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 12th, 2025 5:31 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:
During the TM6, there was a stub at the time of departure. Is there anything required at the time of departure this time? If the departure date is unknown when filling out the TDAC, is it okay not to fill it in?
Depending on the visa, an exit date may be required. For example, if you enter without a visa, an exit date is required, but if you enter with a long-term visa, an exit date is not required.
What should Japanese residents in Thailand do?
If you are entering Thailand from outside the country, you need to fill out a TDAC.
My arrival date is on 30th April at 7:00 am. Do I need to submit the TDAC form? Please advise me. Thank you.
No, as you arrive before May 1st.
My name is Saleh.
No one cares.
In the case of a Laotian still in Thailand and wanting to renew their passport to exit and then re-enter Thailand, what should they do? Please advise.
They will fill out the TDAC form and select the travel mode as "LAND"
I arrive at Bangkok airport and have a connecting flight 2 hours later. Do I still need the form?
Yes, but simply select the same arrival and departure date. This will automatically select the option 'I am a transit passenger'.
I am Laotian. My travel plan is to drive from Laos to park at the Chong Mek border on the Laos side. After checking the documents, I will walk into the Thai side and hire a Thai pickup truck to take me to Ubon Ratchathani Airport and then fly to Bangkok. My travel date is May 1, 2025. How should I fill out the form regarding my arrival information and travel details?
They will fill out the TDAC form and select the travel mode as "LAND"
Do I need to enter the vehicle registration number from Laos or the hired vehicle?
Yes, but you can do it while you are in the car.
I don't understand because vehicles from Laos do not drive into Thailand. At the Chong Mek checkpoint, they hire Thai tour vehicles, so I want to know which vehicle registration I need to provide.
If you cross the border into Thailand, select "Others"
Returning to Thailand with a Non-O visa, I obviously do not have a return flight! What future date should I put for the exit and what flight number should I use not having it yet, obviously?
The Departure field is optional, so in your case, you should leave it blank.
If you complete the form, the departure date and flight number is a mandatory field. You cannot submit the form without it.
Arriving on a private yacht from Australia. 30 days sailing time. Cannot get online to submit until I actually arrive in Phuket. Is this acceptable?
Can I apply before May 1st?
1) Must be at most 3 days before your arrival So technically you can if you are arriving on May 1st, then you would be applying before May 1st, as early as April 28th.
As a permanent resident, my country of residence is Thailand, but it does not have this as a drop-down option. What country should I use?
You chose your nationality country
Scheduled to enter on May 1. By when should I apply for the TDAC? If I forget to apply, can I apply just before entering?
If you are scheduled to enter on May 1, you can apply starting from April 28. Please apply for the TDAC as early as possible. It is recommended to apply in advance for a smooth entry.
Even holding a Non-O visa? Since TDAC is a card replacing TM6. But Non-O visa holders don’t need TM6 before. Does that mean they still need to apply for TDAC before arrival?
Non-o holders always needed to fill out the TM6. You may be confused as they temporarily suspended the TM6 requirements. "Bangkok, 17 October 2024 – Thailand has extended the suspension of the requirement to fill out the ‘To Mo 6’ (TM6) immigration form for foreign travellers entering and exiting Thailand at 16 land and sea checkpoints until 30 April 2025"
thanks for clarification
Do we need TDAC if we already have a visa (any kind of visa or ED visa)?
Yes
Non-O extension
Upon completion of TDAC, can the visitor use E-gate for arrival?
Not likely as the Thailand arrival e-gate is more related to Thai nationals and select foreign passport holders. The TDAC is not related to your visa type, so it's safe to assume that you will not be able to use the arrival e-gate.
I am planning to enter Thailand under the visa exemption rules that allow a 60-day stay, but I will extend for an additional 30 days once I am in Thailand. Can I show a departure flight on the TDAC that is 90 days from my arrival date?
Yes, that is fine
Once completed on my computer, how do I get the QR CODE onto my MOBILE PHONE to present to immigration on my arrival???
