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: May 16th, 2025 6:44 AM
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:
In the case of being a US NAVY member who entered the country on a warship, do I need to fill it out?
TDAC is a requirement for all foreigners entering Thailand, but if you are traveling by warship, it may be considered a special case. It is recommended to contact the commanding officer or relevant officials, as travel on behalf of the military may be exempt or have different procedures.
What if I did not complete a digital arrival card prior to entering?
It is only an issue if you did not complete a TDAC and entered Thailand after May 1st. Otherwise, it's completely fine not to have a TDAC if you entered before May 1st, as it did not exist at that time.
I am filling out my TDAC and the system wants 10 dollars. I am doing this with three days left. Can you please help me?
On the agent TDAC form, you can click back and check if you added an eSIM, and uncheck that if you do not need one, then it should be free.
Hi, I need to get information about the arriving visa exemption stream for a visa on arrival. Staying planned for 60 days + 30-day extension. (How best to extend the 30 days?) During this time, I will be applying for DTV. What do I do? 3 weeks until planned arrival. Can you help?
I suggest you join the Facebook community and ask there. Your question is not TDAC related. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thailandvisaadvice
A foreign YouTuber commented that the names of sub-districts or districts appearing in the options use spellings that do not match those on Google Maps or actual usage, but follow the logic of the creators, such as VADHANA = WATTANA (V=วฟ). I recommend checking and comparing with the reality that people use so that foreigners can find the terms more quickly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoLEIR_mC88
The TDAC portal for agents correctly supports the spelling of the district VADHANA as an alternative spelling for WATTANA. https://tdac.agents.co.th
If the destination in Thailand includes multiple provinces, please fill out the address in which province when applying for the TDAC.
For filling out TDAC, only specify the first province you will travel to. Other provinces do not need to be filled out.
Hi, my name is Tj Budiao and I’m trying to obtain my TDAC information and I can’t seem to locate it. Would it be possible for me to receive some assistance, please? Thank you.
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: <a href="mailto:[email protected]"
Is it necessary to print the document, or can I just show the PDF document on my mobile to the officer?
For TDAC, you do not need to print it out. However, many people choose to print their own TDAC. You just need to show the QR code screenshot or PDF.
I have submitted the entry card but have not received an email. What should I do?
There seems to be an error in the main TDAC system. If you remember the issued TDAC number, you can try editing your TDAC. If not, try this: https://tdac.agents.co.th (very reliable) Or reapply through http://tdac.immigration.go.th
In the case of extending a tourist visa for those who arrived before May, how can I stay for another 30 days?
TDAC has nothing to do with extending your stay. If you enter before May 1, you do not need TDAC at this time. TDAC is required for entry into Thailand for non-Thai nationals only.
One can stay 60 days without a visa in Thailand, with the option to apply for a visa exemption of 30 days at an immigration office. Must one fill in the return flight date on the TDAC? Now there is also the question of whether they are returning from 60 to 30 days, making it difficult to book for 90 days to go to Thailand in October.
For the TDAC, you can choose a return flight 90 days before arrival if you are entering with a 60-day visa exemption and plan to apply for a 30-day extension of your stay.
Although my country of residence is Thailand, the customs officer at Don Mueang Airport insists that I should enter Japan as my country of residence because I am Japanese. The staff at the input booth also said that this is incorrect. I believe that the correct procedures are not well established, so I hope for improvements.
What type of visa did you enter Thailand with? If it is a short-term visa, the officer's response is likely correct. Many people choose Thailand as their country of residence when applying for a TDAC and enter Thailand.
I am traveling from Abu Dhabi (AUH). Unfortunately, I can't find this location under 'Country/Territory where you boarded'. Which one should I select instead?
For your TDAC you select ARE as the country code.
I have received my QRCODE, but my parents have not received theirs. What could be the issue?
Which URL did you use to submit the TDAC?
For those with family name and/or first name that has a hyphen or a space in it, how should we input their name? For example: - Family Name: CHEN CHIU - First Name: TZU-NI Thank you!
For the TDAC if your name has a dash inside of it, replace it with a space instead.
Is it okay if there is no space available?
Hi, I've submitted the application 2 hours ago but haven't received the email confirmation yet.
You can try the agent portal: https://tdac.agents.co.th
I am boarding at London Gatwick then changing planes in Dubai. Should I put London Gatwick or Dubai as my boarding location?
For the TDAC you would choose Dubai => Bangkok as it is the arrival flight.
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Will I receive an email immediately after completing the registration? What should I do if I haven't received an email after a day? Thank you.
Approval should take effect immediately, but an error has been reported on https://tdac.immigration.go.th. Alternatively, if you arrive within 72 hours, you can also apply for free at https://tdac.agents.co.th/
If I have filled it out and when the time comes we have an emergency and cannot go, can I cancel? What do I need to fill out if I want to cancel?
You do not need to do anything to cancel the TDAC. Let it expire, and apply for a new TDAC next time.
