for the information . It helps people
Mark ***************************
Mark ***************************
For ffs its only a travel card get real why do people do this
Diana *******
Diana *******
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@Mark **************************
do you realise that some people may get bamboozled by this little thing?

It won’t go through if you don’t put the sub district in.

So if you’re asking why I posted that’s why. Do you understand now?

Yes it’s only an arrival card but it can make people anxious if they haven’t done this before or travelled much. Be nice!
Glenn *****
Glenn *****
I wondered how many non Thailand residents would get tripped up by the district and subdistrict entries.
Diana *******
Diana *******
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@Glenn ****
yes that’s why I posted this. Hope it helps.
Tom ********
Tom ********
Well done!
Manfred **********
Manfred **********
Superstar!
Brett *****
Brett *****
What pic got to do with TDAC
Diana *******
Diana *******
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@Brett ****
nothing. Just showing me as an older woman who grew up without even a landline able to do online ha ha.
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