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 20th, 2025 8:29 AM
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:
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Please note that instead of SWITZERLAND, the list displays THE SWISS CONFEDERATION, moreover in the list of states ZURICH is missing which prevents me from continuing the process.
Just enter ZUERICH and it works
Thai Privilege (Thai elite) members didn't write anything when entering Thailand. But this time do they also need to fill out this form? If so, it's VERY inconvenient!!!
This is false. Thai Privilege (Thai elite) members did need to fill out TM6 cards when they were previously required. So yes you still need to complete the TDAC even with Thai Elite.
If a hotel was listed on the card, but upon arrival it was changed to another hotel, should it be modified?
Most likely not, as it is related to entering Thailand.
What about the airline details? Should they be entered correctly, or when making them, should we provide only initial information to create the card?
It needs to match when you are entering Thailand. So if hotel or airline charges occur before you have entered, then you must update it. After you have already arrived, it shouldn't matter anymore if you decided to switch hotels.
I'm entering via train, so what should I put under the 'flight/vehicle number' section?
You select Other, and put Train
Hello, I will be traveling back to Thailand in 4 months. I would like to know if my 7-year-old child holding a Swedish passport needs to fill it out as well. And do Thai nationals holding a Thai passport need to fill it out when entering Thailand?
Thai citizens do not need to complete the TDAC, but must include their children in the TDAC.
Currently, how many months can Germans stay in Thailand without a visa?
60 days can be extended for another 30 days while in Thailand.
Hello, I am spending 1 night in Thailand then going to Cambodia and returning 1 week later to spend 3 weeks in Thailand. I need to fill out this document upon my arrival, but do I need to fill out another one upon my return from Cambodia? Thank you.
You must do it for each trip to Thailand.
I wonder whether you thought through how private yachts can come from countries more than 3 days at sea without internet, eg sailing from Madagascar
Time to get a Sat phone, or Starlink. I'm sure you can afford it..
I wonder whether you thought through how private yachts can come from countries more than 3 days at sea without internet, eg sailing from Madagascar
Still required, you should get access to the internet, there are options.
Do people who already have a NON-O visa and have a re-entry visa to Thailand have to do the TDAC?
Yes, you still need to complete the TDAC
I live and work in Thailand, but we cannot enter Place of Residence as Thailand, so what should we enter?
Your passport country for now.
The TAT just announced an update about this saying that Thailand will be added to the drop down.
If I come to visit Thailand and stay at my wife's house in Thailand for 21 days, and if I have already filled out the TDAC online 3 days before traveling to Thailand, do I still need to report to the immigration office or police station?
Those holding a Thai residence permit or a work visa (with a work permit) must fill out TM6 online as well, right?
Yes, you still have to.
Hi, I arrive in Thailand and will be there for 4 days, then I fly to Cambodia for 5 days before returning to Thailand for 12 more days. Do I have to resubmit the TDAC before I re-enter Thailand from Cambodia?
You would have to do it each time you enter Thailand.
I hold a Non-0 (retirement) visa. Each annual extension by immigration services adds a number and date of validity for the last annual extension. I assume that is the number that needs to be entered? Correct or not?
That is an optional field
So my non-o visa is about 8 years old and I annually get the extension based on retirement which comes with a number and expiration date. So what exactly should one enter in the visa field in that case?
You can enter the original visa number, or the extension number.
Do diplomatic passport holders also have to fill it out?
Yes, they would be required to (the same as the TM6).
If I forget to fill out the TDAC, can I complete the formalities at Bangkok airport?
It's not clear. Airlines may require it before boarding.
I think it is already clear. The TDAC must be completed at least 3 days before arrival.
I stay in Thailand. When I want to fill in the 'Country of residence' it's impossible. Thailand is not included in the list of countries.
This is a known issue at the moment, for now choose your passport country.
Dear Sir/Madam, I have identified several issues with your new DAC online system. I just tried to submit for a date in May. I realize that the system is not operational yet but I could complete most of the boxes/fields. I note that this system is for all non-Thais, regardless of visa/entry conditions. I have identified the following issues. 1/Departure date and flight number are marked * and mandatory! Many people entering Thailand on long-term visas such as Non O or OA have no legal requirement to have a departure date/flight out of Thailand. We cannot submit this form online without departure flight information (date and a flight number) 2/I am a British passport holder, but as a Non O visa retiree, my country of residence and my home is in Thailand. I am also a Thailand resident for tax purposes. There is no option for me to select Thailand. The UK is not my residence. I haven't lived there for years. Do you want us to lie and select a different country? 3/So many countries on the drop-down menu are listed under 'The'. This is illogical and I have never seen a country drop-down ever that doesn't start with a country's or a state's first letter. 🤷♂️ 4/What do I do if I am in a foreign country one day and make a spontaneous decision to fly to Thailand the next day, i.e., Vietnam to Bangkok? Your DAC website and information state that this should be submitted 3 days before. What if I decide to come to Thailand in 2 days' time? Am I not allowed to come under my retirement visa and re-entry permit? This new system is supposed to be an improvement on the current one. Since you disposed of the TM6, the current system is easy. This new system has not been thought through and is not logical. I submit my constructive criticism with respect to help shape this system before it goes live on 1 May 2025, before it causes many visitors and immigration a headache.
1) It's actually optional. 2) For now, you should still choose UK. 3) It's not perfect, but since it's an autocomplete field, it will still show the correct result. 4) You can submit it as soon as you're ready. There's nothing stopping you from submitting it on the same day you travel.
To whom it may concern, I'm traveling in June. I am retired and now want to retire in Thailand. Will there be a problem purchasing a one-way ticket? In other words, will I need any other documentation?
This has very little to do with the TDAC, and more to do with the visa you will be arriving on. If you just arrive without any visa then yes you will run into issues without having a return flight. You should join the Facebook groups mentioned on this website, and ask this, and provide more context.
My boss has an APEC card. Do they need this TDAC or not? Thanks.
Yes your boss is still required. He would have still had to do the TM6, so he will also need to do the TDAC
Hello. If arriving by bus, the vehicle number will be unknown.
You can pick Other, and put BUS
Starting from May 1st, and I will go to Thailand at the end of April, do I need to fill it out?
If you arrive before May 1, you do not need to take any action.
Is the TDAC application from 3 days in advance? Or until 3 days in advance?
You can apply up to 3 days before, so it is possible to apply on the day, the day before, or a few days prior.
I am in Japan and will be entering Thailand on May 1, 2025. I will depart at 08:00 AM and arrive in Thailand at 11:30 AM. Can I do this on May 1, 2025, while on the airplane?
You can do it as early as April 28th in your case.
Is there an app?
This is not an app, but a web form.
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"
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