Asia

Thailand: TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)

What to prepare

  • Passport
  • Arrival date and final transport number
  • Country where the service to Thailand was boarded
  • Travel purpose
  • Full Thai accommodation address
  • Countries visited during the previous two weeks
  • Email address

How to complete TDAC for Thailand

The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.

Form field

Family Name / First Name / Middle Name

MeaningFamily, first and middle names
How to fill it

Use passport spelling and follow the form guidance for absent names.

Form field

Nationality / Citizenship

MeaningNationality or citizenship
How to fill it

Use the passport nationality.

Form field

Date of Birth / Sex

MeaningDate of birth and sex
How to fill it

Verify OCR-filled values after scanning.

Form field

Passport Number

MeaningPassport number
How to fill it

Enter without extra symbols or spaces.

Form field

Date of Arrival

MeaningArrival date
How to fill it

Enter the actual entry date.

Form field

Country/Territory where you Boarded

MeaningCountry or territory where boarded
How to fill it

The country where the final service to Thailand was boarded.

Form field

Mode of Travel / Flight No.

MeaningTravel mode and service number
How to fill it

Choose Air, Land or Sea and enter the service number.

Form field

Purpose of Travel

MeaningPurpose of travel
How to fill it

Select Holiday for leisure.

Form field

Accommodation Type / Address

MeaningAccommodation type and address
How to fill it

Enter the property, province, district, sub-district and postcode.

Form field

Countries Visited within Two Weeks

MeaningCountries visited within two weeks
How to fill it

Include stays and transit countries.

Form field

Email Address

MeaningEmail address
How to fill it

The card and QR code are sent here.

After submission

Keep TDAC and its QR code throughout the trip. Details can be updated before arrival using the TDAC number, birth date and nationality, but name, nationality and birth date cannot be edited.

Common mistakes

Wrong arrival flight number

Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.

Details do not match the passport

Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.

Submitting outside the filing window

Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.

Using an intermediary website

Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.

Questions and answers

Who needs TDAC?

All non-Thai entrants by air, land or sea; airside transit without immigration clearance is exempt.

When can it be submitted?

Within three days before arrival, including arrival day.

Do children need TDAC?

Yes, including infants; a group submission may contain up to 10 travellers.

Can an error be corrected?

Most details can be updated before arrival, but name, nationality and birth date cannot.

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