{"id":44239,"date":"2025-04-22T08:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=44239"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:22:33","slug":"thailand-introduces-mandatory-digital-arrival-card-for-all-foreign-nationals-effective-may-1-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/thailand-introduces-mandatory-digital-arrival-card-for-all-foreign-nationals-effective-may-1-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for All Foreign Nationals \u2013 Effective May 1, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"632\">Thailand is implementing a major change to its border entry procedures. Beginning May 1, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering the country via air, land, or sea must complete the new <a href=\"https:\/\/tdac.immigration.go.th\/arrival-card\/#\/home\">Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)<\/a> electronically at least three days prior to arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"810\">This digital form will replace the traditional paper TM6 immigration form, aiming to streamline immigration procedures, enhance security, and support public health efforts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">What&#8217;s Changing?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"867\">Effective May 1, 2025:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"955\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"955\">All foreign nationals must complete the TDAC online before entering Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1107\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1107\">The requirement applies to tourists, business travelers, long-term visa holders, and anyone entering under visa exemption or visa on arrival.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1196\">The TDAC must be submitted within 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled arrival.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1483\">How to Submit the TDAC<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TDAC: About Thailand Digital Arrival Card\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-cookieconsent=\"preferences, statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mp82FD0tMjw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-preferences cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>ATTENTION: Embedded Video Playback Unavailable<\/strong> - Due to your current cookie preferences, videos embedded on this page cannot be displayed. We respect your decision to control your personal data. You have the option to adjust your cookie preferences. Please accept <u><a href=\"javascript:Cookiebot.renew()\">preferences, statistics, marketing<\/a><\/u> cookies to watch this video.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1580\">Travelers must complete the TDAC through the <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1579\">Thailand Immigration Bureau\u2019s official portal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1649\">&#x1f449; <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tdac.immigration.go.th\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1649\">https:\/\/tdac.immigration.go.th<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1744\">&#x1f4d6; <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tdac.immigration.go.th\/manual\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1744\">View the official submission manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1778\">The submission process includes:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1937\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1836\"><strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1806\">Personal information<\/strong> (passport, name, nationality)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1876\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1876\"><strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1876\">Travel and accommodation details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1902\">Health declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1937\">Final review and validation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1993\">&#x2705; <strong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1962\">Group submissions<\/strong> are allowed (up to 10 people).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2206\">&#x1f6e0;&#xfe0f; Most information can be updated prior to travel, but <strong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2127\">name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth cannot be changed<\/strong> after submission. If any of these are incorrect, a new TDAC must be submitted.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2239\">Required Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2288\">To complete the TDAC, have the following ready:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2573\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2353\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2353\"><strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2311\">Passport details<\/strong>: Name, number, nationality, date of birth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2426\"><strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2378\">Travel information<\/strong>: Flight number, port of entry, purpose of visit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2475\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2475\"><strong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2446\">Accommodation<\/strong>: Address of stay in Thailand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2534\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2534\"><strong data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2501\">Contact information<\/strong>: Mobile number and email address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2573\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2573\"><strong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2559\">Health declaration<\/strong> (if prompted)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2602\">After Submission<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2619\">Once submitted:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2773\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2665\">You\u2019ll receive a digital TDAC by email.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2719\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2719\">Save it on your smartphone and\/or print a copy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2773\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2773\">Present it at immigration upon arrival in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2828\">Avoid Delays<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"3265\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2913\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2913\">Failure to submit the TDAC prior to arrival may result in immigration delays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3034\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3034\">If travelers arrive without completing the form, immigration officers can assist onsite\u2014but processing will be slower.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3175\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3175\">Operators should incorporate TDAC submission into their pre-trip documentation checklist for all flights into Thailand starting May 1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3265\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3265\">Group or short-notice trips will require advance coordination to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3296\">Additional Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3370\">The TDAC is not a visa and does not replace any visa requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3422\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3422\">All information must be submitted in English.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3534\">The online system supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3565\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3684\">The TDAC system is part of Thailand\u2019s broader digital transformation in tourism and immigration, integrated with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3790\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3708\">The E-Visa system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3742\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3742\">Health monitoring protocols<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3790\">Upcoming tourist fee collection platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3960\">These efforts are designed to create a more efficient and secure experience for international travelers while supporting national public health and tourism initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2172\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand is revolutionizing its border entry procedures with the launch of the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system. Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign nationals must complete this digital form at least three days before arrival, replacing the traditional paper TM6 immigration form. This crucial change affects all tourists, business travelers, and long-term residents entering the Land of Smiles by air, land, or sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":44241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1675],"tags":[2564,2563,2565,2562,2568,2567,2566],"feed_exclusion":[],"class_list":["post-44239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-regulatory-compliance","tag-digital-arrival-card","tag-tdac","tag-thailand-immigration","tag-thailand-travel","tag-thailand-visa","tag-tm6-form","tag-tourism-thailand"],"acf":{"stealth_publish":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for All Foreign Nationals \u2013 Effective May 1, 2025 - Universal\u00ae Operational Insight Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Starting May 1, 2025, Thailand introduces mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for all foreign travelers. 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