Thailand TDAC Information
Reference document covering the scope, submission criteria, and application of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This guidance is provided for general information; travellers should consult the Immigration Bureau of Thailand for authoritative guidance.
Overview
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is the mandatory online arrival declaration for all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea. It replaced the paper TM6 form in May 2025 and generates a QR code that is presented to immigration officers on arrival, together with the traveller's passport.
The declaration must be submitted for every entry into Thailand. Once submitted, a QR code is issued by email. It should be saved offline or printed, as connectivity at ports of entry can be unreliable on arrival.
Validity & Permitted Use
| Validity Period | One submission per entry into Thailand |
| Number of Entries | A new TDAC is required for every entry |
| Maximum Stay per Entry | Up to 60 days visa-free for most eligible nationalities (currently under revision); the final period is determined by the immigration officer on arrival |
| Modes of Travel | Air, land, and sea |
| Issuing Authority | Immigration Bureau of Thailand |
What the TDAC Covers
- The traveller's personal and passport details
- Travel information, including flight or vessel number and accommodation in Thailand
- A short health declaration
- Once submitted, a QR code is issued by email and presented on arrival
Visa-Free Entry and Permitted Stay
Citizens of 93 countries and territories currently enter Thailand visa-free, most for up to 60 days per entry, extendable once by 30 days at a local immigration office for a fee of THB 1,900. The Thai Cabinet has approved a revised scheme that would shorten the standard visa-free stay to 30 days for most nationalities; it takes effect only after publication in the Royal Gazette.
Who Must Submit
Unlike a visa, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card applies to foreign travellers of all nationalities. There is no eligibility list to check: any foreign national clearing Thai immigration must complete the declaration on every entry. Citizens of 93 countries and territories may additionally enter visa-free, most currently for up to 60 days.
Exemptions: Thai citizens do not need a TDAC. Travellers transiting or transferring without seeking immigration clearance, and those crossing with a local border pass, are also exempt.
Documents & Requirements
To complete a TDAC submission, the applicant must hold the following at the time of submission:
- A valid passport with at least six months' validity beyond the intended date of entry into Thailand.
- A current email address capable of receiving electronic correspondence.
- A valid payment method for the service fee.
Travellers of any age, including infants, require their own TDAC. Children must be included in a submission made by a parent, legal guardian, or authorised representative.
Submission Process
The standard process consists of three stages:
- Form completion. The applicant provides biographic details, passport information, contact details, and answers a short series of declarations.
- Lodgement. Service eVisa reviews and prepares the declaration, handling all checks and verifications to ensure the TDAC is complete before submission.
- Decision. The Immigration Bureau of Thailand typically issues a QR code shortly after submission. The QR code is sent to the email address provided in the declaration.
Tracking an Application
Applicants may check the status of a submitted declaration at any time using the reference number provided in the acknowledgement email. Status enquiries may also be directed to the Service eVisa support team.
Fees & Service Charges
| Government fees | No fees |
| Service eVisa fees | Starting at USD $89.90 per applicant |
| Expedited processing | Starting at USD $20 per applicant |
| Accepted payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover |
| Currency | Prices shown in USD; GBP and EUR equivalents displayed at checkout |
The standard rate of USD $89.90 per applicant is charged in a single payment by Service eVisa. Service eVisa fees cover case review by an advisor, corrections before submission and multilingual support. Full details are shown on the payment page. The official TDAC is free of charge through tdac.immigration.go.th.
Refusal & Appeals
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand may reject a TDAC submission where the information provided is incomplete or inconsistent. A new declaration must then be filed with the correct information.
There is no formal appeal process for a rejected TDAC. Where a declaration cannot be filed, the applicant may:
- Submit a new TDAC with corrected information that addresses the reason for the initial rejection.
- Apply for the appropriate visa through the official Thai eVisa system, where one is required.
- Note that the service fee is non-refundable, even where an application is declined.
Where a request was submitted through Service eVisa and is refused, the service fee, which covers the review and processing carried out on the applicant's behalf, is non-refundable in all cases.