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: May 4th, 2025 2:37 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:
When in 1 day transit, do we need to apply for TDQC? Thanks.
Yes, you still need to apply for the TDAC if you leave the plane.
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I have filled out the TDAC and received a number for the update. I have updated with a different date, but I cannot update for other family members? How? Or can I only update the date under my name?
To update your TDAC, try using their information on the other one.
I have already filled out and submitted the TDAC, but I cannot fill in part of the accommodation.
For the TDAC, if you select the same arrival and departure dates, it will not allow you to fill out that section.
Then how do I want to do? If I need to change my date or just let it be.
We submitted the TDAC more than a day ago, but have not received any email yet. We are trying to do it again, but it shows a verification error, what should we do?
If you cannot click the button to launch the TDAC application, you may need to use a VPN or disable the VPN, as it identifies you as a bot.
I have lived in Thailand since 2015; do I need to fill out this new card, and how? Thank you.
Yes, you must fill out the TDAC form, even if you have been residing here for more than 30 years. Only non-Thai nationals are exempt from filling out the TDAC form.
Where is the option for email in the TDAC form?
For the TDAC they ask for your email after you completed the form.
We submitted the TDAC a day ago, but have not received any email yet. Does it matter what email I have (mine ends with .ru)?
You can try submitting the TDAC form again, as they allow multiple submissions. But this time, be sure to download and save it, as there is a button for downloading.
If a person owns a condo, can he provide the address of the condo or does he need a hotel reservation?
For your TDAC submission, just select "Apartment" as the accommodation type and enter your condo’s address.
Do I need to apply for TDAC if I am transiting on the same day?
Only when you step out of the plane.
If you have a NON IMMIGRANT VISA and are residing in Thailand, is it acceptable to use a Thai address as your residence?
For TDAC, if you stay in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year, you can set your country of residence to Thailand.
If from DMK Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani, do I need to fill out the TDAC? I am Indonesian.
TDAC is only required for international arrivals to Thailand. No need for TDAC for domestic flights.
I entered the arrival date incorrectly. I received a code via email. I saw it, changed it, and saved it. And no second email was received. What should I do?
You should edit the TDAC application again, and it should provide you with the option to upload the TDAC.
If I am travelling around Issan visiting temples how can I give accommodation details?
For the TDAC you need to put the first address you are staying at for accommodation.
Can I cancel the TDAC after submitting it?
You cannot cancel the TDAC. You can update it. It is also worth noting that you can submit multiple applications, and only the most recent will be considered.
How about for a non-B visa, do I also need to apply for TDAC?
Yes, NON-B visa holders must still apply for the TDAC. All non-Thai nationals must apply.
I will be going to Thailand in June with my mother and my mother's sister. My mother and my mother's sister do not have mobile phones or computers. I plan to do it on my mobile phone, but can I also do it for my mother and my mother's sister on my mobile phone?
Yes, you can submit all TDACs and save the screenshot on your phone as well.
That's good.
That's good.
Tried it. On the second page not possible to enter data, fields are grey and stay grey. It doesn’t work, as always
That’s surprising. In my experience, the TDAC system has worked quite well. Were all the fields giving you trouble?
What is "occupation"
For the TDAC for. "occupation" you put your job, if you do not have a job, you could be retired or unemployed.
Is there a contact email address for application issues?
Yes, the official TDAC support email is <a href="mailto:[email protected]"
I arrived in Thailand on 21/04/2025 so I could not enter the details from 01/05/2025. Can someone please email me to help cancel the application as it is incorrect. Do we need a TDAC if we are in Thailand before 01/05/2025? We are leaving on 07/05/2025. Thank you.
For TDAC, only your most recent submission is valid. Any previous TDAC submissions are ignored once a new one is submitted. You should also be able to update/edit your TDAC arrival date in a few days without submitting a new one. However, the TDAC system does not allow you to set an arrival date more than three days in advance, so you will need to wait until you're within that timeframe.
If I have an O visa stamp and a Re-Entry stamp, what visa number do I submit on the TDAC form? Thanks.
For your TDAC you would use your original non-o visa number, or a yearly extension stamp number if you have it.
TDAC, if I leave Australia and change over in Singapore to Bangkok (layover time 2 hours) both flights have different flight numbers, I have heard to just put Australia and then heard you must put the last port of call i.e. Singapore, which is correct.
You use your origin flight number where you originally boarded for your TDAC. So for your case it would be Australia.
I understood this form was to be completed 3 days before arrival in Thailand. I leave in 3 days on 3rd May and arrive on 4th May.. the form is not allowing me to put 03/05/25 The rule did not say complete 3 days before I left
For your TDAC you can select 2025/05/04, I just tested it.
I just tried to fill out the TDAC and couldn't proceed. I am flying from Germany on May 3, with a layover on May 4 in Beijing and then flying from Beijing to Phuket. I arrive in Thailand on May 4. I entered that I am boarding in Germany, but I can only select May 4 (and later) for the 'Departure Date'; May 3 is greyed out and cannot be selected. Or is that referring to the departure from Thailand when I fly back?
In the TDAC, the arrival field is the date of your arrival in Thailand and the departure field is the date of your departure from Thailand.
Can I adjust the date of arrival in Bangkok in an already submitted application if my travel plans change? Or do I need to fill out a new application with a new date?
