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: April 25th, 2025 4:25 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:
I am flying from Frankfurt to Phuket with a stopover in Bangkok. Which flight number should I use for the form? Frankfurt - Bangkok or Bangkok - Phuket? The same question applies for the departure the other way around.
You would use Frankfurt, as it is your origin flight.
Does an ABTC holder need to fill out a TDAC when entering Thailand?
ABTC (APEC Business Travel Card) holders still must submit a TDAC
Does the Visa on Arrival need to submit a TDAC, or is it an exemption?
If you are not a Thai citizen, you still need to complete a TDAC.
I am Indian. Can I apply for TDAC twice within a span of 10 days as I am entering Thailand and leaving twice during my 10-day travel? So do I need to apply twice for TDAC? I am Indian, entering Thailand, then flying to Malaysia from Thailand, and again entering Thailand from Malaysia to visit Phuket. So I need to know the TDAC process.
You would do a TDAC twice. You need to have a new one for EVERY time you enter. So, when you go to Malaysia, you fill out a new one to present to the officer when you enter the country. Your old one will be void when you leave.
Hello Respected Sir/Madam, My travel itinerary is as follows: 04/05/2025 - Mumbai to Bangkok 05/05/2025 - Night stay in Bangkok 06/05/2025 - Going from Bangkok to Malaysia, night stay in Malaysia 07/05/2025 - Night stay in Malaysia 08/05/2025 - Coming back from Malaysia to Phuket, Thailand, night stay in Malaysia 09/05/2025 - Night stay in Phuket, Thailand 10/05/2025 - Night stay in Phuket, Thailand 11/05/2025 - Night stay in Phuket, Thailand 12/05/2025 - Night stay in Bangkok, Thailand. 13/05/2025 - Night stay in Bangkok, Thailand 14/05/2025 - Flight to Mumbai, going back from Bangkok, Thailand. My question is, I am entering Thailand and leaving Thailand two times, so do I need to apply for TDAC two times or not?? I need to apply for TDAC from India the first time and the second time from Malaysia, all within a week, so please guide me on this. Please suggest a solution for the same.
Yes, you need to do the TDAC for EACH entry into Thailand. So in your case, you would need TWO.
If I use a PC to fill in the TDAC info, will a printed copy of the TDAC confirmation then be accepted by the immigration control?
Yes.
What should I indicate as the Country of Boarding when I fly from Germany via Dubai to Thailand? The flight number is according to the old departure card, that of the flight with which I arrive. Previously it was Port of embarkation.. Thank you for your answers.
The original departure point, in your case, is the entry into Germany.
Thanks, so also the flight number from Germany to Dubai?? Is that nonsensical, or?
Thanks, so also the flight number from Germany to Dubai?? Is that nonsensical, or?
Only the original flight counts, not the layovers.
Do ABTC holders also need to apply?
For foreigners holding a NON-QUOTA visa and having a residence permit along with an alien identification card, do they need to register for TDAC?
If I have already submitted TDAC and then cannot travel, can I cancel TDAC and what should I do to cancel it?
Not required, just submit a new one if you decide to travel again.
CAN I CANCEL TDAC AFTER SUBMITTED
If I arrive in Thailand on April 28 and stay until May 7, do I need to fill out the TDAC?
No, you do not need it. This is only required for arrivals on May 1 or later.
Thank you!
TDAC will start on 1/5/2025 and must be registered at least 3 days in advance. The question is, if a foreigner enters Thailand on 2/5/2025, they must register in the period from 29/4/2025 - 1/5/2025, right? Or does the system just start allowing registration one day in advance, which is 1/5/2025?
In your case, you can register for TDAC between April 29, 2025, and May 2, 2025.
Has the MOU been registered?
If the flight to Thailand is not direct, do you also have to indicate the country where you have a layover?
No, you simply choose the first country from which you are departing.
Can I apply early 7 days before arrival?
Only with agency.
Can I apply early 7 days?
I live in Thailand. I am on vacation in Germany. But I cannot indicate Thailand under residence. What now? Am I being encouraged to cheat?
No, you do not have to cheat. Thailand will be added as an option on April 28.
If I have a Non B visa/work permit, do I still need to submit this form?
Yes, you do need to fill out the TDAC even if you have a NON-B visa.
What should I do if I registered my TDAC in advance but lost my phone on board or after I got off the plane? And what should I do if I'm an elderly person who couldn't register in advance and got on a plane and doesn't have a companion whose phone has a 3G old phone?
1) If you registered your TDAC but lost your phone, you should have printed it out to be safe. Always bring a hard copy if you're prone to losing your phone. 2) If you're elderly and unable to handle basic online tasks, I honestly wonder how you even managed to book a flight. If you used a travel agent, have them handle the TDAC registration for you too, and print it out.
What should be written in point 2 regarding occupation, what is meant?
You have submitted your work.
Do I need to stand in line or just use the QR code?
It is recommended to print it out, but generally, just taking a screenshot of the QR code on your mobile phone is sufficient for use.
I am going to Vietnam from 23/04/25 to 07/05/25 returning via Thailand on 07/05/25. Do I need to fill out the TDAC form?
If you are not Thai and you exit the plane in Thailand, you will need to fill out the TDAC
If I am a citizen of an ASEAN state, am I required to fill out TDAC?
