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Is the digital arrival card in Thailand only for tourists or for all visa holders?

May 15, 2025
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Kru ******
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Is the new digital arrival card only for Tourists or for all kind of visa holders?
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The new digital arrival card is mandatory for all foreigners arriving in Thailand, except for Thai nationals and diplomats. It simplifies the entry process and does not require printing, as the information is already in the system upon arrival.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be tdac.in.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

David ******
Scan this via your QR scanner takes you directly to site. Application not before 72 hours off arrival
Thomas ********
What is the Thai app for this please
Franky **********
And you don't have to print ot. They even not ask about it at the airport. It's already in the system
Vin *********
As stated, repeated, reiterated, posted, and in plain English (even with Thai translation);

If you are not Thai or a diplomat.
Dca *****
Asokā **********
Everyone not thai not diplomat not with cross border pass
Asokā **********
@Dca ****
aaah they changed it! Used to exclude diplomat a minth ago
Christopher *********
It's for all forigen people. Takes 2 mins and you can do it when you arrive in Thailand.
Brad ***********
Everybody except Thai nationals
Lloyd ********
EVERY non Thai
James ********
It's for ALL foreigners arriving in Thailand.
James ********
All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand, including tourists, business travelers, and long-term visa holders, must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival, according to multiple sources. This requirement applies regardless of their nationality or purpose of visit, and it replaces the traditional paper-based TM6 arrival form. The digital form must be submitted online within 72 hours (3 days) before their scheduled arrival.

Exceptions:

Transiting or Transferring Travelers:

Individuals who are transiting or transferring through Thailand without going through immigration controls are not required to complete the TDAC.

Diplomatic and Consular Staff:

Diplomatic and consular staff with diplomatic passports are also exempt from the TDAC requirement.

Border Pass Holders:

Those entering Thailand with a Border Pass are also not required to complete the TDAC.

In essence, nearly all foreign visitors, except for specific transit/transfer cases, diplomatic staff, and border pass holders, need to register for the TDAC online before arriving in Thailand, according to various sources.
Hakan ************
@James *******
what about for PR holders??
James ********
@Hakan ***********
Yes ALL foreigners arriving into Thailand MUST complete the new DTAC. Unless exempt

PR holders MUST complete the DTAC.
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