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.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Requirements
Last Updated: May 12th, 2025 12:56 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.
Table of Contents
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Introduction
- Who Must Submit a TDAC
- When to Submit Your TDAC
- How Does the TDAC System Work?
- TDAC System Version History
- TDAC Application Process
- TDAC Application Screenshots - New Application
- TDAC Application Screenshots - Edit Application
- Thailand TDAC Immigration Video
- Required Information for TDAC Submission
- Benefits of the TDAC System
- TDAC Limitations and Restrictions
- Health Declaration Requirements
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements
- Updating Your TDAC Information
- Latest Discussions About TDAC
- Comments about TDAC
Introduction to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card
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.
Who Must Submit a TDAC
All foreigners entering Thailand are required to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before their arrival, with the following exceptions:
- Foreigners transiting or transferring in Thailand without going through immigration control
- Foreigners entering Thailand using a Border Pass
When to Submit Your TDAC
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.
How Does the TDAC System Work?
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:
- Individual submission - For solo travelers
- Group submission - For families or groups traveling together
Submitted information can be updated anytime before travel, giving travelers flexibility to make changes as needed.
TDAC Application Process
The application process for the TDAC is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly. Here are the basic steps to follow:
- Visit the official TDAC website at http://tdac.immigration.go.th
- Choose between individual or group submission
- Complete the required information in all sections:
- Personal Information
- Trip & Accommodation Information
- Health Declaration
- Submit your application
- Save or print your confirmation for reference
TDAC Application Screenshots
Click on any image to view details
TDAC System Version History
Release Version 2025.04.02, April 30, 2025
- Improved the display of multilingual text in the system.
- Updated the "Phone Number" field on the "Personal Information" page by adding a placeholder example.
- Improved the "City/State of Residence" field on the "Personal Information" page to support multilingual input.
Thailand TDAC Immigration Video
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.
Required Information for TDAC Submission
To complete your TDAC application, you will need to prepare the following information:
1. Passport Information
- Family name (surname)
- First name (given name)
- Middle name (if applicable)
- Passport number
- Nationality/Citizenship
2. Personal Information
- Date of birth
- Occupation
- Gender
- Visa number (if applicable)
- Country of residence
- City/State of residence
- Phone number
3. Travel Information
- Date of arrival
- Country where you boarded
- Purpose of travel
- Mode of travel (air, land, or sea)
- Mode of transport
- Flight number/Vehicle number
- Date of departure (if known)
- Departure mode of travel (if known)
4. Accommodation Information in Thailand
- Type of accommodation
- Province
- District/Area
- Sub-District/Sub-Area
- Post code (if known)
- Address
5. Health Declaration Information
- Countries visited within two weeks before arrival
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (if applicable)
- Date of vaccination (if applicable)
- Any symptoms experienced in the past two weeks
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.
Benefits of the TDAC System
The TDAC system offers several advantages over the traditional paper-based TM6 form:
- Faster immigration processing upon arrival
- Reduced paperwork and administrative burden
- Ability to update information before travel
- Enhanced data accuracy and security
- Improved tracking capabilities for public health purposes
- More sustainable and environmentally friendly approach
- Integration with other systems for a smoother travel experience
TDAC Limitations and Restrictions
While the TDAC system offers many benefits, there are some limitations to be aware of:
- Once submitted, certain key information cannot be updated, including:
- Full Name (as it appears in passport)
- Passport Number
- Nationality/Citizenship
- Date of Birth
- All information must be entered in English only
- Internet access is required to complete the form
- The system may experience high traffic during peak travel seasons
Health Declaration Requirements
As part of the TDAC, travelers must complete a health declaration that includes: This includes Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate for travelers from affected countries.
- List of countries visited within two weeks before arrival
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate status (if required)
- Declaration of any symptoms experienced in the past two weeks, including:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Rash
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Jaundice
- Cough or shortness of breath
- Enlarged lymph glands or tender lumps
- Other (with specification)
Important: If you declare any symptoms, you may be required to proceed to the Department of Disease Control counter before entering the immigration checkpoint.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements
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.
