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 1st, 2025 3:50 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:
Can I adjust the date of arrival in Bangkok in an already submitted application if my travel plans change? Or do I need to fill out a new application with a new date?
Yes, you actually can adjust the arrival date for an existing TDAC application.
Can I adjust the arrival date in Bangkok on the submitted application if my entry plans change? Or do I need to fill out a new application with the new date?
Yes, you can indeed change the arrival date for an existing TDAC application.
If two siblings are departing together, can they use the same email address or do they need to be separate?
As long as you have access, they can use the same email address.
Hi, I’ve already submitted the TDAC about one hour ago but I haven't received any email until now.
Did you check your spam folder for the TDAC? Also, when you submit for your TDAC, it should offer you an option to download it as well without having to get an email.
I can’t log in.
The TDAC system does not require login.
I would like to know whether it is required to put the departure information if I go to Thailand for hospital and not sure of the departure day yet? And do I need to edit the form later on when I know the date of leaving Thailand or can just leave it blank?
Departure date is not required in the TDAC unless you are doing transit.
Okay. Thank you. So even if I know the date to leave Thailand, I also don’t have to edit it and fill in the departure later on?
I can depend on your visa type. If you arrive without a visa then you may run into issues with immigration as they may want to see a departure ticket. In those cases it would make sense to submit the TDAC departure info.
I will be going from a non-visa country, and I will go to hospital, so not having the departure date for leaving the country yet at the moment, but won't stay longer than the allowed 14 days period. . So what I should I do for this?
If you are entering Thailand on a visa exemption, tourist visa, or visa on arrival (VOA), a return or onward flight is already a mandatory requirement, so you should be able to provide that information for your TDAC submission. Suggestion is to book a flight where you can modify the dates.
Good afternoon. Please tell me, if I cross the border in Ranong from Myanmar to Thailand, which mode of transport should I select, land or water?
For TDAC, you select the land route if you cross the border by car or on foot.
When filling out the accommodation type in Thailand, I select from the dropdown menu "Hotel". This word immediately changes to "ОтСель"
This may be related to the translation tools you are using in your browser for the TDAC page.
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 entry 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 for a flight on May 10? Airlines can't sell tickets to Thailand for 3 days or customers will condemn them. What about if I have to stay 1 night near Don Mueang airport in a hotel for connecting flights? I don't think that the 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"
If I am only 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"
It says to submit TDAC 72 hours before arriving in Thailand. I have not seen if that is the day of arrival or the time of flight arrival? IE: I arrive on May 20th at 2300. Thank you.
It is really "Within 3 Days Before Arrival". So you can submit on 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 still need to do it?
Yes, even if you have a work permit, you still need to complete the TDAC when entering Thailand from abroad.
If a foreigner has been in Thailand for 20 years, do they need to do it when they go abroad and return to Thailand?
Yes, even if you have lived in Thailand for many years, you still need to take the TDAC assessment as long as you are not a Thai national.
Good afternoon! Do I need to fill anything out if arriving in Thailand before May 1, but departing back at the end of May?
If you arrive before May 1, the requirement does not apply. The arrival date is important, not the departure date. TDAC is only required for those arriving on May 1 or later.
In the case of the US NAVY traveling by warship to conduct training in Thailand, do they need to notify the system as well?
Non-Thai nationals traveling to Thailand by airplane, train, or even boat 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 to stay in Thailand. Address registered with 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 just have downloaded the PDF after you completed it.
Question: If I stay in more hotels and resorts, do I need to fill in the first and the last one?
Only the first hotel
Can I apply for the entry card at any time?
You can apply for the TDAC up to 3 days before your arrival. However, there are service agencies 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 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, and I filled in 'photographer,' but it indicated an error.
The OCCUPATION field is a text field where 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 TDAC in 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, it's fixed now. You can enter letters and numbers for the license plate.
Hi Sir, I will be transiting from Phuket to Samui from Malaysia. 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
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
Hello, I am leaving on May 1 from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. During my TDAC registration, "Arrival information: Date of arrival,"
You may have to wait 1 more day because 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 as my departure location in the app.
Yes, you will now need to start to submit a TDAC for EACH time you arrive internationally in 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 in at Bangkok airport. After I stay in the airport, I will check in for the flight to Singapore with another airline but 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 in at Bangkok airport. After I stay in 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 an "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 ("-"
I could not find the county Hong Kong.
You can put HKG, and it should show you the option for Hong Kong.
Hello, Admin. If a foreigner is in Thailand and has not yet exited 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. However, if you plan to return 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 a three-day span and not before that?
Correct, you cannot apply further than that into the future unless you use an agency / 3rd party.
If you are scheduled to arrive around 23:20 on April 29 and are delayed, will you need to complete the TDAC if you pass through immigration after 00:00 on May 1?
Yes, if that happens and you arrive after May 1, you must 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 layover in Abu Dhabi and then Thailand.
You are selecting 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 forget to apply for the DTAC and arrive in Bangkok? What about those who do not have a smartphone or PC?
If you do not apply for a TDAC before arrival, you may encounter unavoidable problems. How can I book a flight ticket without digital access? If you are using a travel agency, you just need to ask the agency to handle it for you.
Hi, would a traveler need to fill in the 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? Or what is it called?
If approval to enter Thailand has been obtained but cannot go, what will happen to the TDAC approval?
At this time, there is nothing.
How many people can I 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.
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