Foreign travelers, specifically Russians, will now be required to present a QR code upon entry into Thailand.
Heading: Changes for Tourists Visiting Thailand from May 1st
Starting from May 1st, tourism in Thailand is getting a fresh twist! While this innovation will make vacationing a breeze, it's essential to follow the new rules. Otherwise, you might find yourself locked out of this tropical paradise, experts warn.
Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): The New Required Document
Everyone planning to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand in Thailand from May 1st needs to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online. You can find the platform on the official website of the Thai police immigration bureau. Although there's a Russian language version available, it's important to note that the digital questionnaire must be filled out in English.
How to Get Your TDAC
The TDAC questionnaire can be filled out three days before your trip, after which an email with a QR code will be sent. Make sure to have this QR code ready upon arrival in Thailand, as entry without it will be denied.
What to Expect on the TDAC
The questionnaire will require personal details like your name, date of birth, and passport information. You'll also need to share your travel dates, accommodation information, and the countries you've visited in the last two weeks.
Advantages of the TDAC
The TDAC's main benefit is the storage of your data in a digital database. This means that upon subsequent visits to Thailand, you won't have to fill out the questionnaire again, as was the case with the paper version in the past.
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[1] The process is straightforward, with the TDAC application accessible online and available in multiple languages.[2] It is recommended to fill out the TDAC three days before your trip for a smooth entry into Thailand.[3] The TDAC questionnaire must be completed in English, though a Russian language version of the platform is available.[4] Personal details, travel information, accommodation information, and health declaration about the last two weeks are required in the TDAC.[5] The digital format provides convenience, efficiency, ease of use for family members, and enhanced security, making it simpler for repeat visits to Thailand.
- From May 1st, as part of the changes for tourists visiting Thailand, everyone planning to vacation in Thailand is required to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online, which can be found on the official website of the Thai police immigration bureau and includes a Russian language version, but the digital questionnaire must be filled out in English.
- To ensure a smooth entry into Thailand, it is recommended to fill out the TDAC questionnaire three days before your trip, after which an email with a QR code will be sent that you should have ready upon arrival in Thailand, as entry without it will be denied.
- The TDAC questionnaire will require personal details such as your name, date of birth, and passport information, travel dates, accommodation information, and details about the countries you have visited in the last two weeks.
- One of the advantages of the TDAC is that upon subsequent visits to Thailand, you won't have to fill out the questionnaire again, as was the case with the paper version in the past, thanks to the digital format that provides convenience, efficiency, ease of use for family members, and enhanced security.
