Official TDAC and THIM travel tools & digital arrival card guidelines
Thailand uses the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for foreign arrivals, replacing the previous paper TM6 arrival card.
Visa and visa-exemption requirements depend on your nationality, travel purpose, intended length of stay, and date of entry. Check your eligibility through Thailand’s official e-Visa service before travelling.
Preparation Checklist
Have the following information ready before opening the official form:
Passport details exactly as shown in your passport. Check the current passport-validity and entry requirements that apply to your nationality and travel document.
Arrival date, flight number, vessel, or overland vehicle details.
Hotel, resort, condominium, or residence address for your stay in Thailand.
Details regarding recent travel and basic health declaration information when requested.
An active email address to receive your TDAC confirmation and QR code.
Data Privacy Notice: Thailand4U does not request, collect, or store any personal traveler information, passport numbers, health declarations, or accommodation records. All data must be submitted directly through the official government portal.
THIM is an official mobile application developed by the Thailand Immigration Bureau. It provides a mobile route for digital arrival information and is designed to support broader immigration services.
The official TDAC submission is free. Avoid websites or agents charging unnecessary submission fees or imitating government services. Check that the address is tdac.immigration.go.th before entering personal information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key facts regarding arrival requirements, costs, and submission timing.
Yes. Submission through the official Thailand Immigration Bureau TDAC service (tdac.immigration.go.th) is completely free of charge. Never pay third-party websites or agencies that charge submission or processing fees.
The TDAC should be submitted within the official three-day window before your arrival in Thailand, including the arrival date itself. Always verify the latest submission timing on the official portal before departure.
Yes. All foreign travelers entering Thailand, including infants and children traveling with parents or guardians, require an individual arrival card record.
Passengers remaining in direct international transit airside without passing through Thai immigration checkpoints do not need a TDAC. However, if you clear immigration, change terminals requiring entry, or leave the airport, a TDAC is required.
No. TDAC is a digital arrival card for border control and immigration statistics. It is not a visa, does not waive visa requirements, and does not guarantee entry into Thailand. Travelers must still comply with standard visa or visa-exemption regulations.
No. You only need to submit one arrival card per trip. You can choose either the official TDAC website or the process available within the official THIM mobile app. Do not submit duplicate arrival cards for the same entry.
No. Thailand4U is an independent travel platform that provides verified practical guides and direct official links. We do not collect, process, forward, or store any personal immigration data.
Entry rules and digital services can change. Check the official Thai Immigration Bureau service before travel. Thailand4U provides quick links and general information only and does not make immigration decisions.