Countries Declared as Yellow Fever Infected Areas
Africa
South America
Central America & Caribbean
Updating Your TDAC Information
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.
Official Thailand TDAC Related Links
For more information and to submit your Thailand Digital Arrival Card, please visit the following official link:
- Official TDAC Website - Thailand Immigration Bureau
- International Health Certificate Requirements - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 04/04/2025 - ไทยเที่ยวไทย - TATKB
- 04/04/2025 - TDAC Country of Residence Update - TAT News
- 31/03/2025 - Thailand Immigration Bureau Facebook Post
- 05/03/2025 - Ministry Details on TDAC Implementation
- 24/02/2025 - MNRE Announcement on TDAC
- 03/02/2025 - Thailand to Start Online TM6 on 1 May 2025
- 03/02/2025 - Public Relations Department Announcement
- 03/02/2025 - Chiang Mai Airport Customs Announcement
- 31/01/2025 - Thailand Government Announcement
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Comments (615)
Yas•May 12th, 2025 12:21 PMI am boarding at London Gatwick then changing planes in Dubai. Do I put London Gatwick or Dubai as where I boarded?
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 12:54 PMFor the TDAC you would choose Dubai => Bangkok as it is the arrival flight.
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 12:03 PM完成登記後會立即收到電郵嗎？ 過了一天仍未收到電郵有何解決方法？感謝
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 12:56 PM批准應該立即生效，但 https://tdac.immigration.go.th 上報告了錯誤。
或者，如果您在 72 小時內抵達，您也可以在 https://tdac.agents.co.th/ 免費申請
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 9:47 AMKalau sudah isi dan dah sampai masanya kami ada emergency tak boleh pergi, boleh cancel tak? perlu isi apa tak kalau nak batal?
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 10:21 AMAnda tidak perlu melakukan apa-apa untuk membatalkan TDAC. Biarkan ia tamat tempoh, dan lain kali memohon TDAC baharu.
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 10:44 PMI might extend my trip and my change my return date from Thailand back to India. Can i update the return date and flight details after arriving in Thailand?
Anonymous•May 12th, 2025 12:29 AMFor the TDAC it's not required at the moment to update anything after your arrival date.
Only your current plans on the day of your arrival need to be on the TDAC.
Suhada•May 11th, 2025 4:49 PMJika saya pakai border past tapi dah isi borang tdac.saya hanya pergi 1hari saja macam mana Nak batalkan ya
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 5:41 PMWalaupun anda hanya masuk sehari, atau bahkan hanya masuk sejam dan terus keluar, anda masih perlu TDAC. Semua yang masuk ke Thailand melalui border perlu isikan TDAC, tidak kira berapa lama mereka tinggal.
TDAC juga tidak perlu dibatalkan. Bila anda tidak guna, ia akan tamat sendiri.
Terry•May 11th, 2025 3:04 PMHi, do you know is the same digital arrival card used when leaving thailand? Filled out the form at the kiosk on arrival, but no sure if that covers departure? Thabking you Terry
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 3:44 PMAt the moment they do not ask for the TDAC when leaving Thailand, but it is starting to be required for some types of visa submissions from within Thailand.
For example the LTR visa is requiring the TDAC if you arrived after May 1st.
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 3:46 PMThe TDAC is only required for entry at the moment, but this may change in the future.
It appears the BOI is already requiring the TDAC for applicants applying within Thailand for the LTR if they arrived after May 1st.
Immanuel•May 11th, 2025 12:11 PMHi, I’ve arrived in Thailand, but I need to extend my stay by one day. How can I modify my return details? The return date on my TDAC application is no longer accurate
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 12:20 PMYou do not need to modify your TDAC after you already arrived. It is not required to keep the TDAC updated after you already entered.
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 10:28 AMhow should i change visa type if i submitted a wrong one and get approved?
James•May 11th, 2025 2:15 AMWhat do i do if i submit, and no TDAC file comes?