Email it, air drop it, take a photo, print it, message it, or simply complete the form on your phone and screenshot it
In a group application, does each person get the confirmation sent to their individual email addresses?
No, you can download the document, and it includes all travelers for the group.
Foreigners entering Thailand using a Border Pass. Is it referring to Malaysian Border Pass or is it any other type of Border Pass?
What if the passport does not have a family name? In the screenshots, it's compulsory to put a family name; in that case, what should a user do? Generally, there is an option that says 'Don't have a family name' on other countries' websites like Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.
Maybe, N/A, a space, or a dash?
Looks pretty straightforward to me. I fly on the 30th of April and land on the 1st of May🤞 the system doesn’t crash.
The app appears pretty well thought out, it looks like the team learned from Thailand Pass.
Does a foreigner who has a residence permit also need to apply for TDAC?
Yes, starting May 1st
Disease control and such. It is data harvesting and control. Nothing about YOUR safety. It is a WEF program. They just sell it as "new"
I live in Khammouane province of Lao PDR. I am a permanent resident of Laos but have an Australian passport. I often travel to Nakhon Phanom for shopping or to take my son to Kumon School 2 times per month. If I don't sleep in Nakhon Phanom can I say I am in transit? I.E. In Thailand less than one day.
Transit in that context means if you were on a connecting flight.
Sure all! Your data will be safe. lol. They call it "land of scams" - good luck
Will a traveler be denied entry if they missed the 72 hours deadline to submit the DTAC?
It is unclear; the requirement may be required by airlines before boarding, and there may be a way to do it once landed if you somehow forget.
So when traveling with my Thai family, do I lie and put down that I'm traveling solo? As it's not a requirement for Thais.
So far, so good!
Yeah, I remember one time I went to the bathroom, and while I was in there, they handed out the TM6 cards. When I came back, the lady refused to give me one afterward. I had to get one after we landed...
You stated the QR code is sent to your e-mail. How long after doing the form is the QR code sent to my e-mail?
Within 1 to 5 minutes
I can’t see a space for email.
What if I were to decide to travel to Thailand within 3 days? Then obviously I cannot submit the form 3 days in advance.
Then you can submit it 1-3 days.
I went through all comments and got a good view about the TDAC but the only thing I still don't know is how many days before arrival I can fill in this form? The form itself seems easy to fill in!
At most 3 days!
Is getting a Yellow fever vaccination compulsory for entry?
Only if you traveled through infected areas: https://tdac.in.th/#yellow-fever-requirements
They needed to change from "covid"
They needed to change from "covid"
If you are staying in various hotels in different cities, which address do you enter on your form?
You put the arrival hotel.
I fly into Bangkok on the 10th of May and then on the 6th of June fly to Cambodia for about 7 days for a side trip and then re-enter Thailand again. Do I have to send another online ETA form?
Yes, you would need to fill one out each time you enter Thailand. Same as the old TM6.
It is stated that the TDAC application must be made 3 days before entering the country. Question 1: 3 days AT MOST? If yes, how many days AT EARLIEST before entering the country? Question 2: How long to receive the result if living in the EU? Question 3: Are these rules likely to change by January 2026? Question 4: What about the visa exemption: will it be reverted to 30 days or remain at 60 days starting January 2026? Thank you for answering all these 4 questions by sworn persons (please no "I believe that or I read or heard that"
1) It is not possible to apply more than 3 days before entering the country. 2) Approval is instant, even for EU residents. 3) No one can predict the future, but these measures seem to be intended for the long term. For example, the TM6 form has been in place for over 40 years. 4) To date, no official announcement has been made regarding the duration of the visa exemption starting January 2026. Therefore, it remains unknown.
Thank you.
Thank you. 3 days before entry: it's a bit rushed, but okay. So: if I plan my entry to Thailand on January 13, 2026: from which date EXACTLY must I send my TDAC application at the earliest (since my flight would leave on January 12): the 9th or the 10th of January (considering the time difference between France and Thailand on those dates)?
Please respond, thank you.
It's based on Thailand time. So if the arrival date is January 12th, you would be able to submit as early as January 9th (in Thailand).
