Thailand Pass
The Thailand Pass is no longer required. Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online instead — we verify your details and deliver your confirmation in as fast as 30 minutes.
What Is the Thailand Pass?
The Thailand Pass was an official digital travel authorization required by the Royal Thai Government during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced in November 2021 to streamline health and entry checks. It was managed through the official portal at tp.consular.go.th and combined a pre-arrival registration with health declarations, vaccination status, and insurance requirements. The system was discontinued in July 2022 when Thailand removed all COVID-related entry restrictions.
Today, the mandatory pre-arrival document is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), introduced on May 1, 2025. All foreign nationals must submit the TDAC within 72 hours (3 days) before arriving in Thailand via the official portal at tdac.immigration.go.th or through DoVisa. We check your passport details, flag missing info, and handle follow-ups. Upon approval, you receive an electronic confirmation with a QR code via email.
The pass itself is obsolete and not required for travel. The TDAC is a pre-arrival registration, not a visa. It collects passport data, flight details, and accommodation information to facilitate immigration processing. Most tourists from eligible countries receive a visa exemption for 60 days on arrival. A key change is that the TDAC is free via the official portal, while the old pass had associated fees. The form must be submitted electronically before travel; paper forms are no longer accepted at the border.
Review Thailand visa information for broader entry rules and confirm the latest submission window on the TDAC portal. When you're ready, apply for your TDAC now.
Who Needs the Thailand Pass?
Who Needs It
- All foreign nationals arriving in Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before arrival
- Tourist visitors receiving the 60-day visa exemption — must complete the TDAC online
- Children and minors (a parent or guardian completes a separate submission for each child)
- Travelers arriving by air, land, or sea who will clear Thai immigration
Who Is Exempt
- Thai nationals
- Transit travelers who remain airside and do not clear Thai arrival immigration
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
Thailand Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity & Pages
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry and have at least one blank page per entry stamp. Endorsement pages are not considered blank. See U.S. State Department.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Check the list of countries at UK Foreign Office.
Customs & Prohibited Items
Thailand prohibits importing e-cigarettes and vaping devices (will be confiscated), more than 200 cigarettes per person, narcotics, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, and firearms without permits. Alcohol is restricted to 1 liter per person. See Thai Customs.
Itinerary & Financial Proof
You must show a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds for your stay (exact amount not specified, but immigration may ask). Accommodation details are required for the TDAC form.
Health Advice
Dengue fever is a year-round risk — use insect repellent. No COVID-19 vaccination or testing is required. Review current health recommendations on the U.S. Embassy Thailand page.
Travel Tips for Thailand Visitors
Thailand is a Southeast Asian kingdom known for tropical beaches, ornate temples, and vibrant street life. Most international visitors arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok. Other major international airports include Phuket (HKT), Chiang Mai (CNX), Chiang Rai (CEI), Krabi (KBV), Hat Yai (HDY), and Samui (USM).
- Best time to visit: November to February (cool and dry season) offers the most pleasant weather. March to May is hot, June to October is rainy monsoon season with lower prices.
- Time zone: Indochina Time is GMT+7, with no daylight saving.
- Language: The official language is Thai. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and airports.
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB) is the local currency; US dollars are accepted at many hotels and exchange bureaus. ATMs are plentiful.
- Dress modestly at temples: Cover shoulders and knees when visiting Buddhist temples. Remove shoes before entering temple buildings and private homes.
- Respect the monarchy: Criticizing the Thai royal family is a serious criminal offense.
- Transport tips: Use the Grab app for taxis (similar to Uber). Tuk-tuks are fun but agree on a price before riding.
- Save your TDAC confirmation offline: Screenshot the QR code email — airport Wi-Fi can be unreliable.
- Tipping: Not mandatory but appreciated; 10% is common in restaurants if service charge isn't included.
"Easy — filled out the Thailand Pass replacement form on my phone during lunch."
"Got our TDAC confirmations fast after we submitted. The QR code worked perfectly at immigration in Bangkok — they just scanned it and waved us through."
"Clear instructions throughout. I did mine while waiting for a connecting flight in Singapore, my wife did hers right after. Both confirmations arrived within the hour."
"Simple to complete but had to resize my passport photo twice before the uploader accepted it. QR code came through fine."
"Great experience overall. We needed the Thailand Digital Arrival Card for our family trip to Phuket. Did all three applications in one go and had the emails before bedtime."
"Had to resize my photo a few times before it went through. Got there in the end but it was more fiddly than I expected."
"Smooth process from start to finish. I applied for the Thailand Pass replacement a couple days before our flight, got the QR, and immigration at Suvarnabhumi was a quick scan."
"Quick to fill out but my confirmation email went to spam. Found it after a quick search. The QR worked at check-in."
"Straightforward form — took maybe five minutes with my passport and hotel booking open. No surprises."
"Painless checkout and the Thailand Pass replacement arrived well before our departure. Saved a lot of time at the airport."
"Easy — filled out the Thailand Pass replacement form on my phone during lunch."
"Got our TDAC confirmations fast after we submitted. The QR code worked perfectly at immigration in Bangkok — they just scanned it and waved us through."
"Clear instructions throughout. I did mine while waiting for a connecting flight in Singapore, my wife did hers right after. Both confirmations arrived within the hour."
Thailand Pass: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Passport & Visa — Thailand 2026 Annual Meetings
- Thai Customs — Restricted and Prohibited Items
- U.S. Embassy Thailand — Traveling to Thailand
- U.S. State Department — Thailand International Travel Information
- UK Foreign Office — Thailand Entry Requirements
- ThaiEmbassy.com — Latest Thailand Entry Requirements
- Royal Thai Consulate Chicago — Tourist Visa Requirements