TDAC vs Visa on Arrival – What’s the Difference for Thailand Travelers in 2025?

🇹🇭 TDAC vs Visa on Arrival – What’s the Difference in 2025?

Planning a trip to Thailand in 2025? You’ve probably heard about the new TDAC requirement and the traditional Visa on Arrival (VoA).

Here’s a simple breakdown of TDAC vs Visa on Arrival, who needs what, and how TycoonDMC can help you apply with ease.

📌 What is TDAC?

TDAC stands for Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

🔹 It is mandatory for all non-Thai tourists starting May 2025
🔹 It is not a visa, but a pre-arrival registration
🔹 You must apply before boarding your flight
🔹 Required even if you are eligible for Visa on Arrival or Visa-Free Entry

✅ TDAC is Required If You Are:

  • 🇮🇳 Indian citizen (Visa on Arrival eligible)

  • 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi, 🇳🇵 Nepali, 🇱🇰 Sri Lankan

  • 🇦🇪 GCC residents traveling to Thailand

  • Any nationality not exempt from entry pre-registration

🛃 What is Visa on Arrival?

Thailand offers Visa on Arrival (VoA) to passport holders from 19 countries, including:

  • India

  • China

  • Kazakhstan

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Bhutan

  • Sri Lanka

  • Georgia, and more.

You get the visa upon landing, for 15 days stay, by showing:

✅ Return ticket
✅ Hotel booking
✅ Funds of 10,000 THB (cash/card)
✅ Passport with 6-month validity
✅ Printed TDAC Confirmation

💡 Without TDAC, airlines may deny boarding.

⚖️ TDAC vs Visa on Arrival – Key Differences

Feature TDAC Visa on Arrival
Type Entry Registration (online) Visa (granted on arrival)
Required for All foreign tourists Only 19 eligible countries
Where to apply Online before flight At airport on arrival
Processing Time 1–2 working days 15–45 mins at airport
Mandatory in 2025? ✅ Yes, starting May 2025 ✅ For select countries
Who helps apply? TycoonDMC – full service 🧳 TycoonDMC offers combo 👌

📝 When Should I Apply for TDAC?

👉 At least 5 days before your flight
👉 Use a registered agent like TycoonDMC
👉 You’ll receive a PDF confirmation to show airline staff during check-in

💳 Cost of TDAC + VoA Combo

TycoonDMC offers an affordable package:

✅ TDAC Application
✅ Visa on Arrival Form & Support
✅ 4N/5D Thailand Combo Tour (optional)
✅ Hotel, transfers, and sightseeing deals

💬 Starting from ₹249 for TDAC only
🧳 ₹28,500 onwards with tour combo

✈️ Let Us Handle It All

Skip the confusion. TycoonDMC is a Thailand-based DMC trusted by thousands of Indian and worldwide travelers.

🛂 Apply for TDAC here:
👉 Thailand TDAC Visa Assistance

📞 Chat with our support team on WhatsApp:
👉 +66 638-791631

✅ Summary

If you are traveling to Thailand in 2025… You must:
🇮🇳 From India or 🇧🇩 Bangladesh Apply for TDAC + get Visa on Arrival
🧳 From UAE, Oman, Qatar Apply for TDAC + visa (if needed)
🇷🇺 From Russia or 🇨🇳 China Apply for TDAC + VoA or tourist visa

Don’t wait — apply early and travel stress-free ✈️