If you're not a Thai national, then you need to do the TDAC.
How can I cancel a TDAC sent by mistake? I am not traveling until May and was testing the form without realizing I sent it with incorrect dates and without reviewing it?
Just fill out a new one when necessary.
If I’m visiting a bordering province in Thailand for a day trip only from Laos (no overnight stay), how should I fill in the “Accommodation Information” section of the TDAC?
If it's the same day, it won't even require you to fill that section out.
Kosovo is not on the list as far as the reminder for TDAC!!!... Is it on the list of countries when filling out the TDAC pass... thank you.
They do it in a very odd format. Try "REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO"
It is not listed as the Republic of Kosovo either!
Thank you for reporting this, it is fixed now.
IF BANGKOK IS NOT THE DESTINATION BUT ONLY A CONNECTING POINT TO ANOTHER DESTINATION SUCH AS HONG KONG, IS TDAC REQUIRED?
Yes, it is still required. Select the same arrival and departure date. This will automatically select the option 'I am a transit passenger'.
I have never booked accommodation in advance during my trips to Thailand... The requirement to provide an address is burdensome.
If you are traveling to Thailand with a tourist visa or under the visa exemption, this step is part of the entry requirements. Without it, you may be denied entry, whether or not you have a TDAC.
Choose any accommodation in Bangkok and enter the address.
The surname is a mandatory field. How do I fill the form if I do not have a surname? Can someone help, we are traveling in May
In most cases, you can enter NA if you only have a single name.
Hi, but when on TDAC it asks you for the flight number when leaving Thailand. If I have a single ticket from Koh Samui to Milan with a stopover in Bangkok and Doha, do I have to enter the flight number from Koh Samui to Bangkok or the flight number from Bangkok to Doha, i.e., the flight with which I physically leave Thailand?
If it’s a connecting flight, you should enter the original flight details. However, if you're using a separate ticket and the exit flight isn’t connected to the arrival, then you should enter the exit flight instead.
Hello, when the tdac asks for the flight number for departure from Thailand, if I have a single ticket from Koh Samui to Milan with a stop in Bangkok and Doha, should I put the flight number from Koh Samui to Bangkok or the flight number from Bangkok to Doha, that is, the flight with which I physically exit Thailand?
What should I do if I want to temporarily enter during a transit time (about 8 hours)?
Please submit the TDAC. If the arrival date and departure date are the same, accommodation registration is not required, and you can select “transit passenger”.
Thank you.
Upon arrival in Thailand, do you need to show a hotel reservation?
Currently, this is not reported, but having these items may reduce potential issues if you are stopped for other reasons (for example, if you are trying to enter on a tourist or visa waiver).
Good morning. How are you? May you be happy.
Hi, may you be happy.
What departure location should be indicated when in transit? Departure country or country of layover?
You select the original country of departure.
If I am a Sweden Passport Holder and I have Thailand Resident Permit, Do I need to fill this TDAC?
Yes, you still need to do the TDAC, the only exception is Thai nationality.
It’s good aides.
Not that bad of an idea.
I am an Indian passport holder visiting my girlfriend in Thailand. If I don’t want to book a hotel and stay at her home, what documents would I be asked for if I select staying with a friend?
You just put your girlfriend's address. No documents are required at this time.
What about a visa run? When you go and come back on the same day?
Yes, you would still need to fill out the TDAC for a visa run / border bounce.
Yes, you would still need to fill out the TDAC for a visa run / border bounce.
I work in Norway every two months. and am in Thailand on visa exemption every two months. is married to thai wife. and has Swedish passport. is registered in Thailand. Which country should I list as a country of residence?
If you are staying more than 6 months in Thailand, you could put Thailand.
Good afternoon 😊 Suppose I fly from Amsterdam to Bangkok but with a layover at Dubai airport (of about 2.5 hours), what should I fill in at “Country where you boarded”? Regards.
You should choose Amsterdam because flight transfers do not count.
You can also create unnecessary problems, I used to provide some fake address for my stay, with the occupation Prime Minister, it works and no one cares anyway, for the return flight also some random date, no one wants to see the ticket anyway.
Good morning I have a retirement visa and I live in Thailand 11 months per year. Do I need to fill out the DTAC card? I tried to complete an online exam, but when I enter my visa number 9465/2567, it is rejected because the symbol / is not accepted. What should I do?
In your case, the 9465 would be the visa number. The 2567 is the Buddhist Era year it was issued in. If you were to subtract 543 years from that number, you would get 2024, which is the year your visa was issued.
Thank you so much
Is there any exception for senior citizens or elders?
Only exception is for Thai nationals.
Hello, we will arrive in Thailand early in the morning on May 2 and leave in the evening for Cambodia. We will have to recheck our luggage in Bangkok traveling on two different airlines. Therefore, we will not have accommodation in Bangkok. How should we fill out the card then? Thank you.
If arrival and departure occur on the same day, you are not required to provide accommodation details, they will automatically check the transit traveler option.
I need a TDAC application to travel for a 3-week vacation to Thailand.
Yes, even if it is for 1 day, you will need to apply for the TDAC.
I need an application for a 3-week vacation to Thailand.
Yes, it is even required if it is for 1 day.
Is this application necessary for a three-week vacation?
Vaccination is only required if you traveled through the listed countries. https://tdac.in.th/#yellow-fever-requirements
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