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What is the process for applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and what do I need to know?

Apr 28, 2025
22 days ago
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Sharing my experience in case others are worried.

My arrival in Thailand is scheduled for May 1st. Initial concerns regarding the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) application proved unfounded. The process was completed in under five minutes; the application was simple and straightforward. The email confirmation/QR code were received immediately, with a convenient download option also provided after submission. The entire experience was seamless and straightforward.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) process is simple and efficient, taking under five minutes to complete, according to users. Email confirmation and a QR code are received immediately, with functionalities for easy downloading. Travelers have shared their experiences, including queries about accommodation requirements, immigration procedures, and the implications of having a one-way ticket. The conversation also highlights that traveling post-TDAC implementation differs slightly from previous processes, emphasizing the need for proper documentation and accommodation notifications to immigration.
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)

YT ********************
What is tdac? For what is it?
Mike ******
I'm an ex-pat & live here full time. I did a test run to prepare for my Spanish holiday. There is a help-link that doesn't work!
Frank **********
Of course you get a stamp for entering through Thai Immigration.
Furter *******
Do you still get a arrival stamp in your passport? Because i was told that i need this in order to obtain a certificate of residency? Anybody knows this?
Graham ******
@Furter ******
yes you will, there are currently no electronic gates for foreign arrivals
Furter *******
@Graham *****
thanks Graham
Yasmin ***********
What if you have a one way ticket. Can you fill this in on the form?
Graham ******
@Yasmin **********
yes, the departure date field is optional
Sharon *********
Thats good to hear as I have to do ours on Saturday.
Darren *********
I went to Thailand last September and travelled alone I got to the immigration department at Bangkok airport and they didn't ask me nothing just took my photo and finger print scan and that was it and my first time ever in Thailand and stamped my passport until 13th of November 2024 I didn't even fill out any information about where I was staying.
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Darren ********
things from 1st of May 2025 are slightly changing to when you went in September.
Darren *********
@Umer *************
yes I know but surely they would have asked me where I was going or why have I come to Thailand.
Ryan ****
@Darren ********
why should they care? Your hotel will register your details after check in anyway (unless they are dodgey) and if someone is out to be nefarious, chances are they will just lie on the incoming card anyway.
Darren *********
@Ryan ***
I don't need a hotel mate I stay with my Thai girlfriend
Ryan ****
@Darren ********
unless I'm mistaken she's supposed to lodge a TM30 to notify you are living there.
Darren *********
@Ryan ***
I never got asked nothing about where I was going in Thailand they just took my photo and finger prints and stamped my passport that was it 😊
Michael *******
@Darren ********
exactly why the TM6 (in on line format ) has been reintroduced, after it was suspended during COVID
Baron ***********************
Thanks for sharing!
David *********
Did mine today only bit that was a little difficult was the province the district but sorted after I’d  settled down and not panicked sent in come straight back so very happy chappy now
Dočasně ****************
Hello can i put Ther adress from my thai girlfriend?
Michael *******
Pete *********
Good to know!

I’m doing mine tomorrow
Willy *********
C est un beau pays je suis marié à dame Thaïlandaise en Belgique et en Thaïlande pour mon épouse et moi soyons en sécurité dans nos deux pays
Todd *********
Does this quicken your process going through Thailand immigration/customs?
Blade ********
@Todd ********
of course not compared to if you don’t need it like before. It just lets this suspicious government observe you better. 👍
Michael *******
@Blade *******
along with the suspicious governments all over the world - Singapore is the worst 👍
Brandon ************
@Todd ********
it's required, so it doesn't matter if it does or doesn't
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Todd ********
supposedly
Gary ******
I am going for 2 weeks but only have hotel booked for 1 week do I need accommodation for the full 2 weeks or will not be accepted
Charlie ********
@Gary *****
when you get to your first hotel they will copy your passport and complete a TM30 which notifies immigration of your address in Thailand. When you move to your new hotel after the first week that hotel will also copy your passport and file a TM30. So for the landing card TDAC you only need your first accommodation in Thailand.
Charlie ********
@Gary *****
you will be fine.
Gary ******
@Charlie *******
thanks mate much appreciated 👍
Marnix *********
Do you need to show to the immigration officer a qr code ,or once they scan your pasport it will pop up in their system.
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Marnix ********
there is a QR code but I have drawn over it so it can't be compromised. My understanding is to show this to the immigration officer along with passport.
Jo **********
@Umer *************
if it’s like Singapore no need to show as it will be registered in the computer
Richard ********
@Jo *********
and if don t have return flight ?
Jo **********
@Richard *******
they don’t ask that’s the way it works in Singapore
Richard ********
@Jo *********
Hi in Singapour do you only Scan the QR code or the IO stamp your passeport ?
Jo **********
@Richard *******
just scan my passport no stamps! do it twice a month and that saves me a lot of space!
AliJames *****
Flight EY412 Abu Dhabi to Phuket leaving 8.55am local time.
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@AliJames ****
thats correct. Leaving London and stopping of ar Abu Dhubai before doing final leg to Phuket
AliJames *****
@Umer *************
Quick question, I am also leaving from London in a couple of days, did you need to print off your e-visa or can you just show it on your phone?
Umer **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@AliJames ****
there is an option when doing TDAC to enter VISA number but not compulsory to add to TDAC. I am entering and looking to obtain visa exempt upon arrival. What VISA did you get from London ? Previously I did use a TR visa and although they had it on their system upon arrival i still showed them a printed version. Immigration officer informed me due to length or stay and propose I don't need TR visa and I should just turn up and get visa exempt.
AliJames *****
@Umer *************
I got a spousal visa, will be coming with my kid. I suppose I best print it off to be safe.
Graham ******
@AliJames ****
yes, that will be preferred
Ekjot ********
One doesn’t have to worry about this if their arrival is scheduled before May1 right ?

I have a flight in next few hours haha

Thanks in advance
Tez ******
Steve *******
@Ekjot *******
you don't have to worry regardless. It's not something that will affect your trip no matter when you come.

If you need one and forget it, the airport staff will tell you, and you do it in 2 minutes
YT ********************
@Steve ******
it's something new requirement?
Steve *******
@YT *******************
no, it's just a digital version of the same arrival card they have been using for 35 years.
YT ********************
@Steve ******
i never used, about 20 times arriving for now
Graham ******
@Ekjot *******
Correct, starts for arrivals from 00:01 on 1-May
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