Good to know
- The TDAC is separate from your visa. Even visitors who are visa-exempt for a short stay still complete it.
- It replaced Thailand's old paper TM6 arrival form.
- It covers arrivals by air, land and sea. Diplomatic, consular and international-organisation officials are among the exempt groups.
- Submit within the 3 days before arrival, counting arrival day. If your hotel or address changes before you travel, update the same card.
How to submit
- Open the official site from the button on this page, not from a search ad.
- Keep your passport, flight details and accommodation address ready.
- Fill in the form during the allowed window.
- Save the confirmation or QR code as a screenshot, and print it if you can.
- Show the confirmation at check-in or immigration if you are asked.
Common mistakes
- Paying a third-party site. The official form is free.
- Submitting outside the allowed window, which can cause the form to be rejected.
- Typing details that do not match your passport exactly.
- Assuming that no visa means no arrival card. They are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Thailand TDAC free?
Yes, on the official site it is free. If a website asks you to pay, it is not the official portal.
When should I submit the TDAC?
Within the 3 days before arrival. Confirm the exact window on the official site, because it can change.
Do I need it if I do not need a visa?
The arrival card is a separate requirement from a visa. Who must submit: All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand, including visa-exempt visitors.
Where this comes from
We check the official portal and published government notices where we can reach them. Because rules change, always confirm on the official site.