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When should I apply for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before my arrival?

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Andy ********
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I will be arriving in Thailand on 3rd of May- leaving U.K 2nd of May. Unfortunately, after studying many posts regarding new TDAC visa I still do not know weather to apply more than 3 days or less than 3 days before arrival. Please clarify many thanks.
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The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) should be completed up to 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival in Thailand. Therefore, if you are arriving on May 3rd, you can apply for the TDAC on or after May 1st. The application system restricts selection of arrival dates to within this 3-day window. It's recommended to fill it out right before leaving the UK to ensure compliance with the system requirements.
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Peter **********
Peter **********
May be a silly question

But if you are doing a Border Bounce or flying out to extend your time or get another 90 days on a multi entry Visa

If you fill out your TDAC 3 days before you travel , Immigration will have advance knowledge of your intentions and time to look at your previous stay periods in Thailand before you leave which the Officer who stamps you out will have immediate access to so may refuse re entry upon your return
Francois ********
Francois ********
WILL TH airport officers assist passengers due to system errors,etc. coz this is a new online system, T U
Andy ********
Andy ********
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@Francois *******
l have seen TNT news , please check on official TDAC . immigration.go.th for confirmation 🙏🏻
Kenneth *******
Kenneth *******
Watch TNT news explain 100% TDAC fill in 3 days before you leave go on web site read it
Diane ******
Diane ******
I've asked the same thing.
Anna *********
Anna *********
It’s WITHIN 3 days of arrival so you could fill it in on the 2 nd before you leave the UK
Andy ********
Andy ********
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@Anna ********
👍🙏🏻
Mel *********
Mel *********
Hello: Effective May 1 2025 everyone arriving will be given a n arrival card prior to landing in Thailand and it will ask several questions about your stay! Mel
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@Mel ********
no they will not. It's to be done online
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
I haven't looked at it yet. I've not got an address for my first night.
Michael **********
Michael **********
@Lynnette ******
are they just looking for an address or a confirmed booking ?
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
@Michael *********
don't know. I've not looked yet. I'm hoping just an address is ok. I've options on where to stay like family or hotel for first couple nights. Then I have an apartment booked. I arrive early morning so was leaving my first night optional.
Bobby *********
Bobby *********
@Lynnette ******
just a address
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
@Michael *********
maybe someone will know and post about it.
Michael **********
Michael **********
Claire *********
Claire *********
We're same and going to fill it in on 1st May
Andy ********
Andy ********
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@Claire ********
👍🙏🏻
Charlie ********
Charlie ********
TDAC is not a visa it’s Thailand Digital Arrival Card , you can complete up to 72 hours before travel , you should get an acknowledgement email to show to immigration and in theory it’s supposed to speed up your progress through immigration.
Lee *********
Lee *********
3 days before
Andy ********
Andy ********
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@Lee ********
👎🏼
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
It’s an arrival card and up to three days prior to arrival gives you 0-72 hours before you ARRIVE in Thailand.
Andy ********
Andy ********
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Thanks again. Unfortunately some posts are still giving confusing information
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
The website only lets you select an arrival date within 3 days. All other dates are not an option to select. Do the math as to when you can apply then.

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