Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Now Required for All Visitors – What to Know in 2025
🛂 Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) – Mandatory from May 1, 2025
Summary: Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has introduced a mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for all non-Thai nationals entering by air, land, or sea starting May 1, 2025.
✅ What Travelers Need to Know
- Who: All foreign passport holders—tourists, business travelers, long‑term residents—must complete the TDAC.
- Exemptions: Only those transiting without immigration clearance or using a Border Pass are exempt.
- When: Submission is required within 3 days before arrival (72 hours).
- How: Complete the form at the official portal: tdac.immigration.go.th
📄 What to Prepare
TDAC collects the following basic information:
- Passport and personal details
- Travel info: arrival date, flight/transport, entry method
- Accommodation: address in Thailand
- Health declaration: recent travel history, disease screening
- No fees required
🛃 What to Expect at Entry
- After submission, travelers receive a QR-code confirmation to present at immigration.
- Paper TM6 forms are fully replaced.
- Assistance may be available at entry points for those without internet access.
🎯 Why It Matters
- Faster processing: Reduces queue time at immigration.
- Health & security: Improves arrival tracking and screening.
- Global trend: Aligns with other destinations like UK ETA and EU ETIAS.