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 2:13 PMYou can try contact the following TDAC support channels:
If you submitted your TDAC on "tdac.immigration.go.th" then: [email protected]
And if you submitted your TDAC on "tdac.agents.co.th" then: [email protected]
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 2:14 AMIf i live in bangkok do i need the tdac ??
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 2:14 PMFor the TDAC it does not matter where you live in Thailand.
All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must obtain a TDAC.
Anonymous•May 10th, 2025 7:20 AMI can't select WATTHANA for District, Area
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 12:36 AMYeah i cant select that either in the TDAC
Anonymous•May 11th, 2025 3:22 PMSelect “Vadhana” in the list
Dave •May 9th, 2025 9:52 PMCan we submit early 60 days earlier? Also how about transit? Do we need to fill it up?
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 11:28 PMYou can use this service here to submit your TDAC more than 3 days before your arrival.
Yes, even for transit you have to fill it out, you can select the same arrival and departure days. This will disable the accommodation requirements for the TDAC.
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 8:32 PMWhat to do if my travel to Thailand is cancelled after submitting TDAC?
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 9:08 PMYou do not need to do anything to your TDAC if your travel is cancelled to Thailand, and next time you can just submit a new TDAC.
Damiano •May 9th, 2025 6:04 PMHello, I need to stay one day in Bangkok and then go to Cambodia and return to Bangkok 4 days later, do I need to fill out two TDACs? Thank you
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 7:46 PMYes, you still need to fill out the TDAC even if you stay in Thailand for only one day.
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 5:09 PMWhy is it that after filling it out the fee shows as 0, but then proceeding to the next step shows a charge of over 8000 Thai Baht?
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 6:03 PMHow many people do you want to submit to TDAC? Is it 30 people?
If the arrival date is within 72 hours, it is free.
Please try clicking back to see if you missed something.
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 3:11 PMComes up with spurious error message, to the effect - entry error for an unknown reason
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 6:01 PMFor the agents TDAC support email, you can email a screenshot to [email protected]
Dmitry •May 9th, 2025 2:32 PMWhat to do if the TDAC card is not filled out upon arrival in Thailand?
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 6:01 PMUpon arrival, you can use the TDAC kiosks, but be aware that the queue can be very long.
wannapa•May 9th, 2025 8:23 AMIf I do not submit the TDAC in advance, can I still enter the country?
Anonymous•May 9th, 2025 1:39 PMYou can submit the TDAC upon arrival, but there will be a long queue. It is advisable to submit the TDAC in advance.
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 10:09 PMDoes the TDAC form need to be printed when there are people who are permanent residents with a short trip home to Norway?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 11:42 PMAll non-Thai citizens traveling to Thailand must now submit a TDAC. It does not need to be printed, you can use a screenshot.
Markus Clavadetscher•May 8th, 2025 6:39 PMI have filled out the TDAC form, will I receive feedback or an email?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 7:12 PMYes, you should receive an email after submitting your TDAC.
OH HANNA•May 8th, 2025 6:00 PMPlease cancel the esim payment
Johnson •May 8th, 2025 5:43 PMIs it still required to fill out the ETA on June 1, 2025, after I have filled out the TDAC?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 6:02 PMThe ETA is not confirmed, only the TDAC.
We do not yet know what will happen with the ETA.
Johnson •May 8th, 2025 7:19 PMDoes the ETA still need to be filled out?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 8:20 AMHello. I want to apply for TDAC through your agency. I see in your agency's form that you can only enter details for one traveler. There are four of us flying to Thailand. Does that mean we need to fill out four different forms and wait for approval four times?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 3:47 PMFor our TDAC form, you can submit up to 100 applications in one application. Just click 'add application' on the second page, and it will allow you to pre-fill the travel details from the current traveler.
Erwin Ernst •May 8th, 2025 3:21 AMIs the TDAC also required for children (9 years)?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 4:21 AMYes, the TDAC is required for all children and every age.
Patrick Mihoub•May 7th, 2025 9:32 PMI can't understand how you can set such a huge change in the Thai immigration system and rules with such poor application, which doesn't work properly and doesn't take into consideration all the different situations of foreign people in your country, especially the residents... have you thought about them??? We are actually out of Thailand and we can't proceed with this TDAC form, completely bugged.
