Thailand Digital Arrival Card — What Tourists Must Know Before Landing

Thailand's Digital Arrival Card is now an important part of entering Thailand, and tourists should understand how it works before they arrive. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card, commonly known as the TDAC, replaced the traditional paper arrival card and is required for most foreign travellers entering Thailand by air, land or sea. In this video, we explain what tourists need to know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, including who needs to complete it, when it should be submitted, what information you need, accommodation and flight details, travelling with children, transit passengers, correcting mistakes and what happens when you arrive at immigration. We also explain an important point that can cause confusion: the TDAC is not a visa and does not replace Thailand's normal passport, visa, visa-exemption or immigration requirements. The official Thailand Digital Arrival Card is free. Travellers should use the official Thai Immigration Bureau service rather than assuming that a website charging an application fee is the government service. Whether you're flying into Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai or another Thai destination, completing your arrival information correctly can make the beginning of your Thailand holiday much easier. OFFICIAL SOURCES & VERIFICATION Thailand Immigration Bureau — Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card Official TDAC website Thailand Immigration Bureau — TDAC Frequently Asked Questions Official TDAC guidance and FAQs Thailand E-Visa — for travellers who separately require a visa Official Thailand E-Visa website Entry and immigration requirements can change. Check the official Thailand Immigration Bureau and the Thai embassy or consulate serving your country before travelling. KEYWORDS Thailand Digital Arrival Card Thailand digital arrival card 2026 Thailand TDAC TDAC Thailand Thailand arrival card Thailand arrival card online Thailand arrival form Thailand entry form Thailand immigration form Thailand online arrival card Thailand tourist arrival card Thailand digital entry card Thailand TDAC form TDAC form TDAC application TDAC registration Thailand TDAC registration Thailand TDAC online Thailand TDAC requirements Thailand TDAC tourists Thailand TDAC free Thailand TDAC fee Thailand TDAC official website Thailand arrival card tourists Thailand arrival requirements Thailand entry requirements Thailand entry rules Thailand immigration Thailand immigration rules Thailand airport immigration Thailand airport arrival Bangkok airport immigration Bangkok arrival Phuket airport immigration Phuket arrival Chiang Mai airport Thailand visa exemption Thailand visa rules Thailand visa on arrival Thailand tourist visa Thailand eVisa Thailand passport requirements Thailand travel documents Thailand travel requirements Thailand travel rules Thailand travel changes Thailand travel advice Thailand travel tips Thailand travel checklist Thailand tourist information Thailand first time visitors Thailand returning tourists flying to Thailand travelling to Thailand Thailand before you fly Thailand before you travel Thailand holiday Thailand vacation Thailand travel Thailand tourism Thailand travel guide HASHTAGS The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is now mandatory for most international visitors. Learn how to complete it before your flight. Since May 2025, the digital form has replaced paper cards for travelers entering the country. Understanding these Thailand entry requirements before you reach the airport is essential for a smooth arrival. We explain what information you need to prepare to ensure you are ready to present your digital confirmation at immigration. Following the correct Thailand arrival procedures helps avoid unnecessary delays at Bangkok or other international entry points. While the official card is free to complete, travelers should be aware that relying on unofficial or paid sites can cause issues. We clarify how to navigate the official system so you can focus on your holiday rather than paperwork. Staying updated on Thailand immigration rules is part of being prepared for any trip. By handling your documentation beforehand, you ensure your entry process is straightforward. Subscribe to The Travel Perspective for more travel guides, and let us know in the comments if you have any questions about your upcoming trip. #Thailand #ThailandTravel #TDAC #ThailandDigitalArrivalCard #ThailandImmigration #ThailandEntryRules #ThailandTravelTips #Bangkok #Phuket #TheTravelPerspective