Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system is online (but not announced as starting yet)

[CallumWK]

9 minutes ago, treetops said:

 

The video is embedeed at the top of the page, or follow the link in the "Step for Submit the Thailand Arrival Card" box.

 

Aren't there supposed to be 2 different guides?

 

The one at the top is the one left in the below screenshot, it explains when to submit, and the tab works.

The one on the right is supposed to show you how to fill in, but the tab doesn't work.

 

[sungod]

On 3/28/2025 at 9:08 PM, still kicking said:

What happens if you don't have a smartphone?

 

Probably fill in a form that will take longer

[treetops]

9 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Aren't there supposed to be 2 different guides?

 

No, only one.

[still kicking]

42 minutes ago, sungod said:

 

Probably fill in a form that will take longer

We used to get them on the plane before landing 

[ThaiVisaCentre]

11 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

That means "up to 3 days in advance" 

You can do it day prior to flight. 

The shear volume of entries to Thailand would not allow for processing or verification.

We have a previous model. The TM6 card.

When was that information checked/verified

 

When applying, you can only choose an arrival date of today, or up to three days from now.

 

We highlight the 3-day window because that’s how it was worded in the official announcement. Applying earlier is fine if you're able to, but we don't expect any issues with entry or departure if you apply less than three days before arrival ( your airline may force it, this is yet be seen ).

 

This process replaces the TM6, which was usually filled out on arrival in Thailand. It's possible authorities may want this information earlier for coordination or logistical reasons, but in practice, it should still be fine to complete close to your travel date.

 

What is clear is it is impossible to submit more than 3 days before your arrival date as it will be disabled.
 

  

On 3/29/2025 at 8:39 AM, CallumWK said:

I still can't view the video guide. When I click the tab it takes me back to the top of th page.

 

 

We’ve also embedded the video on https://tdac.in.th/#tdac-introduction in multiple languages, though the screenshots provide more detailed information.

[Dirk Z]

On 3/29/2025 at 1:05 PM, impulse said:

 

Especially since there's a lot of airlines banning power banks on flights, so a lot of passengers arrive with dead smartphones.  That's been a learning curve for me flying the Chinese airlines where power banks can't be used in flight.  Making sure I don't run out of battery.

 

Ever thought of using a charger that you can plug into an outlet at airport or even airplane? A fully charged phone should outlast even the longest flight, especially since the usage of phones is limited.

[Hmunker]

Was hoping people on retirement visas don’t have to do this but it looks like all visitors have to do it.

 

[Maestro]

On 3/30/2025 at 5:07 AM, PJ71 said:

GBR is there.

 

As OJAS  mentioned in a subsequent post, two different country lists are used. If I remember correctly, one list is uses for country of residence, the other for country of departure airport. Also for nationality, a drop-down list opens.

 

I didn't go back and check for Scotland or GBR, but I remember that for Switzerland, one list had the country code, ie CHE, the other list did not have it.

 

Anyway, that website is still very much "work in process", it seems, and the final version may be different. I'll look at it again when it will officially be in operation.

[Maestro]

On 3/30/2025 at 12:55 PM, Liquorice said:

In the Country of Residence, the "United Kingdom of Great Britain" and "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" are options.

 

That's another example of sloppiness.

 

Are the islands of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, which are not part of the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", listed separately? 

[marino28]

It’s an easy form.

 

there is only 1 big problem .

 

country of residence : why there is not Thailand?

[Jack1988]

8 minutes ago, marino28 said:

It’s an easy form.

 

there is only 1 big problem .

 

country of residence : why there is not Thailand?

It's easy but a bit useless I think. And it looks like departure information aren't mandatory as the arrival information. I think departure information can be skipped 

[brewsterbudgen]

10 hours ago, marino28 said:

It’s an easy form.

 

there is only 1 big problem .

 

country of residence : why there is not Thailand?

Maybe it's a mistranslation and they mean "country of birth/origin"?  In any case, if I can't enter Thailand (where I've lived for 20+ years, and where my son, who'll be travelling with me, has lived all is life) I guess I'll just enter our passport country.

[Ralf001]

10 hours ago, Jack1988 said:

 I think departure information can be skipped 

 

no need to think.

[KhunBENQ]

10 hours ago, marino28 said:

It’s an easy form.

 

there is only 1 big problem .

 

country of residence : why there is not Thailand?

They will never really acknowledge Thailand as your (only) country of residence.

You are "temporary alien".

Same with the bank asking for my home address. I didn't argue that I don't have one anymore. Just wrote my last address and all happy.

[DrJack54]

24 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I guess I'll just enter our passport country

When a form requires my address etc, my answer depends on context.

If it's a 90 day report (one example) then obviously I put my thai address.

 

For the TDAC where it asks "country of residence" I will put my passport country.

In my case AU. That's the only place I'm entitled to live.

I've lived in Thailand many years on extensions retirement. 

Fact is I'm an expat on a "temporary permission of stay" 

 

Personally don't see the need for the current form to provide "Thailand" as an option. 

[Upnotover]

[Jack1988]

8 hours ago, Upnotover said:

i think they only need the arrival details. There is no need to add also departure information

[ozfarang]

Just filled in the TDAC and worked fine for me. It worked as they say it does.

Australian citizen, residing in Thailand on Non Imm O extension of stay.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, ozfarang said:

Just filled in the TDAC and worked fine for me. It worked as they say it does.

Australian citizen, residing in Thailand on Non Imm O extension of stay.

What did you put for "country of residence" 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Jack1988 said:

I think they only need the arrival details. There is no need to add also departure information

I would prefer not a guess.

