Travelling to Thailand? The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is the online arrival form for non-Thai travellers entering the country. Complete it before arrival using the official Thai Immigration website.
TDAC submission is free. It is separate from your visa application and does not grant permission to enter or remain in Thailand.
What Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
The TDAC replaces the traditional paper arrival card. It records information about you, your journey and where you will stay in Thailand.
It applies to arrivals by air, land and sea. Having a visa does not remove the arrival-card requirement.
When Should You Submit Your TDAC?
Submit during the official three-day window before arrival, including the arrival date. Use your date of arrival in Thailand rather than your departure date from the UK.
Prepare your passport, journey and accommodation details beforehand, then complete the form when your arrival date becomes available in the official system.
Who Needs to Complete It?
Non-Thai travellers entering Thailand need a TDAC, including tourists, visa holders, children and infants. Each traveller needs their own arrival-card record.
If you are transiting without passing through Thai immigration, you do not need a TDAC. If you enter Thailand during your transit, the requirement applies.
Check the official guidance for any special entry arrangement or exemption relevant to your journey.
What Information Will You Need?
- Your passport and personal details.
- Your arrival date and transport information.
- Your purpose of travel.
- Your accommodation address in Thailand.
- An email address to receive the confirmation.
- Any health-declaration information requested by the system.
Enter details in English and make sure your name, passport number, nationality and date of birth match your passport.
How to Complete Your TDAC
- Open the official website: visit tdac.immigration.go.th and select the arrival-card submission option.
- Enter your details: complete the personal, passport, journey and accommodation sections.
- Answer the health questions: provide the information requested for your journey.
- Review everything: check spelling, passport details, dates and your Thai address.
- Submit and save: provide your email address and download the confirmation. Keep an accessible copy for your journey.
The official system supports group submissions for up to 10 travellers. Check every person’s details before submitting.
What If Your Flight or Hotel Changes?
Use the official Update Arrival Card function to correct editable journey or accommodation information before entry.
Some identity fields cannot be amended. If the incorrect information cannot be edited, submit a new form with the correct details. The official guidance says the latest valid submission will be used.
Do You Need a New TDAC for Every Visit?
Yes. A TDAC covers one arrival on the stated journey. Submit a new card whenever you leave Thailand and return, even if you are using the same multiple-entry visa or re-entry permit.
Is There a TDAC Fee?
No government fee is charged for TDAC submission. You can complete it yourself on the official immigration website.
Check the website address carefully. A private assistance charge is not an official TDAC fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do British Tourists Need a TDAC?
Yes, when entering Thailand through immigration, including when travelling under visa exemption.
Do Children Need Their Own TDAC?
Yes. Children and infants need individual records, which may be included in a group submission.
Can I Submit It Weeks Before Travel?
Prepare your information early, but submit within the official three-day arrival window.
Does TDAC Extend My Stay?
No. It is an arrival record. Your permitted stay is determined by Thai Immigration and any subsequent approved extension.
What If I Have Not Completed It Before Travelling?
Complete it through the official website as soon as your arrival window opens and before passing through immigration. Do not rely on a paper form or assume assistance will be available on arrival.
Need Help With Your Thailand Travel Plans?
Thai Visa Express Consultants can guide you on travel documentation and assess the appropriate visa service for your circumstances. Tell us your nationality, travel dates and reason for visiting.
Official TDAC Links
- Official free TDAC submission website
- Official TDAC user guide
- Official TDAC frequently asked questions
Thailand office: +66 38 420 313
WhatsApp: +66 80 102 2328
Website: Thai Visa Express Consultants
Information checked: 14 October 2026. Follow the current instructions on the official TDAC website. Travel and visa assistance is provided by Thai Visa Express Consultants Co., Ltd., our separate Thailand-based company. We are an independent consultancy and are not affiliated with Thai Immigration.
