Starting May 2025, you’ll need to complete Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at least three days before your flight, entering your passport details, travel plans, and first-night address. While airport kiosks might let you register on arrival, it’s not guaranteed and could cause delays, as paper cards will no longer be available on flights. Completing your TDAC early guarantees a smoother immigration process and better compliance with new digital requirements. Find more details to make your arrival easier next.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) represents a significant change for all foreign nationals entering Thailand, whether by air, land, or sea, starting 1 May 2025. If you’re planning a trip, you’ll need to submit your TDAC within three days prior to arrival. Thai citizens aren’t required to complete this process, but for everyone else, the TDAC is mandatory.
From May 2025, all foreign visitors to Thailand must complete the new digital arrival card within three days before entering the country.
While penalties for non-compliance aren’t clearly outlined yet, you should anticipate possible delays at immigration if you haven’t submitted your digital card. This new system is designed to streamline immigration processing and make entry into Thailand more efficient for travelers. Notably, the TDAC requirement applies to all visa categories, including tourist, business, and study visits.
You’ll complete the TDAC online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th, using a mobile-friendly portal that works on smartphones and tablets—no app download required. The system supports Thai and English, and may add more languages in the future.
You can register individually or as a group, with one person coordinating submissions for everyone. When registering, you must provide passport details (full name, nationality, passport number, and expiry date), travel information (arrival and departure dates, flight or vehicle number), and your first-night address in Thailand.
A health declaration, including recent illnesses or exposure to communicable diseases, is also required, as well as your travel purpose.
After successful submission, you’ll receive a digital confirmation receipt—be sure to screenshot or save it for offline access, since paper arrival cards will no longer be distributed on flights.
For those who haven’t registered before arrival, airport kiosks may be available in emergencies, but the process isn’t guaranteed, and you’ll still need your passport for verification. It’s advisable to complete the process at least 72 hours before your trip to resolve any issues and ascertain all your details match those in your travel documents.
TDAC’s implementation aims to combat trafficking, reduce paper fraud, and increase immigration efficiency by 30–50% through real-time data integration. Modeled after systems in Singapore, Australia, and the EU, the TDAC enhances data security with encryption protocols.
To comply, book your first night’s accommodation, double-check your passport and visa details, and assign a group leader if you’re traveling with others.
