All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand are now required to use the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which has completely replaced the traditional paper TM6 immigration form.
Last Updated: April 30th, 2025 10:19 PM
Thailand has implemented the Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) which has replaced the paper TM6 immigration form for all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea.
The TDAC streamlines entry procedures and enhances the overall travel experience for visitors to Thailand.
Here's a comprehensive guide to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is an online form that has replaced the paper-based TM6 arrival card. It provides convenience for all foreigners entering Thailand by air, land, or sea. The TDAC is used to submit entry information and health declaration details before arriving in the country, as authorized by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand.
Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Introduction Video - Learn how the new digital system works and what information you need to prepare before your trip to Thailand.
All foreigners entering Thailand are required to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before their arrival, with the following exceptions:
Foreigners should submit their arrival card information within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, including the date of arrival. This allows sufficient time for processing and verification of the information provided.
The TDAC system streamlines the entry process by digitizing the information collection that was previously done using paper forms. To submit the Digital Arrival Card, foreigners can access the Immigration Bureau website at http://tdac.immigration.go.th. The system offers two submission options:
Submitted information can be updated anytime before travel, giving travelers flexibility to make changes as needed.
The application process for the TDAC is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly. Here are the basic steps to follow:
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Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Introduction Video - This official video was released by Thailand Immigration Bureau to demonstrate how the new digital system works and what information you need to prepare before your trip to Thailand.
Note that all details must be entered in English. For dropdown fields, you can type three characters of the desired information, and the system will automatically display relevant options for selection.
To complete your TDAC application, you will need to prepare the following information:
Please note that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is not a visa. You must still ensure you have the appropriate visa or qualify for visa exemption to enter Thailand.
The TDAC system offers several advantages over the traditional paper-based TM6 form:
While the TDAC system offers many benefits, there are some limitations to be aware of:
As part of the TDAC, travelers must complete a health declaration that includes: This includes Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate for travelers from affected countries.
Important: If you declare any symptoms, you may be required to proceed to the Department of Disease Control counter before entering the immigration checkpoint.
The Ministry of Public Health has issued regulations that applicants who have travelled from or through countries declared as Yellow Fever Infected Areas must provide an International Health Certificate proving they have received a Yellow Fever vaccination.
The International Health Certificate must be submitted together with the visa application form. The traveller will also have to present the certificate to the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the port of entry in Thailand.
Nationals of the countries listed below who have not travelled from/through those countries do not require this certificate. However, they should possess concrete evidence showing that their domicile is not in an infected area to prevent unnecessary inconvenience.
The TDAC system allows you to update most of your submitted information anytime before your travel. However, as mentioned earlier, certain key personal identifiers cannot be changed. If you need to modify these critical details, you may need to submit a new TDAC application.
To update your information, simply revisit the TDAC website and log in using your reference number and other identifying information.
For more information and to submit your Thailand Digital Arrival Card, please visit the following official link:
Hello. Our client wants to enter Thailand in September. He will be in Hong Kong for 4 days beforehand. Unfortunately, he has no way (no phone) to fill out the digital arrival card in Hong Kong. Is there a solution? The colleague from the embassy mentioned tablets that would be available upon entry?
We recommend that you print the TDAC application for your client in advance.
Because when the clients arrive, only a few devices will be available, and I expect a very long queue at the TDAC devices.
What if I bought a ticket on May 9 to fly on May 10? Aviation companies can't sell tickets to Thailand for 3 days or customers will condemn them. What about if I have to stay 1 night near Donmueang airport in a hotel to connect flights? I don't think that TDAC was made by smart people.
You can submit the TDAC within 3 days of arrival so for your first scenario you simply submit it.
As for the second scenario, they have an option for "I am a transit passenger" which would be fine.
The team behind the TDAC did pretty well.
If I am just in transit from the Philippines to Bangkok and immediately onward to Germany without stopping in Bangkok, I just need to pick up my luggage and check in again, do I need the application?
Yes, you can select "Transit Passenger" if you leave the airplane. However, if you stay on board and fly without entering, the TDAC is not required.
It says submit TDAC 72 hours before arriving in Thailand. I have not seen is that Day arrive or time flight arrive? IE: I arrive 20 May at 2300. Thank you
It is really "Within 3 Days Before Arrival".
