NEW! Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card
Effective from 1 May 2025
Starting 1 May 2025, the Thai Immigration Bureau will replace the traditional paper arrival card with a new Digital Arrival Card system for all foreign visitors entering Thailand by air, land, or sea.
TLDR What You Need to Know:
- Who: All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand
- When: The form can be filled up to 72 hours before arrival
- How: Complete the form online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th/
We highly recommend completing this digital form before departing from your home country, especially if you may not have access to the internet upon arrival.
Step-by Step guide from Thai Immigration Bureau
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has introduced the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) to facilitate the entry process for travelers.
Who Needs to Fill Out the TDAC?
- All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand — by land, sea, or air — are required to complete the TDAC online within 3 days prior to their travel date.
- Thai nationals returning to Thailand are not required to complete the TDAC.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, please prepare the following information:
- A valid passport or travel document
- Your personal details (full name, date of birth, nationality)
- Your travel itinerary (flight number, arrival date, accommodation in Thailand)
- Any necessary health declarations
How to Complete the TDAC
- Visit the official website: td.immigration.go.th
Alternatively, you can scan the QR code provided at the port of entry. - Click on the “Arrival Card” button.
- Provide your passport information by:
- Uploading a clear photo of your passport, or
- Manually entering your details in English.
- Enter your travel itinerary, including:
- Flight details
- Arrival date
- Hotel or accommodation address in Thailand
- If your nationality or recent travel history involves high-risk areas (within 14 days), you may be prompted to provide additional health declaration information.
- If traveling with others (family or group), click “Add” to enter their information using the same steps.
- Review all the information carefully. To make changes, click the “Edit” button.
- Enter your email address to receive confirmation of your submission.
- Agree to the terms and conditions, then click “Submit” to finalize.
After Submission
- You will receive a confirmation email.
- Download and keep a copy of the TDAC submission evidence.
- Present this confirmation upon arrival in Thailand.
Important: Completion of the TDAC is mandatory. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry by immigration officers.