Thailand Digital Arrival Card
Complete your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you enter Thailand — submitted electronically and reviewed fast, with confirmation sent by email.
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What Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is Thailand’s official online arrival registration (often called TDAC) required for foreign nationals entering the Kingdom. Thailand’s Immigration Bureau runs the system through the government portal at tdac.immigration.go.th. According to official guidance, the digital system started on May 1, 2025 and is used for arrivals by air, land, or sea, replacing the old paper arrival card process for most travelers.
You can submit the form on the official TDAC website or apply with DoVisa for a guided flow with document checks and support. You’ll typically enter passport details, contact info, travel itinerary, and your accommodation address (at least your first night). After submission, keep the confirmation/QR code available on your phone (and ideally as a saved screenshot) because airlines may verify it before boarding and Thai immigration officers may request it on arrival.
Importantly, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is not a visa. It does not replace visa-free entry, an e-Visa, or any long-stay permission. It is a pre-arrival registration used to speed up border processing. If you plan to stay longer than your permission allows, you must follow Thailand’s immigration rules; separate procedures like 90-day reporting can apply for longer stays (see official notices and immigration guidance).
For broader entry rules (passport validity, visas, and health requirements), review Thailand visa information and always confirm the latest instructions on the official TDAC site. When you’re ready, Apply now.
Who Needs the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
Who Needs It
- All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea (including travelers who already hold a Thai visa)
- Tourists arriving visa-free or with an approved e-Visa/visa sticker — the declaration is still required
- Children and minors (a parent or guardian submits a separate registration for each child)
- Travelers leaving the transit area and clearing Thai immigration at any entry checkpoint
Who Is Exempt
- Thai nationals traveling on a Thai passport
- Transit passengers who remain airside and do not pass immigration control
Thailand Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity & Blank Page
Carry a passport with an expiry date at least 6 months after arrival and at least 1 blank page. See GOV.UK entry requirements.
Yellow Fever Certificate (If Applicable)
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk. Review the rule at GOV.UK and confirm with your airline.
Onward Travel & Checks at the Border
Border officers may verify return/onward travel and trip details. Keep your itinerary and accommodation confirmation accessible with your arrival confirmation.
Customs: Prohibited & Restricted Goods
Thailand bans items such as narcotics, pornographic materials, counterfeit/IPR-infringing goods, fake notes/coins, and CITES-listed wildlife. See Thai Customs.
Cigarette Limit on Arrival
It is illegal to bring more than 200 cigarettes per person into Thailand; exceeding the limit can lead to confiscation and penalties. See GOV.UK.
Travel Tips for Thailand Visitors
Thailand stretches from the mountains of the north to the islands of the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Most international arrivals enter through major hubs like Bangkok and Phuket, but the digital arrival process also applies at land borders and seaports where international passengers clear immigration.
- Airports: If you fly in, keep your confirmation ready for immigration at Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK), Phuket (HKT), Chiang Mai (CNX), Krabi (KBV), Koh Samui (USM), Hat Yai (HDY), and Chiang Rai (CEI).
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB) is used nationwide; USD may be accepted in some tourist areas, but small shops typically require THB cash.
- Language: Thai is the official language; English is common in hotels, airports, and tour services, but limited in local markets.
- Time zone: Thailand uses GMT+7 year-round (no daylight saving).
- Connectivity: Airport Wi‑Fi can be crowded—save a screenshot of your QR/confirmation and keep it offline for quick checks.
- Local etiquette: Dress modestly in temples, remove shoes when required, and avoid touching people’s heads; these details matter in religious sites.
- Customs awareness: Thai Customs lists prohibited goods such as narcotics and counterfeit items—pack carefully to avoid delays.
- Border timing: During peak seasons, queues can be long; arriving with your details completed reduces time at immigration counters.
"Did the Thailand Digital Arrival Card the evening before our flight. Airline staff checked the QR at my departure check-in, then immigration at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) was quick."
"Completed the TDAC on my phone and saved the confirmation offline. No issues on arrival, and the reminders about the 72-hour window were spot on."
"Used the Thailand Digital Arrival Card through DoVisa. Straightforward process for a family trip to Phuket. Support clarified how to enter the first-night hotel address and the email confirmation arrived fast."
"I used DoVisa because I didn’t want to risk a typo in my passport number. The checklist made it easy, and immigration at Don Mueang (DMK) went smoothly."
"Photo upload took a second try (my file was too large), but once fixed the confirmation came through and was accepted at arrival in Chiang Mai (CNX)."
"Needed the Thailand Digital Arrival Card for a last-minute Bangkok weekend. Super Rush delivered quickly and the QR scan at immigration was painless."
"Clear prompts for flight details and contact info. I appreciated the note that this is separate from any visa and should be ready before you travel."
"Minor confusion about the 3-day submission rule, but support explained it and I submitted within the window. Everything worked at Phuket (HKT) in the end."
"We had a land border itinerary and wanted paperwork sorted early. Having the QR confirmation saved helped a lot when signal was weak near the checkpoint."
"The form was quick once I had my passport and booking open. Airline checked my confirmation at departure, and entry at Krabi (KBV) was smooth."
"Did the Thailand Digital Arrival Card the evening before our flight. Airline staff checked the QR at my departure check-in, then immigration at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) was quick."
"Completed the TDAC on my phone and saved the confirmation offline. No issues on arrival, and the reminders about the 72-hour window were spot on."
"Used the Thailand Digital Arrival Card through DoVisa. Straightforward process for a family trip to Phuket. Support clarified how to enter the first-night hotel address and the email confirmation arrived fast."
Thailand Digital Arrival Card: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Thailand Immigration Bureau — TDAC Official Portal
- Thailand Immigration Bureau — Arrival Card Web App
- U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand — Traveling to Thailand (TDAC notice)
- Thai Customs Department — Restricted and Prohibited Items
- GOV.UK — Thailand Entry Requirements (passport, yellow fever, digital arrival card)
- Thailand 2026 Annual Meetings (Government of Thailand) — Passport, Visa & TDAC
- ThaiEmbassy.com — TDAC Step-by-Step Guide (72-hour window)
- U.S. Department of State — Thailand International Travel Information (quick facts)