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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
The Thai arrival card is mandatory for every foreign national entering Thailand by air, land or sea. Complete your TDAC entry form online before arrival — it replaces the old TM6 paper card and is checked at immigration when you land.
How to apply for your Thailand arrival card
Follow these three steps to complete your Thailand digital arrival card before you travel.
Fill out the Thai arrival card form online
Enter your personal details, passport information, travel dates, accommodation address in Thailand, and health declaration.
Receive your TDAC by email
After submission, keep the confirmation sent to your email somewhere you can access while travelling.
Show your TDAC when entering Thailand
Keep your Thailand arrival card confirmation available at immigration — officers may ask for it when entering Thailand.
Do I need a Thailand arrival card?
Yes. Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea generally need to complete the Thailand digital arrival card before they arrive. It is an entry declaration, separate from any visa that may apply to your trip.
The Thailand arrival card should be completed during the permitted three-day window, including the day of arrival. Limited exceptions may apply to travellers who transit without passing immigration control or enter using a Border Pass; check the official rules for your itinerary.
What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?
The Thailand digital arrival card is a digital entry form that replaced the old TM6 paper arrival card. It records the travel and contact details requested for a journey to Thailand before the traveller reaches immigration.
The Thai arrival card applies to foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea. It is not a visa, a ticket, or permission to enter; it is a separate declaration used as part of the arrival process.
Complete the Thailand entry form before arrival, including your arrival date.
Thailand tourist visa or Thailand arrival card: which do you need?
A Thailand tourist visa and a Thailand arrival card do different jobs. A visa relates to whether you may travel to Thailand for a particular purpose and length of stay. The Thailand digital arrival card is an entry declaration completed close to the date of travel.
Whether you need a Thailand tourist visa depends on your nationality, passport, purpose of travel and the current entry rules. Some travellers can visit without applying for a visa in advance, while others must obtain one before departure. Check the official visa guidance that applies to your passport, rather than relying on a general rule for another traveller.
You may need the Thai arrival card even when no visa is required. Likewise, having a visa does not replace the Thailand entry form. Keep the two requirements separate when preparing your trip: one concerns visa eligibility, and the other helps document your arrival details for immigration. A TDAC confirmation is not evidence of visa eligibility or a substitute for a valid passport.
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What you need before you start your Thailand entry form
Have your passport details ready exactly as shown in the document, including names, number, nationality and expiry date. A small spelling difference can make a confirmation harder to match to your travel documents.
You will also need your arrival and departure dates, flight number when it applies, and the address of your accommodation in Thailand. Keep these details consistent with your itinerary.
Review any health declaration or other requested travel information before submitting. Start only once your travel dates are confirmed, including the arrival date, so the Thailand arrival card is filed correctly.
If you are travelling with family or friends, collect each person’s passport information before you begin. Shared flights and hotels can make preparation easier, but each traveller’s details must still be accurate. Taking a few minutes to compare the form with passports and booking confirmations helps keep the arrival process straightforward.
Mistakes that hold travellers up at immigration
Most avoidable issues come from details that do not match the passport or itinerary. Enter your given names and surname in the same order and spelling used in your passport, and check the passport number, nationality and date of birth before submission.
Use the accommodation address you expect to use on arrival, rather than a vague destination. If your flight number, dates or hotel changes after you prepare the Thailand entry form, review the confirmation and follow the appropriate official process if an update is needed. A TDAC record should reflect the actual journey, not an earlier draft itinerary.
Do not assume one arrival card covers every person in a group. Each traveller needs their own required details, including children. Filing outside the allowed three-day period can also mean the form is not ready when you travel. A final check before departure is often enough to catch a transposed number or missing accommodation detail.
After you receive your Thailand arrival card
Read the confirmation carefully while your itinerary is still in front of you. Make sure the traveller details, travel date and accommodation information match the documents you will carry. If something looks wrong, address it before leaving for the airport or border.
Keep the confirmation available in your email, on your phone or as a saved copy before departing. Internet access is not always convenient after landing, so make it easy to show at immigration if requested. Save the TDAC confirmation where it can be found without searching through a busy inbox.
The confirmation does not replace your passport, visa or any other travel document. It is simply one item to keep accessible during the arrival process, alongside the documents that establish your identity and travel permission.
Entering Thailand by land or sea
The Thailand arrival card is not only relevant to passengers flying into the country. The same entry requirement can apply when entering Thailand through a land border, a seaport or as part of a cruise itinerary.
For land and sea journeys, prepare the Thailand entry form with the transport and accommodation information available for your route. Requirements can depend on how you enter and your travel circumstances, so leave time to check the official guidance before setting off.
What happens if you arrive without one
Arriving without a correctly prepared Thailand arrival card can create questions or delays during the entry process. Immigration officers may need you to complete or clarify the required information before they can continue processing your arrival.
Preparing the form within the allowed period and checking the confirmation before travel is the straightforward way to avoid an unnecessary issue at the border. Always follow instructions from immigration officers and the official government portal for your journey.
Thailand arrival card: frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Thailand digital arrival card and the TDAC entry form.
When should I submit the Thailand TDAC?
Submit the Thailand arrival card before arrival, including the day you arrive. Do not file it too early: prepare your itinerary first, then submit closer to your travel dates so that your information reflects the trip you are about to take.
Is the official Thailand TDAC free?
Yes. The official Thailand entry form on the government portal is free of charge. This website is an independent private service; any optional fee here relates to review and processing assistance, not to a government charge for the arrival card.
Is the Thailand TDAC the same as a visa?
No. The Thailand arrival card is an entry declaration, while a Thailand tourist visa concerns permission to travel and stay. Your visa requirement depends on your nationality and travel plans, so check official visa guidance separately from the arrival-card requirement.
Who needs to complete the TDAC?
Foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea generally need to complete the Thai arrival card. Limited exceptions may apply to travellers in transit who do not pass immigration control or to Border Pass travellers, so verify the official rules for your route.
What information do I need for the Thailand entry form?
Prepare your passport details, travel dates, transport details such as a flight number when applicable, and your accommodation address in Thailand. You may also be asked for health or travel information, so have your itinerary available and enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.
Will I receive a confirmation email?
Yes. After submission, the confirmation for your Thailand digital arrival card is sent to the email address you provide. Check that address before you travel, save the confirmation to your phone, and make sure the traveller and itinerary details are correct.
Do I need a Thailand tourist visa as well as the TDAC?
You may. Visa eligibility is based on nationality, purpose of travel and intended stay, while the Thailand arrival card is a separate declaration for entering Thailand. A visa exemption does not automatically remove the arrival-card requirement, and an approved visa does not replace it.
How soon before entering Thailand should I file?
File within the three-day period before arrival, counting the arrival date. Waiting until you have your final flight, accommodation and passport details helps avoid avoidable corrections, while leaving enough time to review the confirmation before departure.
Can I complete one Thailand arrival card for my whole family?
Each traveller needs their own required arrival information, including children. A booking may share travel and accommodation details, but every passport must be represented accurately. Review each traveller’s confirmation rather than assuming a single record covers the entire family.