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What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

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Tod *********
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**ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) **

It would appear that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (the system that replaces the old TM6 paper arrival/departure cards) has an operational website..

It would also appear in the user manual that this is for EVERY foreign traveler who enters thailand by air or land.

Here's the link;

[members only]

They have good video about how it works and the user guide is also easy to understand.

Other than the earlier announcement saying it would start May 1 there has been no update

Just wanted people to know it appears to be 'up and running' 🙂

I am NOT telling people to start using it, just that it would appear it's actually going to roll out (hopefully when they say May 1)
Answer summary
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is set to replace the old TM6 paper cards for all foreign travelers entering Thailand by air or land, with an expected rollout on May 1. Community members discuss its functionality, express concerns about an unclear registration process, and highlight issues such as lack of options for Thai residents, form submission guidelines, and technical difficulties. There are also inquiries about the effect of TDAC on visa extensions and yellow fever vaccination requirements for arrivals from certain countries.
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Tez ********
Tez ********
How do you get confirmation that your application has been successful it doesn't ask for an email address
Shakes ********
Shakes ********
I normally only book a hotel for the 1st few days and then I work from there...mite stay in that place longer mite travel to different areas..etc...will they be looking for where I'm staying the whole trip
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
nope not at all, just put the address of where you're staying when you land
Shakes ********
Shakes ********
@Tod ********
👍👍
Martin ********
Martin ********
I'll believe it when I see it. Immigration apps are notorious for having problems. Let's just wait and see how this one goes. 🤔
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
(y) (y)
@Martin *******
(y) (y)

I vote this the best answer on this near slow motion train wreck of a thread 🙂
THAI ******************************
THAI ******************************
@Lee *********
it's online but not required until May 1st
Lee **********
Lee **********
Or is it not working yet
Lee **********
Lee **********
I tried filling it in wouldn't except dates
Lee **********
Lee **********
Thanku tod
THAI ******************************
THAI ******************************
@Lee *********
You can only fill it up maximum of 3 days before arrival.
Lee **********
Lee **********
I travel 13 sorry
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Lee *********
it is set to roll out MAY 1st if you're traveling BEFORE that date it is not required
Lee **********
Lee **********
@THAI *****************************
will need it do April 3 as I travel on 16. Or will it not be needed on them dates
Wayne *****
Wayne *****
There has been no announcement yet. So most of this is just speculative bullshit as usual on Facebook.
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
Are you people NOT glomming on to the fact there has been NO announcement about this site being up, being able to use fooled around with OR an official roll out date of the TDAC at this time?
Padraig **********
Padraig **********
Well I’ve just brought my return ticket for 30 April instead

Of 1st as it was
Anton *****************
Anton *****************
I haven't left Thailand in 7 years. Would I have to register on this site to be on this system before I can extend my visa or can I just continue filling in my old TM6 number?
Chelsea ********
Chelsea ********
@Anton ****************
it should only apply when/if you go out of country and then return
Julia ***********
Julia ***********
It says 3 days in advance but if it only starts 1 May and I’m coming back
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May. Will it still work if it only rolls out 1 May?
THAI ******************************
THAI ******************************
@Julia **********
System accepts applications before May.

But it's required May 1st, and onwards.
Robert ***********
Robert ***********
And what happens to those people who don't complete the form or do so incorrectly, so it's rejected?
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Robert **********
you did read where I said this hasn't been announced as rolling out officially nor has any information been put out about it yet from the thai powerz that be
Robert ***********
Robert ***********
@Tod ********
- 1st May is the start date being quoted, hence why myself & others are asking so many questions . You have placed the post with some information, so I am guessing you must believe this will be happening redardless of no official announcement? All matters that may affect expats will of course naturally attract debate and all types of inquiries.
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Monica ********
just saying that at the time I jumped the link to the video there was nothing official out about IF they really were going to roll it out as planned
Monica *********
Monica *********
@Tod ********
TAT posted it on Facebook a few hours ago. Is that enough, or are they announcing it elsewhere?
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
Robert ***********
Robert ***********
@Tod ********
- so will I, lol !
Tod *********
Tod *********
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@Robert **********
I placed the post to let people know it is indeed IN THE WORKS and while they have bandied about the May 1st start date, they have made NO announcement about this website..

I only shared it to let people know it was in the pipeline..

When they actually announce it that's when I'll believe it'll roll out 😛
Álvaro **********
Álvaro **********
Did you say it's clear and easy to understand?

WHEN SUBMIT?

Foreigners should submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of arriving in Thailand, including the date of arrival.

Does it mean "maximum 3 days prior to arrival"? or does it mean "within the 3 days prior to arrival"? Or "exactly three days before arrival"?

If someone is arriving on let's say May 15th, does it mean it must be done before the 12th or between 13th-15th or exactly on the 13th? Why are they always unable to write important things like this in a non-ambiguous way?

In addition, name and lastname fields only allows A-Z, so all of us with two lastnames (space) or composed names or composed lastnames (dash) cannot write it as it is in our passport...