I might extend my trip and change my return date from Thailand back to India. Can I update the return date and flight details after arriving in Thailand?
For 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.
If I use the border pass but have already filled out the TDAC form. I am only going for one day, how do I cancel it?
Although you only enter for a day, or even just for an hour and then leave, you still need the TDAC. Everyone entering Thailand through the border must fill out the TDAC, regardless of how long they stay. The TDAC also does not need to be canceled. When you do not use it, it will expire on its own.
Hi, do you know if the same digital arrival card is used when leaving Thailand? I filled out the form at the kiosk on arrival, but I'm not sure if that covers departure? Thank you, Terry.
At 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.
The 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.
Hi, 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.
You do not need to modify your TDAC after you already arrived. It is not required to keep the TDAC updated after you already entered.
How should I change the visa type if I submitted the wrong one and it got approved?
What do I do if I submit, and no TDAC file comes?
You 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]
If I live in Bangkok, do I need the TDAC?
For the TDAC it does not matter where you live in Thailand. All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must obtain a TDAC.
I can't select WATTHANA for District, Area.
Yeah, I can't select that either in the TDAC.
Select “Vadhana” in the list
Can we submit early 60 days earlier? Also how about transit? Do we need to fill it up?
You 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. https://tdac.agents.co.th
What to do if my travel to Thailand is canceled after submitting TDAC?
You 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.
Hello, I need to stay one day in Bangkok before going to Cambodia and return to Bangkok 4 days later, do I need to fill out two TDACs? Thank you
Yes, you still need to fill out the TDAC even if you are only staying in Thailand for one day.
Why is it that after filling it out, the fee shows as 0, but then the next step shows a charge of over 8000 Thai Baht?
How many people are you submitting 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 anything.
Comes up with a spurious error message, to the effect - entry error for an unknown reason
For the agents' TDAC support email, you can email a screenshot to <a href="mailto:[email protected]"
What should I do if the TDAC form is not filled out upon arrival in Thailand?
Upon arrival, you can use the TDAC kiosks, but keep in mind that the queue can be very long.
If I do not submit the TDAC in advance, can I still enter the country?
You can submit the TDAC upon arrival, but there will be a long queue. It is advisable to submit the TDAC in advance.
Must the TDAC form be printed out when there are people who are permanent residents with a short trip home to Norway?
All non-Thai citizens traveling to Thailand must now submit a TDAC. It does not need to be printed; you can use a screenshot.
I have filled out the TDAC form, will I receive feedback or an email?
Yes, you should receive an email after submitting your TDAC.
How long does it take to get a response regarding approval?
Please cancel the esim payment
Is it still necessary to fill out the ETA on June 1, 2025, after I have filled out the TDAC?
The ETA is not confirmed, only the TDAC. We do not yet know what will happen with the ETA.
Is the ETA still required to be filled out?
Hello. I want to apply for a TDAC through your agency. I see in your agency's form that I can only enter information for one traveler. There are four of us flying to Thailand. Does this mean I need to fill out four different forms and wait for approval four times?
For our TDAC form, you can submit up to 100 applications in one application. Just click 'add application' on the 2nd page, and it will allow you to pre-fill the travel information from the current traveler.
Is the TDAC also required for children (9 years old)?
Yes, the TDAC is required for all children and any age.
I can't understand how you can set such a huge change in the Thai immigration system and rules with such a poor application, which doesn't work properly, and does not 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.
If you are having issues with the TDAC, try this agent form: https://tdac.agents.co.th
Can I apply for the 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?
The 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.
If we are flying with a layover, May 25 Moscow - China, May 26 China - Thailand. Should we write China - Bangkok as the country of departure and flight number?
For TDAC, we specify the flight from China to Bangkok — we set the country of departure as China, and the flight number for this segment.
Can I fill out the TDAC on Saturday if I fly on Monday, will the confirmation arrive in time?
Yes, 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
It won’t let me input accommodation details. The accommodation section won’t open.
On the official TDAC form, if you set the departure date the same as the arrival day, it will NOT let you fill out accommodation.
What should I fill out for the arrival visa?
VOA stands for Visa on Arrival. If you're from a country eligible for a 60-day visa exemption, select 'Visa Exempt' instead.
If a foreigner has filled out a TDAC and has successfully entered Thailand but wants to postpone their return date after the notified date by 1 day, they are unsure what to do.
If you have submitted a TDAC and have entered the country, no further changes are necessary, even if your plans change after arriving in Thailand.
Thank you.
Which country should I indicate on a flight departing from Paris with a stopover in UAE Abu Dhabi
For the TDAC, you choose the last step of the journey, so it will be the flight number of the flight to the United Arab Emirates.
Hello, I am arriving in Thailand from Italy but with a stopover in China... when I fill out the tdac what flight should I put?
For the TDAC, use the last flight number.
How to delete a wrong application?
You do not need to delete wrong TDAC applications. You can edit the TDAC, or simply resubmit it.
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