What is Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is the new digital replacement for the traditional TM6 paper immigration form, commonly known as the “disembarkation card” or “white card”, previously filled out by tourists upon entering Thailand.
While the requirement to complete the TM6 form has been inconsistently enforced in recent years to help streamline immigration clearance during the post-COVID-19 reopening, starting 1 May 2025 (Thursday), it will become mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea to complete the TDAC 3 days (72 hours) before arrival.
Foreign travellers who forget to complete the TDAC prior to arrival can still fill out the form upon entry. However, this may result in delays at immigration clearance.
How to complete the TDAC online?
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Travelers to Thailand can complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) by following these steps:
- Visit the official TDAC portal: https://tdac.immigration.go.th
- Fill in the required information:
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Passport Details
- Flight Number
- Purpose of Travel
- Address in Thailand (hotel or residential)
- Submit the form.
- Receive an acknowledgement email upon successful submission.
Upon arrival in Thailand, present your acknowledgement email and travel document (e.g., passport) to the immigration officer for processing.
As Thailand prepares to implement a THB 300 tourism tax by the end of 2025, payment will eventually be integrated into this Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submission process.
