Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) : Essential Information All Tourists Should Know

New Rule Alert! 

Make sure you are up to date with the latest travel rules and entry requirements set by Thailand. One of the most important steps before arriving is to follow Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) process. This new digital system has been designed to make your arrival smoother and more secure when checking your documentation at the immigration checkpoint.

Now, completing the TDAC is mandatory for most international visitors. It's part of Thailand’s initiative to streamline immigration procedures and ensure all travelers meet health, safety, and documentation requirements. 

What is Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

TDAC stands for Thailand Digital Arrival Card — a digital immigration form that replaces the traditional paper arrival/departure card (TM.6). This system was introduced to modernize the immigration process, reduce wait times at checkpoints, and enhance data collection for tourism and national security purposes. Travelers entering Thailand must complete this online form before their trip, providing details such as passport information, accommodation in Thailand, travel history, and reason for entry.

Why TDAC is Important?

This form will play a crucial role in helping the Thai government manage immigration efficiently. It allows authorities to pre-screen travelers, identify potential risks, and monitor the influx of visitors for tourism data analysis. Skipping this step could result in longer immigration processing or denied entry.

How to Register to Get a Visa Through TDAC

To register for the TDAC, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official TDAC website
2. Select the Arrival Card button
3. Fill in your personal details and your travel related info.

Make sure to complete this process at least 72 hours before your arrival.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card: A Guide for Travelers

What is it?

• An online arrival card that will replace the paper TM6 immigration form.
• A digital system to streamline the entry process for foreign visitors.

Who needs to complete it?

• All foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea.

Who is exempt?

• Individuals transiting or transferring through Thailand without passing through immigration control.
• Those entering with a border pass.

When do you need to complete it?

• Within 3 days prior to your arrival date in Thailand.
• The system will open for submissions starting April 28, 2025, for those arriving on May 1st.

How to register?

• Visit the official Thailand Immigration Bureau website: TDAC website

Information required for the TDAC:

• Personal & Passport Information
• Personal Information
• Travel Information: Date of arrival, country where you boarded, purpose of travel, mode of travel (air, land, or sea) and transport details (flight/vehicle number), intended date and mode of departure (if known).
• Accommodation Information in Thailand
• Health Declaration: Countries visited in the past two weeks, details of Yellow Fever vaccination (if applicable), and any symptoms experienced in the past two weeks.

Key Points:

• The TDAC is not a visa. You still need to ensure you have the correct visa or qualify for visa exemption.
• Once submitted, certain key information (full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth) cannot be updated.
• All information must be entered in English.
• You will receive an acknowledgment email upon submission, which you must present with your travel documents at the immigration checkpoint in Thailand.
• You can submit the TDAC individually or as a group.

Thailand is ready to welcome you — but make sure you’re fully prepared by completing your TDAC registration first. 

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