I work in software and website industry. It's NOT so hard to do the things correctly... Honestly, it looks like they do it like this on purpose.
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Álvaro *********
It's just another WEF initiative that will make things more complicated for travelers. At least they're exempting their own citizens, unlike a similar version that Australia is attempting to introduce, which will be for everyone (as usual, Australia discriminates against its own citizens). Later this year or next, the ESTA system will start and what a disaster that will be. Finally, the tourism tax (it should be called a foreigner tax because all foreigners will be paying it except for possibly border pass holders) will also come into effect end of this year and will cost 300 Baht for each entry into Thailand.
Riccardo *******
Riccardo *******
@Paul ******
i think it's not complicate IF their website work correct, this may be a problem because we have only 3 days for to fill and our experience teach us about some website in Thailand. 😉
Álvaro **********
Álvaro **********
@Riccardo ******
of course, if they would build a website that actually works, and that is actually linked with the Imm. system, then it will be a good thing.

But right now they require to bring something to show them you fill the form (even if it's in their own system!) and then the form is just a joke: you cannot put Thailand as your country of residence nor can put your Thai phone number (and Imm. confirmed that putting something different from the truth IS a big issue as it's marked as false information in an official document), but you can select as your country things like "East Germany" or "Yugoslavia"...
Jonas *************
Jonas *************
@Álvaro *********
isn't it similar to when you fly the flight systems usually only take A-Z possibly...

At least (?) there is no need to upload passport pictures.... (?)
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Álvaro *********
how about we wait for the announcement that it will go live. 🙁

AND then we see how they will implement it?
Álvaro **********
Álvaro **********
@Tod ********
call me naive but I'd assume that the official site would have,you know, the official information...
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Álvaro *********
it was NOT announced as having gone live yet,

this is more a "sneak preview" of it 😛
Nick ************
Nick ************
All looks pretty straight forward to me.
Bobby **********
Bobby **********
@Nick ***********
Maybe from a tourists point of view, but not to those of us who live here.
Nick ************
Nick ************
@Bobby *********
I do live here. What difference does that make?
Bobby **********
Bobby **********
I did some exploratory testing on it earlier this morning from my cellphone. It doesn't appear to take into account those of us that live here on annual extensions and it's GUI is flawed on the second page.

It really doesn't surprise me as these people CLEARLY don't know what they are doing when it comes to IT 🤷
Chip ************
Chip ************
@Bobby *********
I've read elsewhere that people on annual extensions must list their home countries as their residence--not Thailand
Bobby **********
Bobby **********
@Chip ***********
Yes that's what I seen when I was looking at it.
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Chip ***********
it would seem so 😕 and then you are stuck using a phone number with the country code of your nationality 😮
Dana *******
Dana *******
There is no option to choose Thailand as country of residence ??
William **************
William **************
What happens if you have no phone?
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@William *************
you find a pc and fill it out on the website link
Andrew *********
Andrew *********
Yellow fever vaccination? Is this going to be a requirement?
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Andrew ********
IF you come from one of the mandatory yellow fever countries or have been IN one the last 2 weeks before you come here <- same like it is now
Andrew *********
Andrew *********
@Tod ********
Thanks Tod.
Rod *********
Rod *********
Just been having a look and there is no option for Thailand as a place of residence.
Chip ************
Chip ************
I've read elsewhere that only foreigners who have been granted permanent resident may list Thailand as their place of residence. Foreigners who have retirement or spousal visas, for example, must list their home countries as their residence.
Chelsea ********
Chelsea ********
@Rod ********
us expats/those who reside here always seem to be left out 😅

Thailand literally thinks ALL FOREIGNERS are tourists 😵‍💫😑
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Rod ********
saw that
Padraig **********
Padraig **********
I can’t fill in country of residence as Thailand doesn’t figure !… any ideas .. I live in Thailand
Chip ************
Chip ************
I have read elsewhere that only foreigners who have been granted permanent residence may fill out Thailand as their residence. Everyone else (e.g., people with retirement visas) must show their home country.
Mike **************
Mike **************
@Padraig *********
interesting. Maybe with Thailand as residence we do not need to file.
Uwe *******
Uwe *******
thanks! in the video it is said that i can submit the information via a thailand pass mobile app ... which i can not find in the android google play store. have you got any information on that app already?
THAI ******************************
THAI ******************************
@Uwe ******
No that is not correct.

You can find all the info here:
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The official url is:

**************************************************
Uwe *******
Uwe *******
@THAI *****************************
thanks. so i checked the video again an ... and i say they describe that option ... but of course, the video might state wrong or my understanding is wrong. anyway, time will show.
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Uwe ******
yep, you need to understand this system isn't "officially out", nor has the thai govt promoted the link yet OR even said when it will exactly go live
Stewart **********
Stewart **********
When you say EVERY traveler, does that mean Thai citizens also ???
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Stewart *********
nope I meant every FOREIGNER sorry
Irene ******
Irene ******
@Tod ********
also the ones with visas? Live dtv?
Tod *********
Tod *********
OP
@Irene *****
doesn't matter if you're from a country that buys a Visa On Arrival here, from a country where you get in free stamp (visa exempt) OR if you hold a valid visa or extension w/re-entry permit EVERY foreigner files the TDAC
Tony ********
Tony ********
Thank you sir

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