So you can submit the same day of arrival, or up to 3 days before your arrival.
Or you can use a submission service to handle the TDAC for you much earlier before your arrival.
If a foreigner has a work permit, do they also need to do it?
Yes, even if you already have a work permit, you still need to do the TDAC when entering Thailand from abroad.
If a foreigner has been in Thailand for 20 years and travels abroad, do they need to do it upon returning to Thailand?
Yes, even if you have lived in Thailand for many years, you still need to complete the TDAC as long as you are not a Thai national.
Good day! Do I need to fill anything out if I arrive in Thailand before May 1, but my return flight is at the end of May?
If you arrive before May 1, the requirement does not apply.
It is important that it is the date of arrival, not departure. TDAC is only required for those arriving on May 1 or later.
In the case of a US NAVY traveling by warship for training in Thailand, do they need to notify the system as well?
Non-Thai nationals traveling to Thailand by airplane, train, or even ship must do this.
Hi, may I ask what if I leave on May 2 at night and arrive on May 3 at midnight in Thailand? Which date should I enter on my Arrival Card since the TDAC only allows me to enter one date?
You can select Transit Passenger if your arrival date is within 1 day of your departure date.
This will make it so you do not need to fill out the accommodation.
I have a 1-year visa for staying in Thailand. Address registered with a yellow house book and ID card. Is it mandatory to fill out a TDAC form?
Yes, even if you have a one-year visa, a yellow house book, and a Thai ID card, you still need to fill out the TDAC if you are not a Thai citizen.
How long do I have to wait for the card? I haven't received it in my email?
Usually it's pretty quick. Check your spam folder for the TDAC.
Also, you could have just downloaded the PDF after you completed it.
Ask if I stay in more hotels and resorts, do I need to fill in the first and the last??
Only the first hotel
Can I apply for the entry card anytime?
You can apply for TDAC up to 3 days before your arrival.
However, there are agencies that provide services where you can apply in advance.
Do I need to apply for an exit card?
All foreigners traveling to Thailand from abroad must complete the TDAC assessment.
Full Name (as it appears in passport) has been filled in wrongly by me, how could I update that?
You need to submit a new one as your NAME is NOT an editable field.
How should I fill in the occupation section of the application form? I am a photographer, I filled in photographer, but it showed an error.
OCCUPATION field is a text field, you can enter any text. It should not display 'invalid'.
Are Permanent Residents required to submit TDAC?
Yes, unfortunately it is still required.
If you are not Thai and are entering Thailand internationally, you must complete a TDAC, just like you previously had to complete the TM6 form.
Dear TDAC Thailand,
I'm Malaysian. I have registered for TDAC in the 3 steps. The closing required a valid e-mail address to send the successful TDAC form with TDAC number to me. However, the email address can't be switched to 'small font' in the email column. Therefore, I can't receive the approval. But I managed to take a snapshot of the TDAC approval number on my phone. QUESTION, can I show the TDAC approved number during immigration check-in??? Thank you.
You can show the approval QR code/document they allow you to download.
The email version is not required, and is the same document.
Hi, I’m Laotian and planning to go on holiday in Thailand using my personal car. While filling out the required vehicle information, I noticed that I could only enter the numbers, but not the two Lao letters at the front of my plate. I was just wondering if that’s okay or if there’s another way to include the full license plate format? Thank you in advance for your help!
Put the numbers for now (hopefully they fix it)
Actually its fixed now.
You can enter letters, and numbers for the license plate.
Hi Sir, I will transit from Malaysia from Phuket to Samui. How do I apply for TDAC?
The TDAC is only required for INTERNATIONAL arrival.
If you are just taking a domestic flight it is NOT needed.
I'm trying to upload the yellow fever vaccination record in pdf (and tried jpg format) and received the following error message. Can someone help???
Http failure response for https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card-api/api/v1/arrivalcard/uploadFile?submitId=ma1oub9u2xtfuegw7tn: 403 OK
Yeah, it's a known error. Just make sure to screenshot the error.
I'm trying to upload the yellow fever vaccination record in pdf (and tried jpg format) and received the following error message. Can someone help???
Http failure response for https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card-api/api/v1/arrivalcard/uploadFile?submitId=ma1oub9u2xtfuegw7tn: 403 OK
Hello, I am leaving on May 1st from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. During my TDAC registration, under 'Arrival information: Date of arrival', the date May 2, 2025 is invalid. What should I enter?
