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Why do you need to fill out the TDAC every time when re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa?

Oct 29, 2025
4 days ago
Alessandro ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Second time entering.

Second time coming into Thailand. Today into DMK. TDAC filled out. Visa laminated inside passport. Smooth entry.

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience of entering Thailand for the second time, mentioning a smooth entry process with a laminated visa and the completed TDAC form. A comment questions the necessity of filling out the TDAC each time upon re-entry when holding a DTV visa.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Thoughtful**********
Why do you need to fill out TDAC every time when you renter if you already have the DTV visa?
Alessandro ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Because that’s the law. Quite simply. The TDAC is a ā€˜landing card’ they are two different things.
Thoughtful**********
Stupid systern and law just to make it harder for people
Paul *******
ThoughtfulLychee5096 They're following the WEF playbook. Many neighboring countries have added a similar system to TDAC...however, unlike Thailand, every single one of these countries exempts permanent residents and sometimes, other types of long term residents from needing to apply.

Thailand has no exemptions for any foreigners except for those traveling on short term border passes without a passport, which means nationals of 4 neighboring countries. As soon as they use a passport, they too need to apply for TDAC.

Malaysia by contrast exempts Singaporeans and vice versa. Taiwan exempts long term visa holders. Singapore does too.