Do DTV Visa holders require to fill out this digital card?
Yes, you would still need to do this if you are arriving on, or after May 1st.
Can you submit the form on a laptop? And get the QR code back on a laptop?
The QR is sent to your email as a PDF, so you should be able to use any device.
OK, so I screenshot the QR CODE from the PDF from my email, right??? because I will not have internet access on arrival.
You can screenshot it without even getting the email they show it at the end of the application.
This seems to be okay as long as we can type in the information they need. If we have to start uploading things like photos, fingerprints, etc. it will be too much work.
No document upload is required, just a 2-3 page form. (if you traveled through Africa then it's a 3-pager)
Does a Non-immigrant O visa require submission of the TDAC?
Yes, if you are arriving on, or after May 1st.
I intend to travel from Poipet, Cambodia via Bangkok to Malaysia by Thailand train without stopping in Thailand. How do I fill up the accommodation page?
You check the box that says: [x] I am a transit passenger, I don't stay in Thailand
So they're going to track everyone for safety reasons? Where have we heard that before, eh?
This is the same questions that the TM6 had, and that was introduced over 40 years ago.
I have a 2-hour stopover in Kenya from Amsterdam. Do I need a Yellow Fever Certificate even in transit? The Ministry of Public Health has issued regulations that applicants who have travelled from or through the countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must provide an International Health Certificate proving that they have received a Yellow Fever vaccination.
It would appear so: https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/5d5bcc2615e39c306000a30d?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3
I live in Thailand on a NON-IMM O visa (Thai family). However, Thailand as country of residence is not selectable. What to select? Country of nationality? That would make no sense as I don’t have residency outside of Thailand.
Looks like an early error, maybe select nationality for now because all non-Thais need to fill it out according to current info.
Yes, will do so. Seems the application more focused on tourist and short term visitors and not so much considering the specific situation of long term visa holders. Besides TDAC, „East German“ doesn’t exist anymore since November 1989!
Can’t wait to see you again Thailand
Thailand is waiting for you.
I hold an O Retirement Visa and live in Thailand. I will be returning to Thailand after a short vacation, do I still need to fill out this TDAC? Thank you.
If you are returning on or after May 1st, then yes, you will need to.
As a Thailand privilege member, I am granted a one-year stamp upon entry (extendable at immigration). How can I provide a departure flight? I agree with this requirement for the visa exemption and visa on arrival tourists. However, for long-term visa holders, departure flights should not be a mandatory requirement in my opinion.
Departure information is optional as noted by the lack of red asterisks
I overlooked this, thank you for the clarification.
No problem, have a safe trip!
I never completed the TM6, so I'm not sure how closely the information sought compares with that on the TM6, so apologies if this is a stupid question. My flight leaves the UK on 31 May and I have a connection to Bangkok, departing on 1 June. In the travel details section of the TDAC, would my boarding point be the first leg from the UK, or the connection from Dubai?
Departure information is actually optional if you look at the screenshots; they do not have the red asterisks next to them. The most important thing is the arrival date.
Sawadee Krap, Just found out the requirements for the Arrival Card. I'm a 76 year old male and cannot provide a departure date as requested plus for my Flight. The reason being, I have to get a Tourist Visa for my Thai Fiancée who lives in Thailand, and do not know how long the procedure will take, so therefore I cannot provide any dates until all is past and accepted. Please consider my Dilemma. Yours Sincerely. John Mc Pherson. Australia.
You can apply up to 3 days before your arrival date at MOST. Also you can update the data if things change. The application, and updates are approved instantly.
PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY QUERY ( It does stipulate in Required Information for TDAC Submission ) 3. Travel Information says =Date of departure (if known) Departure mode of travel (if known) is that sufficient for me?
I'm from Australia unsure how the Health Declaration works If I pick Australia from the drop down box will it skip the Yellow Fever section providing I haven't been to those countries listed
Yes, you do NOT need Yellow Fever Vaccination if you have not been in the listed countries.
Excellent! Looking forward to a stress-free experience.
Won't be long, no more forgetting to wake up when they pass out TM6 cards.
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