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 12:25 AMIf you are having issues with the TDAC, try this agent form: https://tdac.agents.co.th (it will not fail, just may take up to an hour for approval).
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 9:18 PMCan I apply for TDAC via the above link provided on this website? Is it an official website for TDAC? How to verify this website is reliable and not a scam?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 12:26 AMThe TDAC service link we provide is NOT a scam and is free if you are arriving within 72 hours.
It will queue your TDAC submission for approval and is very reliable.
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 8:29 PMIf we are flying with a transfer, May 25 Moscow - China, May 26 China - Thailand. Should we write China - Bangkok for the country of departure and flight number?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 12:29 AMFor TDAC, we indicate the flight from China to Bangkok — the country of departure is China, and the flight number is for this segment.
Frank Hafner•May 7th, 2025 4:01 PMCan I fill out the TDAC on Saturday if I fly on Monday? Will the confirmation arrive in time?
Anonymous•May 8th, 2025 12:28 AMYes, the TDAC approval is immediate. Alternatively, you can use our agency and receive approval on average within 5 to 30 minutes: https://tdac.agents.co.th
Leon Zangari•May 7th, 2025 1:50 PMIt won’t let me input accommodation details. The accommodation section won’t open.
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 1:54 PMOn the official TDAC form, if you set the departure date the same as the arrival day, it will NOT let you fill out accommodation.
A.K.te h•May 7th, 2025 10:14 AMWhat should I fill out for the arrival visa?
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 12:01 PMVOA stands for Visa on Arrival. If you're from a country eligible for a 60-day visa exemption, select 'Visa Exempt' instead.
Roch•May 7th, 2025 8:32 AMIf a foreigner has filled out the TDAC and has entered Thailand, but wants to postpone the return date after the notified date by one day, what should be done?
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 12:00 PMIf you submit the TDAC and enter the country, no further changes are necessary, even if your plans change after arriving in Thailand.
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 11:47 PMThank Q
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 11:53 PMWhich country should I indicate for a flight departing from Paris with a stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE?
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 12:20 AMFor the TDAC, you choose the last leg of the journey, so it will be the flight number for the flight to the United Arab Emirates.
Simone Chiari •May 6th, 2025 9:42 PMHello, I am arriving in Thailand from Italy but with a stopover in China... which flight should I enter when filling out the TDAC?
Anonymous•May 7th, 2025 12:19 AMFor the TDAC, use the last flight segment number.
Wolfgang Weinbrecht•May 6th, 2025 8:06 PMHow to delete a wrong application for?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 9:13 PMYou do not need to delete wrong TDAC applications.
You can edit the TDAC, or simply resubmit it.
Wolfgang Weinbrecht•May 6th, 2025 7:29 PMHello, I filled the form this morning for our next trip to Thailand. Unfortunately, I am not able to fill in the arrival date which is Oct 4! The only date being accepted is today's date. What do I need to do?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 11:02 PMTo apply early for the TDAC you can use this form https://tdac.site
It will allow you to apply early for an $8 fee.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 6:08 PMGood afternoon. Please tell me, if tourists arrive in Thailand on May 10, I filled out the application now (May 6) - at the last stage it asks to pay $10. If I do not pay, it will not be submitted. If I fill it out tomorrow, it will be free, right?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 6:10 PMIf you simply wait 3 days until arrival, the fee will become $0, as the service is not needed and you can save the form data.
A.K.te h•May 6th, 2025 11:21 AMGood morning
What are the costs if I fill in the TDAC more than 3 days in advance via your site. Thank you.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 11:59 AMFor an early TDAC application, we charge $10. However, if you submit within 3 days of receipt, the cost is $0.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 10:21 AMMy gender was wrong, do I need to make a new application?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 10:56 AMYou can submit a new TDAC, or if you used an agent just email them.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 11:00 AMThank you
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 9:36 AMWhat to enter if there is no return ticket?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 12:00 PMA return ticket for the TDAC form is required ONLY IF you do not have a place of residence.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 9:00 AMGoing backwards. No one has filled in Tm6 for years.
