From May 1, Entering Thailand Required to Fill in Digital Arrival Card

From May 1, Entering Thailand Required to Fill in Digital Arrival Card
Travelers or tourists entering Thailand are required to fill out a Thailand Arrival Digital Card (TDAC) starting May 1, 2025. (doc: Tourism Authority of Thailand)

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Travelers or tourists entering Thailand are required to fill out a Thailand Arrival Digital Card (TDAC) starting May 1, 2025.

“The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is the electronic version of the traditional disembarkation card that foreign visitors are required to complete upon arrival in Thailand,” reads an official statement from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) posted via X account, @Tatnews_Org.

This card serves as an official record of the traveler's entry and provides essential information to the Thai immigration authorities.

In addition, filling out this card makes the process at immigration faster and more secure, without having to use paper documents (physical).

Foreign travelers should submit the TDAC within three days before arrival in Thailand.

How to fill out Thailand Arrival Digital Card

Here are the steps to fill out the Thailand Arrival Digital Card:

1. Access Thailand Digital Arrival Card on the website https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/

2. Select the “Arrival Card” option if you are new to filling out the form

3. Complete your personal information, including full name, nationality, phone number, e-mail address, and passport details.

4. Also complete the travel information while in Thailand, including flight number, purpose of travel, and address while in Thailand (hotel or residence)

5. Complete the health declaration section.

6. After completing the form online, tourists will receive an acknowledgment email at the address provided during submission.

When arriving at the immigration counter in Thailand, tourists just needs to show the e-mail and other travel documents to the immigration officer for verification.