Thailand implements Digital Arrival Card for all foreign travelers from May 2025

Foreign tourists planning to visit Thailand will need to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online starting May 1, 2025, as part of new immigration procedures.

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), all foreign nationals arriving in Thailand by air, land, or sea will be required to submit the TDAC form online prior to their arrival, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

Paper forms will no longer be accepted. The new digital system aims to streamline and enhance the security of the immigration process.

Tourists must submit their application within three days before their arrival on the official website, which is available in five languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

The TDAC form requires personal details, including full name, passport information, travel purpose, profession, city of residence, accommodation details (hotel, guesthouse, friends’ house, etc.), and phone number.

Additionally, foreign visitors staying in Thailand for more than 90 days are required to inform the nearest immigration office in writing about their location. This notification must be repeated every 90 days during their stay.

By Khagan Isayev