You may need to wait 1 more day as they only allow you to submit within 3 days from the current day.
I am Belgian and have been living and working in Thailand since 2020. I have never had to fill this in, not even on paper. And I travel very regularly for my work worldwide. Do I have to fill this out again for each trip? And I cannot select Thailand where I leave in the app.
Yes you will now need to start to submit a TDAC for EACH time you arrive internationally into Thailand.
You cannot select Thailand where you leave because it's only required for entering Thailand.
Why
Good day. Please answer, if my flight details are Vladivostok-BKK by one airline Aeroflot, I will check my baggage at Bangkok airport. After I stay at the airport, I will check in for the flight to Singapore with another airline on the same day. Do I need to fill in the TDAC in this case?
Yes, you still need to submit a TDAC. However, if you select the same day for both arrival and departure, accommodation details will not be required.
So, can we not fill in the placement field? Is this allowed?
You do not fill out the accommodation field, it will appear disabled as long as you set the dates correctly.
Good day. Please answer, if my flight details are Vladivostok-BKK by one airline Aeroflot, I will check my baggage at Bangkok airport. After I stay at the airport, I will check in for the flight to Singapore on the same day. Do I need to fill in the TDAC in this case?
Yes, you still need to submit a TDAC. However, if you select the same day for both arrival and departure, accommodation details will not be required.
Do I understand correctly that if I fly with one airline in transit through Thailand and do not leave the transit zone, I do not need to fill out the TDAC?
It's still required, they even have a "I am a transit passenger, I don't stay in Thailand." option you can select if your departure is within 1 day of your arrival.
Subject: Clarification Regarding Name Format for TDAC Arrival Card Respected Sir/Madam, I am a citizen of the Republic of India and am planning to visit Thailand (Krabi and Phuket) for a holiday. As part of the travel requirements, I understand that it is mandatory to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) prior to arrival. I am fully prepared to comply with this requirement and respect all relevant rules and regulations. However, I am facing difficulty while filling out the Personal Information section of the TDAC form. Specifically, my Indian passport does not contain a “Surname” field. Instead, it only mentions the “Given Name” as “Rahul Mahesh”, and the Surname field is blank. In this situation, I kindly request your guidance on how to correctly fill out the following fields in the TDAC form to avoid any issues or delays during immigration processing at Krabi Airport: 1. Family Name (Surname) – What should I enter here? 2. First Name – Should I enter “Rahul”? 3. Middle Name – Should I enter “Mahesh”? Or leave it blank? Your assistance in clarifying this matter will be greatly appreciated, as I wish to ensure that all details are correctly submitted in accordance with immigration standards. Thank you very much for your time and support. Sincerely,
If you do not have a Family Name (Last Name, or Surname), simply enter a single dash ("-") in the TDAC form.
I could not find the country Hong Kong.
You can put HKG, and it should show you the option for Hong Kong.
Hello Admin, if a foreigner is already in Thailand and has not yet left the country, how should they fill it out? Or can they fill it out in advance?
You can fill it out in advance no more than 3 days before returning to Thailand.
For example, if you are traveling out of Thailand and flying back in 3 days, you can fill it out while you are still in Thailand.
But if you are returning in more than 3 days, the system will not allow you to fill it out yet; you will have to wait.
However, if you want to prepare earlier than that, you can hire an agency to handle it in advance.
My arrival date is on 2nd May but I can’t seem to click on the correct date. When you say within three days does it mean we have to apply in three days span and not before that?
Correct, you cannot apply further than that into the future unless you use an agency / 3rd party.
Is it necessary to complete a TDAC if I arrive around 23:20 on April 29 and pass through immigration after 00:00 on May 1 due to a delay?
Yes, if this situation occurs and you arrive after May 1, you will need to submit a TDAC.
Hello,
We are flying in June with Thai Airways from Oslo, Norway to Sydney, Australia via Bangkok with a 2 hour transit time. (TG955/TG475)
Do we need to complete a TDAC?
Thank you.
Yes, they have a transit option.
Hello, I will be arriving in Thailand from Turkey with a connecting flight from Abu Dhabi. What should I write for the flight number and the country of arrival? Turkey or Abu Dhabi? There will only be a 2-hour transfer in Abu Dhabi before heading to Thailand.
