【Thailand Travel】Thailand Digital Arrival Card TDAC Application Guide｜Electronic Entry Application Steps and Notes

From May 1, 2025, all foreign visitors entering Thailand must fill in the Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Those who fail to provide TDAC will be denied entry procedures. This time, Kwiksure will explain in detail the application steps for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, so that you can be prepared and travel in Thailand easily.

What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a new digital entry application system launched by the Thai government on May 1, 2025. All foreign passport holders must register within 72 hours before arriving in Thailand.TDAC website Fill in your passport number, purpose of entry, length of stay and other information, obtain the entry QR code and give it to the customs for confirmation. This replaces the traditional paper entry card that had to be filled out when entering the country, making the entry process more convenient and quicker, and shortening the waiting time for customs clearance.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card TDAC Application Steps

1. Go to TDAC official website, select the language in the upper right corner (the official website provides simplified Chinese and English), and click 'Immigration Card'

2. Fill in your passport information and personal information in English and click 'Continue'

3. Fill in the travel flight information and Thailand accommodation information and click 'Continue'

4. Fill in the countries or regions you have stayed in two weeks before arriving in Thailand, and click 'Preview' after completion

5. After checking the information, fill in the email address, read and click the statement of agreement, and finally submit the form

6. The system will automatically send the QR code to the email address you entered. Passengers can download it to their mobile phone or print it out for backup. Present the QR code and passport to customs for confirmation upon entry.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card TDAC Notes

• All foreign tourists entering Thailand (including tourists, business, and long-term residents) complete the TDAC application before boarding and within 72 hours before flight departureOtherwise, the airline has the right to deny boarding.
• Even if you are traveling with friends and family, each applicant must submit an application
• TDAC can choose different language interfaces, but the content must be filled in English
• If you need to change your flight or accommodation information after filling out the TDAC, need to resubmit application
• When submitting your arrival card information, ensure that all information is accurate. If there are errors in key information, it may affect entry
• There are two situations where you can be exempted from filling in TDAC
• Only transiting through Thailand and not entering the country
• Those entering the country using a Border Pass

FAQ

What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a new digital entry application system launched by the Thai government on May 1, 2025. All foreign passport holders must register within 72 hours before arriving in Thailand.TDAC website. Fill in your passport number, purpose of entry, length of stay and other information, obtain the entry QR code and give it to the customs for confirmation.

Is it necessary to fill in the digital arrival card TDAC when entering Thailand?

All foreign passengers entering Thailand (including tourists, businessmen, and long-term residents) must complete the TDAC application before boarding and within 72 hours before the flight takes off.Those entering the country using a Border Pass Exemptions are available.