Perhaps if previous fields indicate visa exempt entry then the departure information may be required 

 

[Maestro]

On 3/31/2025 at 4:12 PM, marino28 said:

It’s an easy form.

 

there is only 1 big problem .

 

country of residence : why there is not Thailand?

 

Obviously, Thailand is not included in the drop-down list of countries for the insertion of the country of residence in the current version of the DTAC because the website developer has not been made aware of the fact that some foreigners are residents of Thailand and, after travelling abroad, reenter the country with an immigrant visa

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14l-2HIVYIkTG4h2EcPii6SxGgKGEXdrR/view?usp=drive_link

and a Certificate of Residence

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kveGl7qsCK2piUC1wKkKzC19OjYkqqsR/view?usp=drive_link

 

[Maestro]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

I would prefer not a guess.

Perhaps if previous fields indicate visa exempt entry then the departure information may be required 

 

 

I looked at the online form again just now, and no information about visa or visa exemption is asked in the current version. None of the fields in the section for departure information are marked as required information.

[Zaphod Priest]

The name field only accepts characters A-Z.  This would appear to be to keep Elon Musk's children out of the country since neither Exa Dark Sideræl or X Æ A-Xii is permissible.

 

It would also bar all Europeans with umlauts, tildes and accents in their names.

[ozfarang]

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

What did you put for "country of residence" 

Australia

[ozfarang]

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

I would prefer not a guess.

Perhaps if previous fields indicate visa exempt entry then the departure information may be required 

 

You need to fill in all Red* fields

[Upnotover]

57 minutes ago, Zaphod Priest said:

The name field only accepts characters A-Z.  This would appear to be to keep Elon Musk's children out of the country since neither Exa Dark Sideræl or X Æ A-Xii is permissible.

 

It would also bar all Europeans with umlauts, tildes and accents in their names.

 

Passports also don't have accented characters in the machine readable name - this is what needs to be entered.

[Caldera]

2 hours ago, Zaphod Priest said:

The name field only accepts characters A-Z.  This would appear to be to keep Elon Musk's children out of the country since neither Exa Dark Sideræl or X Æ A-Xii is permissible.

 

It would also bar all Europeans with umlauts, tildes and accents in their names.

 

That is not uncommon, also seen with Vietnam's eVisa system for example.

 

They'd enter their names in the same way as they appear in the machine-readable lines of their passport.

[grain]

They've been wanting to bring in this tourism tax of 300THB but didn't know how to apply it. Paying by cash or card upon arrival will be a lengthy process and cause longer waits. Applying it onto the price of the airfare will mean Thais cop it too. So this TDAC solves that problem. And that's why no Thailand on the country of residence list. Everyone filling this in (free for the time being) will before the year is over also have to pay a 300THB foreigner tax at the same time or else the application will be rejected and you won't get the QR code. In all likelihood airlines won't allow you to board without checking the QR code. 

 

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), replacing the TM6 form, is free to submit, but foreign tourists arriving by air will be charged a 300 baht tourism tax, while those entering by land or water will also be charged 300 baht but can enter multiple times within 30-60 days. 
Here's a breakdown of the TDAC and the tourism tax:
TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card):
Purpose: To streamline the immigration process by allowing travelers to pre-register and submit their personal details online before arriving in Thailand. 
Mandatory: The TDAC is mandatory for all foreign visitors starting May 1, 2025. 
Free: The TDAC itself is free to submit. 
How to Apply: Travelers need to visit the TDAC official website, fill out the required information, and save or print the confirmation receipt to present at immigration. 
Benefits: Faster immigration processing, less paperwork, and a more efficient entry process. 
Tourism Tax:
Fee: 300 baht per person. 
Who Pays: Foreign tourists arriving by air or land/water. 
Multiple Entries: Those entering by land or water will be charged 300 baht but will be allowed multiple entries within a 30- to 60-day period. 
Purpose: To fund visitor insurance and infrastructure. 
Implementation: The tourism tax is expected to be implemented later in 2025. 
Payment Method: The tourism tax is expected to be linked to the TDAC and paid through the e-visa system. 
Key Takeaways:
TDAC is free, but the tourism tax is not. 
The TDAC is mandatory starting May 1, 2025. 
The tourism tax is expected to be implemented later in 2025. 
Foreign tourists arriving by air will be charged 300 baht per trip, while those entering by land or water will be charged 300 baht but can enter multiple times within a 30-60 day period. 

 

 

[notrub]

Jeepers wept!  What a lot of replies, thank you very much.

 

I am 76yrs old, btw.  How do I access the priority lane at the AP?  Also, I have had many covid vaccinations and travelled out of Thailand and back again during that time.  Are my old vaccination records required and still valid? 

 

Also, on the subject of how some countries treat non citizens, think about how many (tens of thousands) documented immigrants were deported from the US to destinations often unknown in recent weeks?  

 

For those who choose to be alarmed with the methodology of the Thai officials I offer you this.🙏

 

When I look at the world from my quiet corner of Isaan I am pretty happy to make an effort to remain welcome here.  We are guests here and should be thankful for the generosity of our hosts and their tolerance of our western ways.😵‍💫🙏

[Burgo1979]

15 hours ago, ozfarang said:

Just filled in the TDAC and worked fine for me. It worked as they say it does.

Australian citizen, residing in Thailand on Non Imm O extension of stay.

To complete the form fully you need to put your arrival date in, and it only lets you up to three days in advance, so you must be travelling into Thailand soon, or were you able to put in a future date of arrival?