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What is the process for applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and what do I need to know?

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Apr 28, 2025

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Umer **************

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Sharing my experience in case others are worried. 

My arrival in Thailand is scheduled for May 1st. Initial concerns regarding the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) application proved unfounded. The process was completed in under five minutes; the application was simple and straightforward. The email confirmation/QR code were received immediately, with a convenient download option also provided after submission. The entire experience was seamless and straightforward.

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The author shares a positive experience with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) application process, which took under five minutes to complete, with immediate email confirmation and a QR code. Various comments address questions on immigration procedures like accommodation requirements, arrival stamps, and experiences with Thai customs, indicating a need for updated processes due to changes effective May 1, 2025.

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Frank **********

Of course you get a stamp for entering through Thai Immigration.

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Furter *******

Do you still get a arrival stamp in your passport? Because i was told that i need this in order to obtain a certificate of residency? Anybody knows this?

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Graham ******

yes you will, there are currently no electronic gates for foreign arrivals

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Furter *******

thanks Graham

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Yasmin ***********

What if you have a one way ticket. Can you fill this in on the form?

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Graham ******

@Yasmin **********

yes, the departure date field is optional

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Sharon *********

Thats good to hear as I have to do ours on Saturday.

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Darren *********

I went to Thailand last September and travelled alone I got to the immigration department at Bangkok airport and they didn't ask me nothing just took my photo and finger print scan and that was it and my first time ever in Thailand and stamped my passport until 13th of November 2024 I didn't even fill out any information about where I was staying.

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Umer **************

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@Darren ********

things from 1st of May 2025 are slightly changing to when you went in September.

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Darren *********

@Umer *************

yes I know but surely they would have asked me where I was going or why have I come to Thailand.

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@Darren ********

exactly why the TM6 (in on line format ) has been reintroduced, after it was suspended during COVID

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Baron ***********************

Thanks for sharing!

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David *********

Did mine today only bit that was a little difficult was the province the district but sorted after I’d settled down and not panicked sent in come straight back so very happy chappy now

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Dočasně ****************

Hello can i put Ther adress from my thai girlfriend?

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@Dočasně ***************

yes

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Pete *********

Good to know!

I’m doing mine tomorrow

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Willy *********

C est un beau pays je suis marié à dame Thaïlandaise en Belgique et en Thaïlande pour mon épouse et moi soyons en sécurité dans nos deux pays

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Todd *********

Does this quicken your process going through Thailand immigration/customs?

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Blade ********

of course not compared to if you don’t need it like before. It just lets this suspicious government observe you better. 👍

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Michael *******

along with the suspicious governments all over the world - Singapore is the worst 👍

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Brandon ************

it's required, so it doesn't matter if it does or doesn't

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Umer **************

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supposedly

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Gary ******

I am going for 2 weeks but only have hotel booked for 1 week do I need accommodation for the full 2 weeks or will not be accepted

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Charlie ********

when you get to your first hotel they will copy your passport and complete a TM30 which notifies immigration of your address in Thailand. When you move to your new hotel after the first week that hotel will also copy your passport and file a TM30. So for the landing card TDAC you only need your first accommodation in Thailand.

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Charlie ********

you will be fine.

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Gary ******

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thanks mate much appreciated 👍

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Marnix *********

Do you need to show to the immigration officer a qr code ,or once they scan your pasport it will pop up in their system.

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Umer **************

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@Marnix ********

there is a QR code but I have drawn over it so it can't be compromised. My understanding is to show this to the immigration officer along with passport.

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@Umer *************

if it’s like Singapore no need to show as it will be registered in the computer

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Richard ********

and if don t have return flight ?

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@Richard *******

they don’t ask that’s the way it works in Singapore

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Richard ********

Hi in Singapour do you only Scan the QR code or the IO stamp your passeport ?

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Jo **********

@Richard *******

just scan my passport no stamps! do it twice a month and that saves me a lot of space!

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AliJames *****

Flight EY412 Abu Dhabi to Phuket leaving 8.55am local time.

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Umer **************

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thats correct. Leaving London and stopping of ar Abu Dhubai before doing final leg to Phuket

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@Umer *************

Quick question, I am also leaving from London in a couple of days, did you need to print off your e-visa or can you just show it on your phone?

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Umer **************

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there is an option when doing TDAC to enter VISA number but not compulsory to add to TDAC. I am entering and looking to obtain visa exempt upon arrival. What VISA did you get from London ? Previously I did use a TR visa and although they had it on their system upon arrival i still showed them a printed version. Immigration officer informed me due to length or stay and propose I don't need TR visa and I should just turn up and get visa exempt.

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@Umer *************

I got a spousal visa, will be coming with my kid. I suppose I best print it off to be safe.

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Graham ******

yes, that will be preferred

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Ekjot ********

One doesn’t have to worry about this if their arrival is scheduled before May1 right ?

I have a flight in next few hours haha

Thanks in advance

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Tez ******

Jetstar?

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Steve *******

you don't have to worry regardless. It's not something that will affect your trip no matter when you come.

If you need one and forget it, the airport staff will tell you, and you do it in 2 minutes

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Graham ******

Correct, starts for arrivals from 00:01 on 1-May

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