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Get your Thailand Digital Arrival Card: The traveler-friendly way to get it done
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Last updated: April 2025
Immigration paperwork isn’t the most exciting part of planning a trip. But if you're visiting Thailand, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is something you’ll need to fill out before you arrive.
Completing your Thailand Arrival Card online is easy when you use our platform. We’ve helped over 1.2 million travelers submit forms like this one quickly and correctly. You’ll avoid errors, delays, or last-minute surprises at the Thai border entry points.
What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is the official online immigration form all travelers must submit before entering the country. It replaces the old paper TM6 form and serves as the government’s record of your arrival.
The TDAC is not a visa. You’ll still need a valid Thai visa if your nationality requires one. To learn more about the different visa types offered by Thailand, please visit the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Who needs a Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
All foreign passport holders entering Thailand by land, air, or sea will need to complete the TDAC. This includes tourists, business travelers, and long-term residents.
There are a few exceptions:
✈️ Transit passengers who don’t pass through immigration (for example, if you're catching a connecting flight and staying within the airport’s transit zone)
🪪 Border Pass holders entering from neighboring countries for short stays within specific zones. These are local travel arrangements between Thailand and certain border areas, mostly used by nearby residents for quick visits.
Thailand travel tip: Amphawa Floating Market, located about 50km from Bangkok, offers a more local feel compared to the busier Damnoen Saduak. It’s best visited in the evening🌅, when you can enjoy boat tours and firefly watching along the canals. A great way to wind down after a day of exploring.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirements: What you need to complete the form
You won’t need to scan or upload documents to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. But you will need to have a few details ready when filling out the form.
| 🧍♂️Personal information | 📍Trip information | 🏥Health information (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| * Full names as they appear on your passport | * Arrival and departure dates | * Depending on where you were during the two weeks before arriving in Thailand, you may need to upload a vaccination certificate. For example, travelers coming from countries with a risk of yellow fever may be asked to provide proof of vaccination |
| * Nationality | * Purpose and mode of travel | |
| * Passport details | * Flight/vehicle number | |
| * Phone number | * Type of accommodation in Thailand | |
| * Email address | * Address in Thailand |
How to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card online in minutes
1️⃣ Download the iVisa app or visit our platform.
2️⃣ Fill in the form.
3️⃣ Upload your vaccination certificate (if it’s required based on your travel history).
4️⃣ Get the acknowledgment email sent straight to your inbox.
We recommend saving a digital copy of your completed form on your phone and also printing one out. Thai immigration may ask to see it when you enter the country, along with your other travel documents.
Why apply for your Thailand Digital Arrival Card with iVisa
We’re not the Thai government and we don’t claim to be. We’re a company that’s been helping people apply for travel documents for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve seen how often government forms trip people up. That’s why we built an experience that actually works for travelers.
What travelers say about applying with iVisa
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Chen
ChinaApril 18, 2025
What do I need to fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
iVisa
April 18, 2025
Hey Chen,
You won’t need much; just a few key details to get it done:
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Personal information: Full name, nationality, passport details, date of birth, and contact information.
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Travel details: Flight number or vehicle information, purpose of visit, and intended length of stay.
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Accommodation information: Where you’ll be staying in Thailand.
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Health declaration: Recent travel history and any required health information, such as a yellow fever vaccination.
Yui
JapanApril 16, 2025
When’s the best time to submit the TDAC?
iVisa
April 17, 2025
Hey Yui,
You can submit your TDAC within 3 days of your scheduled arrival in Thailand. So, for example, if you’re landing on a Saturday, you can fill it out starting from Wednesday.
Don’t try to do it too early because it won’t go through. And definitely don’t leave it until the last second, because the system could be slow or go down. Once you submit it, you'll get a QR code by email. Save it on your phone or print it, because you’ll need to show it when you reach immigration.
Marcus L
SingaporeApril 14, 2025
Do I really need to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before I travel?
iVisa
April 16, 2025
Hey Marcus,
Yes, if you’re not a Thai national and you're entering Thailand, you’ll need to fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before you arrive.
This online form replaced the old paper version that used to be handed out on the plane. Now, everything’s done digitally. Whether you're flying in, crossing by land, or arriving by boat, the TDAC is required.
There are a couple of exceptions, like if you’re transiting through Thailand without passing immigration. But if you're planning to step out of the airport and explore, the TDAC needs to be submitted before your arrival. Immigration officers will ask for it when you land, so make sure you’ve got your QR code ready.
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Why Register with the Embassy
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