TDAC requirements
A concise reference covering who needs to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and what documents and information they need.
Who is required to submit a TDAC
As a general rule, all foreign nationals arriving in Thailand must submit a TDAC, whether they enter by air, sea or land and regardless of the visa or exemption they use. For more detail, see what the TDAC is and who needs it.
Passport requirements
- Valid passport, in good condition.
- At least six months remaining validity from the date of arrival.
- At least one blank page available for the immigration stamp.
Information required in the form
- Personal details exactly as printed in the passport.
- Passport number, issue date, expiry date and country of issue.
- Travel details: mode of arrival, flight or vessel number, arrival date.
- Accommodation address for the first night in Thailand.
- Purpose of visit and, where relevant, visa details.
Other entry requirements
The TDAC is one element of the wider Thai entry process. Travellers should also confirm their visa status, prepare proof of onward travel and consider customs, health and insurance requirements. The article on entry requirements for 2026 provides a consolidated checklist.
Exemptions
Thai nationals, true airside transit passengers and certain diplomatic or crew categories are typically not required to submit a TDAC. The full list of exemptions is covered in the article on TDAC exemptions.