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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): who fills it in, and where

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

All non-Thai nationals must submit their travel information on the TDAC before arriving in Thailand.1 The TDAC is free of charge.2 The card should be submitted within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, counting the arrival date.1

Fill it in only on the official site: tdac.immigration.go.th. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police (Thailand)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who fills it in
  4. Exemptions
  5. Official website
  6. Fee
  7. Fee history
  8. How and when
  9. Warnings about other sites
  10. Transit
  11. Not a visa
  12. More
  13. Recent changes
  14. TDAC for Indian citizens
  15. TDAC for US citizens
  16. TDAC for UK citizens
  17. FAQ
  18. Sources
  19. About this page

TDAC at a glance

Who fills it inAll non-Thai nationals must submit their travel information on the TDAC before arriving in Thailand.1
WhenThe card should be submitted within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, counting the arrival date.1
FeeThe TDAC is free of charge.2
Official websitetdac.immigration.go.th3

Who must fill in the TDAC

  • All non-Thai nationals must submit their travel information on the TDAC before arriving in Thailand.

    Who is required to submit TDAC? All non-Thai nationals are required to submit their traveling information prior to their arrival in the Kingdom of Thailand.Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • All foreigners entering Thailand by land, air or sea must submit a TDAC.

    I'm arriving by land or sea. Do I need TDAC? Yes, all foreigners entering Thailand whether by land, air, or sea must submit a TDAC.Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • All travellers must complete the TDAC whatever their visa type, including visitors entering under the Visa Exemption scheme, and must register it every time they enter Thailand.

    All travellers must complete the TDAC regardless of visa type, including those who enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption scheme. The TDAC must also be registered every time foreign visitors enter Thailand.Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

  • The TDAC works with all visa types, including visa on arrival and visa-exempt entries.

    I'm entering with visa-on-arrival. Can I still use TDAC? Yes, TDAC is compatible with all visa types, including visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt entries.Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • Children and infants also need a TDAC.

    Do children need TDAC? Yes, all travelers, including infants and children, are required to have a TDAC.Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • The TDAC is required for all foreigners entering Thailand by land, water or air, and registration is online at tdac.immigration.go.th.

    It will be required for all foreigners* entering Thailand through all channels of transport; land, water, and air. Registration can be completed online via the website tdac.immigration.go.th.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked

Who doesn't have to

Official website

What the TDAC costs

TDAC fee history

  1. The TDAC has been required since 1 May 2025 and is free of charge. Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

How and when to fill in the TDAC

Fill it in only on the official site: tdac.immigration.go.th. Other websites are not the government's.

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja says the TDAC is free, asks travellers to submit their information only on the official website https://tdac.immigration.go.th, to be aware of fraudulent attempts and not to pay if asked to.

    Please visit the official website of the Thai Immigration Bureau: https://tdac.immigration.go.th.The TDAC is free of charge. Please only submit your information on the above-mentioned official website, and be aware of fraudulent attempts. Do not make a payment if you have been asked to do so.Published Royal Thai Embassy, Abuja · checked

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Buenos Aires says the TDAC is free of charge and travellers should be wary of any website charging administrative fees.

    How much does it cost to submit the TDAC? Read this very carefully: The TDAC can be completed free of charge. This is a free immigration process that costs nothing, and travelers should be wary of any website charging administrative fees.Published Royal Thai Embassy, Buenos Aires · checked

  • Under the heading 'Beware of Thailand Digital Arrival Card Scam Websites', the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra says the only official TDAC website is https://tdac.immigration.go.th and that the TDAC is free of charge.

    Beware of Thailand Digital Arrival Card Scam Websites ... The only OFFICIAL WEBSITE of the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) is https://tdac.immigration.go.th and TDAC is FREE of charge.Published Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra · checked

  • The Ministry of Tourism and Sports says websites that claim to register the TDAC and charge a fee are not official Thai government sites but scams, and urges travellers not to trust any website or page that claims to act as an agent or asks for payment for TDAC registration.

    Following reports of fake websites claiming to be channels for registering the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and charging foreign tourists a fee, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has clarified that these claims are false. The websites requesting payment are not official Thai government sites, but scams exploiting the influx of travelers to Thailand for illegal gain. ... The Ministry urges tourists and the public not to trust any website or page claiming to act as an agent or requesting payment for TDAC registration.Published Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand · checked

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in London says the TDAC is free, asks travellers to submit their information only on the official website, to be aware of fraudulent attempts and not to pay if asked to.

    The TDAC is free of charge. Please only submit your information on the above-mentioned official website, and be aware of fraudulent attempts. Do not make a payment if you have been asked to do so.Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

Transit

It is not a visa

  • The TDAC is not a visa and cannot be used in place of one; existing visa requirements and the Visa Exemption scheme are unchanged.

    Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

More about the TDAC

  • On 10 April 2025 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the form would in the near future also be available as iOS and Android mobile applications.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked

  • The TDAC replaces the paper TM6 form.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul · checked

  • Kiosks for the TDAC are installed at 5 airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.

    Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • No printout is needed: travellers can download the document with the QR code after submitting, or from their email, and show it on a phone or other device.

    Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

  • The Immigration Bureau's TDAC guide says a travel agency may submit the TDAC for its clients if the clients authorise it and proper information is provided, and that many travel companies offer this service.

    Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked

Recent changes

  1. Since 1 May 2025 all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must submit the TDAC. Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked
  2. The Immigration Bureau introduced the TDAC, and since 1 May 2025 all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must complete it online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th before arrival. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai · checked
  3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 10 April 2025 that from 1 May 2025 the Immigration Bureau would introduce the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) to replace the paper TM. 6 card. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked

TDAC for Indian citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026.

Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for Indian citizens.

TDAC for US citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for US citizens.

TDAC for UK citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for British citizens.

FAQ

What is the official TDAC website?

Official application site: tdac.immigration.go.th.

Is the TDAC free?

The TDAC is free of charge. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports says TDAC registration is completely free of charge and can only be submitted through the Immigration Bureau website https://tdac.immigration.go.th. The TDAC portal's page title reads: Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), no fees required.

When do I fill in the TDAC?

The card should be submitted within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, counting the arrival date. Foreign travellers must submit the TDAC within 3 days before they arrive in Thailand on the Thai Immigration Bureau's website https://tdac.immigration.go.th.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Indian citizens: visa-free, 30 days (tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026), according to Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi, checked 6 Nov 2026. See TDAC for Indian citizens.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police (TDAC system and user guide): who fills it in, exemptions, how and when, transit and moretdac.immigration.go.th · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): who fills it in, fee, fee history, how and when, warnings about other sites, not a visa and recent changeslondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): official website and warnings about other sitescanberra.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: who fills it in, exemptions, more and recent changesmfa.go.th · checked
  5. Royal Thai Embassy, Buenos Aires (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): exemptions and warnings about other sitesbuenos-aires.thaiembassy.org · checked
  6. Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand: fee and warnings about other sitesmots.go.th · checked
  7. Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police (TDAC system and user guide): feetdac.immigration.go.th · checked
  8. Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police (TDAC system and user guide): how and whentdac.immigration.go.th · checked
  9. Royal Thai Embassy, Abuja (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): warnings about other sitesabuja.thaiembassy.org · checked
  10. Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): moreseoul.thaiembassy.org · checked
  11. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): recent changesdubai.thaiembassy.org · checked
  12. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi: entry rulesnewdelhi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  13. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs: entry rulesimage.mfa.go.th · checked

More: Thailand entry rules by nationality · Thailand e-Visa · all visa guides.

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