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Will applying for the TDAC on Friday delay my entry to Thailand on Sunday?

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Darren ********

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Hi all.

I have a question about the TDAC. I'm flying out to Bangkok next Sunday the 28th. Will the weekend delay the processing of my TDAC if I apply on Friday the 26th?

Thanks.

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The TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) does not require traditional processing. Once submitted, you receive a QR code instantly, and there are no approvals or checks involved. Therefore, applying on a Friday should not delay your arrival, and it can be completed quickly, even if changes occur later. However, it's important to apply within three days of arrival.

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It has to be done Within 3 Days of arrival. If the worse came to the worse, you can do it on arrival with WiFi.

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Tony *********

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No my flight was on a Monday and I filled out Friday night and got it instantly. Then I was in transit in KL and changed flight to arrive in Bangkok earlier and updated TDAC and still instantly. But check your spam as mine was in junk mail

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Darren ********

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Thank you

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Darren ********

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Okay. Thanks.

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Anna *********

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Its an arrival card so nothing gets processed It is just a notification of your arrival

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

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There is no processing. You submit it and get a QR code. No one is checking or approving.

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