TDAC for Children & Infants: Thailand Family Entry Rules 2026

Traveling with children is stressful enough without worrying about immigration paperwork. A common misconception is that infants or young children "don’t count" for entry forms because they don’t have their own money or jobs. This is false.

Yes. Every passport holder entering Thailand needs a unique Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) QR code.

• The Rule: If they have a passport, they need a TDAC.
• The common mistake: Parents fill out forms for themselves but forget the infant.
• The result: You clear the e-gates, but your child is blocked. You must then leave the line and fill out a new form manually while managing luggage and a tired toddler.

• Visa Exemption: If you are from a 60-day exemption country (UK, USA, Australia, etc.), your children get the same exemption. They do not need a separate visa application, but they do need their own passport entry stamp.
• Visa on Arrival: If you are from a VOA country (e.g., India, China), children generally pay the same 2,000 THB fee, though this can vary by specific bilateral agreements. Budget accordingly for a family of four.

Thailand strictly requires tourists to carry cash (20,000 THB per person). However, for families, this rule is capped — and it’s actually more lenient than most travelers think:

• Individual: 20,000 THB (approx. $600 USD).
• Family: 40,000 THB total (approx. $1,200 USD) for the whole group, regardless of family size.

The official government portal requires you to start a fresh application for every single person. This means re-typing your hotel address, flight number, and arrival date 3, 4, or 5 times. With a toddler on your lap, this is a nightmare.

The Solution: Use "Group Application"

Our service is designed specifically for families:

1. Select "Number of Passengers" (up to 6) in our form.
2. Enter the flight & hotel info once.
3. We automatically replicate the shared travel data for your spouse and kids.
4. You get all QR codes sent to one email address — no juggling multiple inboxes.

At Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Phuket (HKT), look for the "Priority Lane" (often marked for monks, elderly, and disabled travelers).

• Infants/Strollers: Families with young children are often allowed to use the Priority Lane, skipping the massive main queue. This is unofficial but widely practiced.
• Pre-requisite: You must have your documents (passports + TDAC QR codes for every family member) ready to scan. If you are fumbling with forms on your phone, they will send you to the back of the regular line.

Select Child from the occupation dropdown for every passenger under 18, including infants, toddlers, and school-age minors. If the dropdown on your form does not show a "Child" option, choose Other and type "Student", "Minor" or "Dependent" into the free-text field. The occupation field is informational only and is not validated against your visa, but leaving it blank or selecting Employee for a baby can flag the application for manual review.

Occupation for infants under 2 years old

Infants and babies use the same option as older children: select Child. Every infant needs their own separate TDAC even if they travel on a parent's lap — passport number, not age, is what the system tracks.