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Thailand Digital Arrival Card Passport Requirements

When applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, your passport must meet specific requirements to ensure a successful application. Here's what you need to know:

  • Minimum Validity Period: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry into Thailand.
  • Blank Pages: Ensure your passport has at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • Scanning Quality: The biometric page of your passport must be scanned clearly with all details visible.
  • Data Readability: All passport data including name, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date must be clearly readable.
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Thailand Digital Arrival Card Passport Requirements
How to Scan Your Passport for TDAC

How to Scan Your Passport for TDAC

Properly scanning your passport is crucial for a successful Thailand Digital Arrival Card application. Follow these best practices:

  • Lighting: Scan in a well-lit area to avoid shadows and ensure all details are visible.
  • Focus: Make sure the entire passport page is in focus with no blurry areas.
  • Format: Save your scan in JPG or PNG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.
  • Completeness: Include all corners of the passport page to ensure no data is cut off.
Required Information

Understanding Machine Readable Zone (MRZ)

The Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) is a critical component of your passport that contains encoded data used by immigration systems:

  • Location: The MRZ is located at the bottom of your passport's biometric page.
  • Data Included: It contains your name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, and expiration date in a standardized format.
  • TDAC Usage: The system uses MRZ data to verify your identity and passport details automatically.
  • Common Errors: Ensure the MRZ is not cut off or obscured when scanning, as this can cause application rejection.
Avoid Common Mistakes
Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Explanation

Passport Requirements by Type

Different passport types have specific requirements for Thailand Digital Arrival Card applications

Passport Types Comparison

Biometric vs. Traditional Passports

Both biometric and traditional passports are accepted for TDAC applications, but there are important considerations:

  • Contain an embedded electronic chip with biometric data
  • Have the international biometric symbol on the cover
  • Generally preferred for faster processing
  • Must meet the same validity and quality requirements as traditional passports

  • Do not contain an electronic chip
  • Still fully accepted for TDAC applications
  • Require clear scanning of the biometric page
  • Processing may take slightly longer than biometric passports

  • Issued in emergency situations by consular offices
  • May have different security features
  • Require additional verification during TDAC application
  • Contact Thai immigration authorities for specific guidance

Frequently Asked Questions About TDAC Passport Requirements

Common questions about passport requirements for Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry into Thailand. This is a mandatory requirement for all TDAC applications. If your passport expires within 6 months of your travel date, you must renew it before applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

If your passport expires in less than 6 months from your intended date of entry into Thailand, you must renew it before applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Applications with passports that don't meet the validity requirement will be rejected.

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card requires the following passport data:

  • Full name as it appears in the passport
  • Passport number
  • Nationality
  • Date of birth
  • Passport issue date
  • Passport expiration date
  • Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data

All this information must be clearly visible in your passport scan.

If your passport's MRZ is damaged, obscured, or unreadable, your TDAC application may be rejected. In such cases, you should:

  • Contact your country's passport office to inquire about replacement
  • If immediate replacement isn't possible, contact Thai immigration authorities for guidance
  • Ensure any new scan clearly shows the undamaged MRZ
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