Thailand Digital Arrival Card set to go live

The system goes live from 28 April for travel commencing 1 May 2025.

The TDAC replaces the previous paper arrival cards (TM6 form) that had to be filled out on the plane before entering Thailand.

The new digital arrival card which can be filled out before the day of travel is part of the Thailand’s ‘Smart Tourism’ initiative.

Worapa Ankhasirisap Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand, London said: “This is a huge step forward in enhancing the travel experience for international visitors. This streamlined, paperless system makes the arrival process more efficient.”

“By embracing digital innovation, we are not only improving border procedures but also gathering valuable insights to better understand travel trends.”

From 1 May 2025, all international travellers must apply online for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering Thailand.

The TDAC is mandatory and free to complete.

There is an exception for non-Thai passport holders who are transiting in Thailand without going through immigration control.

Once travellers complete details online, they will receive a QR code.

Along with their passport, this QR code must be shown – on a device or printed out – to an immigration officer on arrival to Thailand. A TDAC is not a visa.