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What should I do if the online form requires proof of departure date but I haven't booked a flight?

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May 7, 2025

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On the online form it's saying i need proof of departure date any ideas what I can do as I do t have a flight yet

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A user is facing an issue with an online form that requires a proof of departure date, but they have not booked a flight yet. Comments from the community suggest that providing a departure date is not mandatory on the TDAC form, allowing the user to leave it blank. Some users mention alternatives like booking a bus ticket instead of a flight, while others share their experiences and tips regarding travel and documentation requirements in Thailand.

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Brendan ********

I always book one one way

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Brendan ********

I got here today .7th he did not say anything

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Eddie **********

Think you have to arrive with in

The 3 day you apply to enter. Can’t do the Tdac

And then arrive 2 weeks later

Or ???

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Willem ****

No departure date needed. Not a mandatory field. No *

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Paul *********

Can't fill it in then till you do

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Heine *********

I use Dummy flight app

Small Amout you get fake plane ticket

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Greg ***********

you need an entry date, which must be within 3 days from submitting the TDAC form . . . the departure date can be left blank

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Jo **********

if not mandatory why put there ? to irritate?

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Lynnette *******

because some of us have flights out and others don't.

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Jo **********

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ok but what will they do with data

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

add it to the database to run metrics.

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ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks guys

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Peter ***************

If you filling out the TDAC form you don't need to enter departure details.

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Graeme ******

If you mean the TDAC then departure dates are not mandatory, no asterisk

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Stuart *********

Departure details are not mandatory fields (no red asterisk). Leave them blank.

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Gary ******

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Update I booked a bus ticket to Cambodia will this work or be ok

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Henry *********

If it's the TDAC, just leave the departure info blank. It's a card for Arrivals only.

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