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 12:00 PMThe TDAC was pretty straightforward for me.
vicki goh•May 6th, 2025 12:17 AMI filled in the middle name, but I cannot change it, what should I do?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 1:26 AMTo change the middle name, you need to submit a new TDAC application.
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 10:58 PMIf I cannot register, can I do it at the checkpoint?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 1:27 AMYes, you can apply for the TDAC upon arrival, but there may be a very long queue.
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 10:57 PMIf I cannot do it, can I do it at the checkpoint?
sian •May 5th, 2025 8:38 PMเราต้องส่ง TDAC ใหม่อีกครั้งหรือไม่ถ้าเราทิ้งประเทศไทยและกลับมาหลังจาก 12 วัน?
Anonymous•May 6th, 2025 1:27 AMไม่จำเป็นต้องมี TDAC ใหม่เมื่อออกจากประเทศไทย TDAC จำเป็นต้องมีเมื่อเข้าประเทศเท่านั้น
ดังนั้นในกรณีของคุณคุณจะต้องมี TDAC เมื่อคุณกลับมาที่ประเทศไทย
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 5:47 PMDo I need a valid red health certificate when entering Thailand from Africa? I have the yellow vaccination card, and it is valid?
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 8:33 PMIf you are entering Thailand from Africa, you do not need to upload the yellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card) when filling out the TDAC form.
However, please note that you must carry a valid yellow card, as Thai immigration or health officials may check it at the airport. There is no need to provide a red health certificate.
A•May 5th, 2025 2:49 PMข้อมูลการมาถึงใดที่ฉันต้องกรอกถ้าฉันลงจอดที่กรุงเทพฯ แต่จากนั้นฉันจะทรานซิทไปยังเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศอื่นในประเทศไทย? ฉันควรกรอกเที่ยวบินที่มาถึงกรุงเทพฯ หรือเที่ยวบินสุดท้าย?
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 3:09 PMใช่สำหรับ TDAC คุณต้องเลือกเที่ยวบินสุดท้ายที่คุณจะมาถึงประเทศไทย
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 1:18 PMทรานซิทจากลาวไปฮ่องกงภายใน 1 วัน ฉันต้องสมัคร TDAC หรือไม่?
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 2:18 PMตราบใดที่คุณออกจากเครื่องบินคุณจะต้องทำ TDAC
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 11:21 AMฉันถือหนังสือเดินทางไทยแต่แต่งงานกับชาวต่างชาติและอาศัยอยู่ต่างประเทศมากกว่าห้าปี หากฉันต้องการเดินทางกลับประเทศไทยฉันต้องสมัคร TDAC หรือไม่?
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 11:33 AMถ้าคุณบินเข้ามาด้วยหนังสือเดินทางไทยของคุณคุณไม่จำเป็นต้องสมัคร TDAC
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 10:52 AMI have submitted my application, how can I know, or where can I check if the barcode has arrived?
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 11:10 AMคุณต้องรับอีเมลหรือถ้าคุณใช้พอร์ทัลของเรา คุณสามารถกดปุ่มเข้าสู่ระบบและดาวน์โหลดหน้าสถานะที่มีอยู่
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 9:06 AMสวัสดีหลังจากกรอกแบบฟอร์มแล้ว มีค่าธรรมเนียมการชำระเงิน $10 สำหรับผู้ใหญ่หรือไม่?
หน้าปกระบุ: TDAC ฟรี ไม่มีค่าใช้จ่ายโปรดระวังการหลอกลวง
Anonymous•May 5th, 2025 11:09 AMสำหรับ TDAC นั้นฟรี 100% แต่ถ้าคุณสมัครมากกว่า 3 วันล่วงหน้าหน่วยงานอาจเรียกเก็บค่าบริการ
คุณสามารถรอจนถึง 72 ชั่วโมงก่อนวันเดินทางของคุณและไม่มีค่าธรรมเนียมสำหรับ TDAC
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