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What should I do if the TDAC is not allowing me to enter my address upon entering Thailand?
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At the airport - TDAC not allowing me to enter the address of my stay. But did issue me the card with QR code..am I good or should I wrestle with it for the next 10 hours 555.
Answer summary
A traveler encountered issues with the TDAC system at the airport, which didn't allow them to input their accommodation address but provided a QR code. The community responded with reassurance, indicating that possessing the QR code typically suffices for entry. Several comments suggested that if the address field is unresponsive, it's acceptable to present a hotel address from memory or via printed paper. Most users noted that immigration might not scrutinize the QR code extensively, as the process is largely automated and linked to the passport. Others confirmed that this was a common issue and reminded travelers that the TDAC system is in place to expedite processing while ensuring safety.
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Sylvester *********
Put your stay in the comment section that's what I done as it wouldn't let be initially put it in the section provided no problem sauntered through airport
Sri ***
You are good to go, mobile TDAC doesn’t allow but you should be fine
Chris ****
OPUPDATE: Was never asked for the TDAC.
M.J. *******
Sometimes it does not allow you to add an address other times it does,I have done it twice now and only the second time it allowed me to add an address
Mitch ********
They didn't check my tdac. I arrived last week
Richie *******
@Mitch *******
They did check it or you wouldn't be there now lol 😆 😂Mitch ********
@Richie ******
no one asked to see my phone or QR code ? And no one checked my uncles when he arrived yesterday also. Walked through customs. Did the pass port check. Finger print check and that was allRichie *******
@Mitch *******
No mate its all linked to your passport 😉Mitch ********
@Richie ******
that makes more sense then :) people were telling me that customs asked to see their phone and scan their QR codeRichie *******
@Mitch *******
Becouse the TDAC is linked to your passport once you hand that over it all pings up on there screen. If you had not done the TDAC you would have been pulled aside and not let through untill you done it.
Mike *******
Do this before you get there!
Jeroen ***********
Works perfect
Mark ******
Have QR code should be all good
Jimmy ****
Do you fill out TDAC everytime entering Thailand?
Ernst *********
Just print your address out and hand it to the immigration officer.
No problem, it happens to may people.
No problem, it happens to may people.
Jack ******
No problem. My wife had same problem last month returning from KL. The immigration officer just asked for address which in her case was printed on her Thai driving licence. Just have an address written out and hand it over.
Seán *******
Its working very well! As can be seen in the comments its wedding out undesirables. Very quick getting VOA stamp at BKK
Troy *********
Same thing happened to me so went Vietnam instead last month.......
Sue **********
@Troy ********
You chose Vietnam because you were not able to fill out the entry card? Well then lets hope Vietnam is not going to follow all these countries in the world already having digital entry forms, this will get hard for you to travel 😉Troy *********
@Sue *********
i travel to Thailand every two weeks first time I couldn't get in since June last year but your right I heard not to panic next time and do it at the airport on arrival.
John ********
I doubt if the address is a big issue. As they will get that from the TM30 when you check into your hotel.
Ian **********
TDAC is a mechanism to capture your name and identity to check out your background, check if you are not blacklisted, check you not on the wanted list etc before attempting to enter the Country.
Steve ***********
Not like they are gonna check
Phil ******
@Chris ***
you have QR Code your ok
Dean *******
Don't know why I bothered, walked straight through PP, absolute shambles
THAI ******************************
@Dean ******
Your TDAC shows up on their screen.If you did not complete it they would have not let you pass.
Paul *********
Wouldn't let me either, still got in no issues
Maxi ******
Rest find a ladyboy and after try later
Jon *****
@Maxi *****
Everybody doesn't share your taste 😉Maxi ******
@Jon ****
strange that you talk like that when you told me that Thailand for you exist only about ladyboys…Jon *****
@Maxi *****
You've got me wrong pal, check better 😊
Paul ********
Doesn’t allow address , or at least mine didn’t, but I got the QR code which nobody checked on arrival 🤔
Marc ********
@Paul *******
I came from Cambodia but nobody wanted to see the qr code or my phone. I was confused😅
Tony *********
@Paul *******
same i came back in from vietnam yesterday i went to give them my phone she just said its ok and didnt even look at my phoneChris ****
OP@Paul *******
thanks Paul. This is the information I was looking for…I tried two devices and safar/chrome but the address field was the only one I couldn’t engage with.
Jim ********
They did check but you are unaware that they did
Matthew ********
and they wonder why its dead.
Jason ********
@Matthew *******
are you serious? You think something that takes 2 min will stop people from going? Get real man. 😉Matthew ********
@Jason *******
actually yes i do.Bill *******
@Matthew *******
it won’t, people will either come or they won’t, passport control is not a concern or consideration.
Paul **********
@Jason *******
He’s only askingTHAI ******************************
@Jason *******
It's a little longer than that.On average it's 5 minutes per traveler so a group of 4 is around 10-15 minutes.
Many still arrive at the airport without it, and have to complete it there, so it's not stopping anyone from flying.
Jason ********
The average is 3-5 minutes.
You just be mentally challenged or have a low IQ if you can’t do it in less than 3. I think it’s the latter😉
You just be mentally challenged or have a low IQ if you can’t do it in less than 3. I think it’s the latter😉
Bill *******
@Jason *******
I did it waiting in line…Matthew ********
@Jason *******
2 minutes my arse.
Sylvia ********
@Matthew *******
this procedure is in many airports not only Thailand, I needed one to go to Malaysia in FebruaryMatthew ********
be ok when people get use to it.card on the plane was best.
Bill *******
@Sylvia *******
my passport was stamped in Thailand last month. Singapore, Malaysia no stamp for the passed few years.Sylvia ********
@Bill ******
same in Malaysia, I have no stamp in my passportBill *******
@Sylvia *******
they still stamp your passport. Ultimately, they will not, you will just scan your passport and do a hand print and photo and just go through, Singapore has this now, assuming you fill out the QR form right, it goes quickly…Sylvia ********
@Matthew *******
not at all as immigration did not have the info until you handed it to him. Now it's in the computer and they don't even stamp your passport, so super fast
Tony ********
Just Find Any Hotel Address For First Night
Lynnette *******
You've got it issued so you should be ok. If not they might ask you when you go through passport control.
Rick *******
If you got the card, you're good..... If there are issues, you can always re-do at the airport in BKK
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