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What is Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

Discover everything you need to know about Thailand's Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) - the modern, digital alternative to the traditional TM6 arrival card for all foreign travelers entering Thailand.

What is Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a new digital system that replaces the traditional paper TM6 immigration form for all foreign nationals visiting Thailand. It is an online form that must be submitted before arrival, streamlining the entry process and enhancing the travel experience for visitors to Thailand.

Introduced on May 1, 2025, the TDAC system digitizes the information collection previously done using paper forms, allowing foreign nationals to submit their entry information online. The system is designed to enhance efficiency at immigration checkpoints and improve border security while facilitating a smoother entry experience for millions of tourists arriving each year.

Who is Required to Submit the TDAC?

All foreign nationals entering Thailand must complete the TDAC before arrival

All Foreign Travelers

Tourists, business travelers, long-term residents, visa-exempt travelers, and holders of Permanent Residency Permits

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All Entry Methods

Required for travelers arriving by air, land, or sea. Applies to all points of entry into Thailand

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Including Children

Every traveler, including children, must have their own TDAC. Parents complete the card on behalf of minors

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Limited Exceptions

Only transit passengers not passing through immigration and Border Pass holders are exempt

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How Does the TDAC System Work?

Simple digital process for faster entry into Thailand

The TDAC system digitizes the information collection previously done using paper forms, allowing foreign nationals to submit their entry information online. Travelers must submit the TDAC within 72 hours (3 days) prior to their arrival in Thailand.

Travelers can choose between individual submission for solo travelers or group submission for families or groups. The submitted information can be updated anytime before travel, providing flexibility. After submitting the TDAC, travelers will receive a confirmation email with the completed TDAC in PDF format, which they must present at immigration upon arrival in Thailand.

Key Benefits and Important Information

Free, fast, and secure digital entry system for Thailand

Faster Processing
Instant validation and quicker immigration clearance

Paperless Solution
Environmentally friendly digital process

Enhanced Security
Integration with biometric database for better screening

Multilingual Support
Available in 5 languages with tutorial videos

Important: TDAC is completely free • Beware of fake websites charging fees • Use only official .go.th domains

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