Thailand Commences Digital Arrival Card Submission 3 Days Before Entry in to Thailand, starting 01 May 2025
Starting 1st May, foreign visitors heading to Thailand must fill in an online arrival card before their trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) website, created by the Immigration Bureau, is ready to capture essential traveller details. Smart app versions on Android and iOS will soon be available to make the process even smoother.
Diplomatic workers, some international organisation members, and foreign officials in Thailand are exempt. This digital shift replaces the TM6 paper card, which was discontinued last year.
The streamlined TDAC is mandatory for all foreign visitors, irrespective of whether they enter Thailand by air, sea, or land.
Visitors can fill in their TDAC forms three days before they arrive, inputting crucial details like passport numbers, accommodation addresses, and health records.
Those arriving from high-risk areas might have to provide additional details. Group submissions are allowed and details can be tweaked before sending off.
The Ministry highlights that TDAC doesn’t substitute a visa and advises travellers that Thai nationals need not fill this out. Access to the TDAC system for those arriving on May 1 opens on April 28.
The aim is to enhance visitor support and ensure a smoother arrival experience in Thailand.
Based on a story by Bangkok Post
Source: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357434-thailand-requires-digital-arrival-card-submission-3-days-before-entry-starting-may-1
