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By Vipul Jain | 25 Aug, 2025
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is an online immigration form that replaces the old paper-based TM6 arrival card. Every foreign traveler entering Thailand must complete the TDAC to ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry.
The TDAC provides convenience for all foreigners entering Thailand by air, land, or sea. As per the Ministry of Public Health, the TDAC helps authorities access traveler information and health declarations before arrival.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card was introduced to simplify travel procedures and make immigration faster for tourists, business travelers, and long-term residents. The only exception is travelers who are transiting without passing immigration.
The TDAC is required for all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea, regardless of their:
This includes:
Thai citizens do not need to apply for the TDAC.
Travelers should apply at least 3 days before entering Thailand.
Example:
If arriving on June 7, 2025, you should apply on June 4, 2025.
You may still apply on the day of arrival, but early submission avoids delays and gives time for verification.
The TDAC system digitizes all traveler information and connects it with the Thai Immigration Bureau’s biometric database for fast verification.
Travelers can complete the TDAC through the:
You can choose:
Certain details can be updated before arrival, giving flexibility to applicants.
The application process for TDAC is simple. Travelers must complete the online form before boarding their flight. You can register through the official Thai immigration website or the official mobile app.
To avoid delays, apply at least 72 hours (3 days) before your arrival. Here’s how:
Steps to Apply:
Open the official TDAC page on the Thai Immigration website. Make sure it is the correct government website to avoid scams.
Provide your passport details, flight information, accommodation address, and contact number.
During the application, you will be asked for:
After submission, you will receive an electronic confirmation.
A digital copy is sufficient, but keeping a printed backup is recommended.
The TDAC is free of charge.
You can update certain travel or accommodation details later using your reference number.
However, name, date of birth, passport number, and nationality cannot be edited. If incorrect, you must submit a new TDAC.
Note: Avoid third-party websites, as the government is not responsible for extra fees they charge.
You must provide the following information:
Personal Information
Residence Information
Travel Information
Accommodation Information
Health Information
The TDAC is not a visa.
Travelers must still meet visa requirements or qualify for a visa exemption.
Compared to the TM6 paper form, TDAC offers:
Along with these benefits, there are some limitations as well. Let’s explore them below.
Travelers should be aware of the following:
Since the TDAC system is new, such limitations are to be expected. When applying, you must also fulfill the health declaration requirements discussed below.
As part of the TDAC, travelers must provide:
Travelers showing symptoms may be directed to the Department of Disease Control for screening.
Although the TDAC application is simple, keep these points in mind:
Thailand’s beaches, markets, and temples are now even more accessible thanks to digital systems like the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. With just a few clicks, you can complete your TDAC and prepare for a smooth entry.
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Yes, from May 1, 2025, an arrival card has become mandatory for all foreign travelers who are visiting Thailand, regardless of your travel mode (air, land, or sea) and your traveling purpose, whether it is for business, tourism, or long-term stay in the country.
To enter Thailand if you are from a visa-free country like India, you are required to have your valid passport and Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and if you are from countries that require a visa to enter Thailand then along with these documents.
The new entry rule for Thailand is the launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) that replaces the traditional paperwork application. From May 2025 onwards, foreign travelers, whether they are from visa-free countries or another, need to have a TDAC card to enter Thailand no matter for what purpose and from which travel mode they are coming from.
To enter Thailand, foreign travelers need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before their arrival. The card is a replacement for the old TMK paper form. It is mandatory for all non-Thai citizens to have this card before they visit the country.
To fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card, visit the official site of TDAC, click on new application, provide the requested details such as your name, passport number, accommodation details, traveling purpose, and entry port. After that, upload a clear picture of the bio page of your passport, cross-check all the information, and submit the form.
There is no fee for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). You can apply for the card for free using the official immigration website of the country or a mobile app. The online system of the Digital Arrival Card is the same as the entry process for countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
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