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What should I do if the TDAC form asks for a departure date while entering Thailand on a Non-O visa for retirement?

Mar 27, 2026
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Mike ******
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On the TDAC form, it asks for departure date, but what if you enter on a Non O visa based on retirement? And purpouse of travel?
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When filling out the TDAC form while on a Non O visa based on retirement, you do not need to fill in the departure date as it is not mandatory. You only need to provide information in fields marked with a red asterisk (*). Other fields, including departure date and visa information, can be left blank.
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Khun **********
You don’t need to fill in departure
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Lynnette *******
It's not mandatory, has no *asterix in the box.
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David *****
Purpose: Return Home
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Graeme ******
You only need to fill in the boxes where a * is all other boxes just leave blank that includes departure date, visa info etc.
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Jonathan **********
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Jan ******************
Departure information is not mandatory. Only fields with a red astrix.
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Ant ***********
Leave it blank
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