You should select Turkey because your actual departure flight is from Turkey.
I don't have a family name in my passport and in TDAC it's mandatory to fill, what should I do? As per Airlines they use the same name in both fields.
You can put "-". If you do not have a last name / family name.
What if I forgot to apply for DTAC and arrived in Bangkok? What about those who do not have a smartphone or PC?
If you do not apply for TDAC before arrival, you may encounter unavoidable issues. How can you book a ticket without digital access? If you are using a travel agency, you can simply ask the agency to handle the process for you.
Hi, would a traveller need to fill in TDAC form when they're entering Thailand before May 1st, 2025? and if they leave after May 1st, will they need to fill the same TDAC form, or a different one?
No if you arrive BEFORE May 1st then you do NOT need to submit a TDAC.
Where can I find the app? What is its name?
If you have received approval to enter Thailand but cannot go, what will happen to the TDAC approval?
At this time there is nothing
How many people can add to submit together
Many, but if you do that it will all go to one person's email.
It may be better to submit individually.
Can I submit tdac without flight number as on standby ticket
Yes, it is optional.
Can we submit tdac on the same day of departure
Yes, it is possible.
I am flying from Frankfurt to Phuket with a stop over in Bangkok. Which flight number shall I use for the form? Frankfurt - Bangkok or Bangkok - Phuket? Same question for departure the other way round.
You would use Frankfurt, as it is your origin flight.
ผู้ถือ ABTC ต้องกรอก TDAC เมื่อเข้าประเทศไทยหรือไม่?
ABTC (APEC Business Travel Card) holders still must submit a TDAC
วีซ่า mou ต้องทำการยื่นเรื่อง TDAC ไหม หรือเป็นข้อยกเว้นครับ
If you are not a Thai citizen, you still need to do TDAC
ฉันเป็นคนอินเดีย สามารถขอ TDAC ในระยะเวลา 10 วันสำหรับสองครั้งได้หรือไม่ เพราะฉันจะเข้าประเทศไทยและออกจากประเทศไทยสองครั้งในระยะเวลา 10 วันของการเดินทาง ดังนั้นฉันต้องขอ TDAC สองครั้งหรือไม่.
ฉันเป็นคนอินเดียที่เข้าประเทศไทยแล้วบินไปมาเลเซียจากประเทศไทยและกลับเข้าประเทศไทยจากมาเลเซียเพื่อเยี่ยมชมภูเก็ต ดังนั้นต้องการทราบกระบวนการ TDAC
คุณต้องทำ TDAC สองครั้ง คุณต้องมีใหม่สำหรับทุกครั้งที่คุณเข้าประเทศ ดังนั้นเมื่อคุณไปมาเลเซีย คุณต้องกรอกใหม่เพื่อแสดงให้เจ้าหน้าที่เมื่อคุณเข้าประเทศ ใบเก่าของคุณจะเป็นโมฆะเมื่อคุณออก.
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คำถามของฉันคือ ฉันจะเข้าประเทศไทยและออกจากประเทศไทยสองครั้ง ดังนั้นฉันต้องขอ TDAC สองครั้งหรือไม่??
ฉันต้องขอ TDAC จากอินเดียครั้งแรกและครั้งที่สองจากมาเลเซียในระยะเวลาเพียงหนึ่งสัปดาห์ ดังนั้นกรุณาชี้แนะฉันในเรื่องนี้.
กรุณาแนะนำวิธีแก้ไขสำหรับเรื่องนี้
Yes you need to do the TDAC for EACH entry into Thailand.
So in your case you would need TWO.
If I use a PC to fill in the TDAC info, will a printed copy of the TDAC confirmation then be accepted by the immigration control?
Yes.
What should I specify as the Country of Boarding if I am flying from Germany via Dubai to Thailand? The flight number is according to the old departure card, that of the flight with which I arrive. Previously it was Port of embarkation.. Thank you for your answers.
The original departure point, in your case, is the entry into Germany.
Thanks, so is it the flight number from Germany to Dubai?? Is that something nonsensical, or?
Thanks, so is it the flight number from Germany to Dubai?? Is that something nonsensical, or?
Only the original flight counts, not the layovers.
Do ABTC holders also need to apply?
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