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Thailand Requires Digital Arrival Card Submission 3 Days Before Entry starting May 1


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Posted
1 minute ago, Burma Bill said:

If I complete the DAC arrival details using my home computer, will an A4 sized paper copy be acceptable? I do not own a smartphone. 

Yes. Probably that's the best idea in any case.

Posted
47 minutes ago, bwanajohn said:

I assume if you already have a non o extension and a reentry permit you paid 1000 baht for you will still have to fill this out.

every time you enter Thailand

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Amazing. This was announced a while ago on this site and all the same comments are appearing as they were back then.

 

It brings Thailand into line with other countries in the region and it ts hardly an imposition and I doubt it will stop a single tourist coming to Thailand.

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Posted
4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

I wonder what will happen if the visit to Thailand is an emergency and within the three days?

I read a few days ago you apply within 3 days of your travel.

Posted
5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:


Indeed….  I often have travel at less than 12 hours notice… or have to change plans last min..,

…. Kind of makes this 3 day requirement somewhat tricky. 

I'm reviewing the situation.....I think I better think it out again.... 

Posted
4 hours ago, Upnotover said:

One minute before immigration in fact - they have already said there will be provision on arrival for those that didn't already complete it.

Lock 'em up !

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All your passport details already on their computer system. I don't understand why they need this and are the airlines going to refuse you boarding if you don't have it filled out one 15 hours before you've arrive.  What about people with their entry permit do they need to fill in another one.

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Posted
1 minute ago, arick said:

All your passport details already on their computer system. I don't understand why they need this and are the airlines going to refuse you boarding if you don't have it filled out one 15 hours before you've arrive.  What about people with their entry permit do they need to fill in another one.

 

where has it been stated the airline will refuse boarding ?

 

can you link to that please.

Posted
6 hours ago, webfact said:

Smart app versions on Android and iOS will soon be available to make the process even smoother.

Smooth as Thai silk 😕

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Posted
5 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Methinks the headline is wrong again.  "Not sooner than 3 days" would be more accurate.

Within 72 hours of arrival 

Posted
1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

I don’t think the new requirements will change the current process followed by an immigration officer. Currently they scan passports by putting them on a reader, then flip the pages to see if there are any red flags, check the photo to the face of the traveller, press the photo button and then put in a stamp. 
 

might be wrong, but I think all that ( which isn’t much) will still be done. The details from the new system are just stored in case of need at a later date.

 

One issue is that it won’t let Thailand be entered as a country of residence. Perhaps an issue for long term visa holders who actually live in Thailand. Have to make up something I guess

 

Valid points....    in which case, the only value it has is to 'locate' a visitor by the address they put in the system.... Which IF someone is a criminal, they'll put a false address in anyway, which makes a mockery of the system.

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Posted
2 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Of course they will let you board....The TDAC is not a visa and has no requirements to be met to enter Thailand......100% zero requirements.......The TDAC only collects traveler data.....Same as the old TM6.......Nothing more...

Don't hold your breath.

Posted
17 minutes ago, arick said:

All your passport details already on their computer system. I don't understand why they need this and are the airlines going to refuse you boarding if you don't have it filled out one 15 hours before you've arrive.  What about people with their entry permit do they need to fill in another one.

The reason is that the Boss of Immigration can keep telling the Government Idiots that he is overloaded with work and needs more Lackeys.    After all they barely have enough now to keep running out to get Sweet Water Drinks and Snacks all day !

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Visitors can fill in their TDAC forms three days before they arrive, inputting crucial details like passport numbers.

 

Tim on that TMT news channel, explained that it was up to 3 days before flight, so my understanding it can be done earlier, just have to wait for the cluster <deleted> to kick in.

I suspect this is just the run up to charging 300 baht for it, once established

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Singapore has a similar scheme..once you submitted your arrival details they will email you confirmation..

When you landed in Singapore you just go through the e-gates...you don't have to show QR code or Q up for immigration..

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Some people DO have difficulties filling out on-line forms.

I know I hate doing so, because they are so very often poorly designed, and normally requires too much trial and error fiddling around.

Also, I only use Linux.

And, I only use open-source browsers with no spyware.

 

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Posted
7 hours ago, webfact said:

Starting 1st May, foreign visitors heading to Thailand must fill in an online arrival card before their trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

What about people who doest have a mobile phone, what dshouuld they do? As I'm sure whe you go to the Immi they'll want a Paper filled in using a blue ballpoint pen?

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Posted
5 minutes ago, watchcat said:

What about people who doesnt have abobile phone, what do they do?

 

It seems there will be options to fill out the digital form on arrival.

 

I'm assuming there will be 'iPad stations' where this can be carried out.

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