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TDAC — Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Daniel Rossi
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Daniel Rossi
Mark Chen
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Mark Chen

Verified against official sources on 12 October 2026.

Quick answer
Who it is for
Every traveller entering Thailand — visa-free, visa on arrival and e-Visa holders alike.
Government fee
Free
How long it takes
Minutes. The QR code arrives by email
Price list not published yet

Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.

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Who this is for

A good fit
You are flying, sailing or driving into Thailand
You are within 72 hours of your arrival
You have your passport and flight details to hand
Not this, if
You are looking for a visa — the TDAC is an arrival card, not permission to enter
You are more than 72 hours out — the form is filed closer to arrival

What you need

Passport details

Exactly as printed, including the number and expiry.

Flight or transport details
Your address in Thailand for the first night
An email address that works — the QR code is sent there

The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.

What it costs

Thailand Digital Arrival CardOn the official portal. Any fee means you are on the wrong siteFree

How we work together

1
Assessment and filing strategy

You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.

We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.

2
Assembling the document package

You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.

We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.

3
Filing and communication

You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.

We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.

4
Visa issued

You enter Thailand.

We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.

Common mistakes

01
Paying for it

The card is free on the government portal. If a site asks for a card number, you are not on it.

02
Filing too early

The window is 72 hours before arrival. Earlier submissions stay pending — which is exactly what the paid sites monetise.

03
Passport details that do not match

A transposed digit in the passport number causes trouble at the desk.

04
Assuming it replaces a visa

It does not. The TDAC is an arrival card. Whether you need a visa is a separate question with a separate answer.

FAQ

Is the TDAC really free?

Yes, on tdac.immigration.go.th. Sites charging for it are resellers of a free government form, and some of them outrank the official portal in search results.

When do I file it?

Within 72 hours before you arrive. Filing earlier just leaves it pending.

Do I still fill in a paper card on the plane?

No. The digital card replaced the paper TM6 arrival form from 1 May 2025.

Do I need one if I have a visa?

Yes. It applies to everyone entering the country, including e-Visa holders and visa-exempt travellers.

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