TDAC: the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card
Every foreign visitor entering Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. It is free. Fake lookalike sites charge fees, and Thai immigration said in March 2026 that at least one in ten arrivals had used one.
- What it is
- Online arrival card for all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand; replaces the paper TM.6 form
- Since
- 1 May 2025
- Cost
- Free
- When to submit
- Within 3 days before arrival, arrival day included according to the Thai embassy in Bucharest. Whether that means exactly 72 hours or 3 calendar days is not defined in the sources we could read
- Official site
- tdac.immigration.go.th
- Scam warning
- Immigration said on 29 March 2026 that at least 10% of foreign arrivals had used fake paid sites. Report them to the Cyber Police hotline 1441 or 1212 OCC
Sources: Royal Thai Embassy Bucharest: TDAC · Ministry of Tourism and Sports · Khaosod English, 29 March 2026
The TDAC replaced the paper TM.6 arrival card on 1 May 2025. Submit it free of charge at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before you arrive, for every foreign passport holder arriving by air, land or sea. Any site that asks for payment is not the official one.
Who needs a TDAC
All non-Thai passport holders entering Thailand by air, land or sea since 1 May 2025, regardless of visa type. That includes visa-exempt tourists and holders of long-stay visas such as the DTV or a retirement visa. The TDAC is not a visa. It does not grant permission to enter or stay.
How to submit it
- Open tdac.immigration.go.th by typing the address yourself, or follow the link from the official Immigration Bureau website. Do not click sponsored search results.
- Enter your passport details, travel details and where you will stay in Thailand.
- Submit the form. You do not pay anything at any step.
- Keep the confirmation on your phone and, if you like, a printed copy for the border officer.
Submit within the three-day window before arrival. Khaosod reports that authorities recommend at least three days, and the sources do not define exactly how the window is counted. Do not leave it to the last minute.
Fake TDAC sites
Warning signs: a payment page, a service fee shown as an expedite fee, a domain that is not under immigration.go.th, or an advertisement at the top of search results.
What the TDAC does not replace
The TDAC covers your arrival. Other obligations still apply once you are here: your TM30 notification of residence by whoever hosts you, and the 90-day report if you stay continuously for 90 days. Stay length is governed by your entry stamp or visa, see the 30-day visa exemption guide.
Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy Bucharest: Thailand Digital Arrival Card - embassy
- Ministry of Tourism and Sports: TDAC news, 17 October 2025 - government
- Khaosod English: 10% of foreign arrivals used fake TDAC sites - 29 March 2026
- Thai Immigration TDAC - official
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDAC free?
Yes. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Thai immigration confirm there is no fee. Any site that charges is not the official site.
When should I submit the TDAC?
Within three days before your arrival, according to the Thai embassy in Bucharest. The sources we read do not say whether this means 72 hours or three calendar days, so submit comfortably early.
Do Thai residents or long-stay visa holders need a TDAC?
All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand need one, including holders of long-stay visas.
What is the official TDAC website?
tdac.immigration.go.th, linked from the Immigration Bureau website.
I paid a website for my TDAC. What now?
Report it to the Cyber Police on 1441 or to 1212 OCC, and check that you hold a valid submission from the official site before you fly.
Keep planning
Landing soon?
Ask us about the paperwork that starts after you land: TM30, the 90-day report and your visa plan.