Yes, you actually can adjust the arrival date for an existing TDAC application.
Can I adjust the arrival date in Bangkok on the submitted application if my entry plans change? Or do I need to fill out a new application with the new date?
Yes, you can indeed change the arrival date for an existing TDAC application.
If two siblings are departing together, can they use the same email address or do they need to be separate?
As long as you have access, they can use the same email address.
Hi, I’ve already submitted the TDAC about one hour ago but I haven't received any email until now.
Did you check your spam folder for the TDAC? Also, when you submit for your TDAC, it should offer you an option to download it as well without having to get an email.
I can’t log in.
The TDAC system does not require login.
I would like to know whether it is required to put the departure information if I go to Thailand for hospital and not sure of the departure day yet? And do I need to edit the form later on when I know the date of leaving Thailand or can just leave it blank?
Departure date is not required in the TDAC unless you are doing transit.
Okay. Thank you. So even if I know the date to leave Thailand, I also don’t have to edit it and fill in the departure later on?
I can depend on your visa type. If you arrive without a visa then you may run into issues with immigration as they may want to see a departure ticket. In those cases it would make sense to submit the TDAC departure info.
I will be going from a non-visa country, and I will go to hospital, so not having the departure date for leaving the country yet at the moment, but won't stay longer than the allowed 14 days period. . So what I should I do for this?
If you are entering Thailand on a visa exemption, tourist visa, or visa on arrival (VOA), a return or onward flight is already a mandatory requirement, so you should be able to provide that information for your TDAC submission. Suggestion is to book a flight where you can modify the dates.
Good afternoon. Please tell me, if I cross the border in Ranong from Myanmar to Thailand, which mode of transport should I select, land or water?
For TDAC, you select the land route if you cross the border by car or on foot.
When filling out the accommodation type in Thailand, I select from the dropdown menu "Hotel". This word immediately changes to "ОтСель"
This may be related to the translation tools you are using in your browser for the TDAC page.
Hello. Our client wants to enter Thailand in September. He will be in Hong Kong for 4 days beforehand. Unfortunately, he has no way (no phone) to fill out the digital entry card in Hong Kong. Is there a solution? The colleague from the embassy mentioned tablets that would be available upon entry?
We recommend that you print the TDAC application for your client in advance. Because when the clients arrive, only a few devices will be available, and I expect a very long queue at the TDAC devices.
What if I bought a ticket on May 9 for a flight on May 10? Airlines can't sell tickets to Thailand for 3 days or customers will condemn them. What about if I have to stay 1 night near Don Mueang airport in a hotel for connecting flights? I don't think that the TDAC was made by smart people.
You can submit the TDAC within 3 days of arrival so for your first scenario you simply submit it. As for the second scenario they have an option for "I am a transit passenger"
If I am only in transit from the Philippines to Bangkok and immediately onward to Germany without stopping in Bangkok, I just need to pick up my luggage and check in again. Do I need the application?
Yes, you can select "transit passenger"
It says to submit TDAC 72 hours before arriving in Thailand. I have not seen if that is the day of arrival or the time of flight arrival? IE: I arrive on May 20th at 2300. Thank you.
It is really "Within 3 Days Before Arrival". So you can submit on the same day of arrival or up to 3 days before your arrival. Or you can use a submission service to handle the TDAC for you much earlier before your arrival.
If a foreigner has a work permit, do they still need to do it?
Yes, even if you have a work permit, you still need to complete the TDAC when entering Thailand from abroad.
If a foreigner has been in Thailand for 20 years, do they need to do it when they go abroad and return to Thailand?
Yes, even if you have lived in Thailand for many years, you still need to take the TDAC assessment as long as you are not a Thai national.
Good afternoon! Do I need to fill anything out if arriving in Thailand before May 1, but departing back at the end of May?
If you arrive before May 1, the requirement does not apply. The arrival date is important, not the departure date. TDAC is only required for those arriving on May 1 or later.
In the case of the US NAVY traveling by warship to conduct training in Thailand, do they need to notify the system as well?
Non-Thai nationals traveling to Thailand by airplane, train, or even boat must do this.
Hi, may I ask what if I leave on May 2 at night and arrive on May 3 at midnight in Thailand? Which date should I enter on my Arrival Card since the TDAC only allows me to enter one date?
You can select Transit Passenger if your arrival date is within 1 day of your departure date. This will make it so you do not need to fill out the accommodation.
I have a 1-year visa to stay in Thailand. Address registered with yellow house book and ID card. Is it mandatory to fill out a TDAC form?
Yes, even if you have a one-year visa, a yellow house book, and a Thai ID card, you still need to fill out the TDAC if you are not a Thai citizen.
How long do I have to wait for the card? I haven't received it in my email.
Usually it's pretty quick. Check your spam folder for the TDAC. Also, you could just have downloaded the PDF after you completed it.
Question: If I stay in more hotels and resorts, do I need to fill in the first and the last one?
Only the first hotel
Can I apply for the entry card at any time?
You can apply for the TDAC up to 3 days before your arrival. However, there are service agencies where you can apply in advance.
Do I need to apply for an exit card?
All foreigners traveling to Thailand from abroad must complete the TDAC assessment.
Full Name (as it appears in passport) has been filled wrongly by me, how could I update that?
You need to submit a new one as your NAME is NOT an editable field.
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