# TDAC.info — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Full Content) > TDAC.info is an assisted application service for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), the mandatory digital entry form that replaced the TM6 paper card for all travelers entering Thailand. ## Service Overview - Service fee: $29 USD per passenger - Processing: standard (before arrival date) or priority (within 72 hours) - Payment: credit/debit card via PayPal - Result: QR code delivered via email - Languages: 27 (English, German, French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Finnish, Hebrew, Turkish, Danish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian, Greek, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malay, Cebuano) ## How It Works 1. **Fill Out Our Simplified Form** — Provide your passport details and travel plans. Our English-only form eliminates confusing government field names. 2. **Expert Review & Error Check** — A team member manually reviews every submission for typos, date format errors, and passport number mismatches before filing. 3. **QR Code Delivered via Email** — Once approved, your official TDAC QR code is emailed to you with a backup copy stored securely in our system. 4. **Skip the Line at Immigration** — Present your QR code at the immigration counter. Pre-approved travelers access express lanes and avoid kiosk queues. ## Service vs Government Portal | Feature | Government Portal | TDAC.info | |---------|------------------|-----------| | Application Cost | Free | $29 USD | | Manual Error Review | No | Yes | | 24/7 Email Support | No | Yes | | Group Application (up to 6) | No | Yes | | Secure Cloud Backup | No | Lifetime | | Simplified English Form | No | Yes | ## Who Needs the TDAC? | Traveler Type | Required? | |---|---| | Tourists (Visa Exemption, 60-day) | Mandatory | | Visa on Arrival (VOA) | Mandatory | | Business & Employment Visas | Mandatory | | Long-Term (Elite, LTR, Retirement) | Mandatory | | Thai Nationals | Exempt | The TDAC is a pre-arrival immigration requirement. Filing it does not replace your visa. Final entry decisions are made by the Immigration Officer at the border. --- ## Complete Guide to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card ### What is the TDAC? The TDAC is an electronic declaration of your arrival in the Kingdom of Thailand. It collects your passport details, flight information, and address in Thailand for immigration pre-screening. It replaced the traditional TM6 paper card. Filing online allows you to use the "Express Data" lanes at immigration checkpoints. ### Who Must File? All foreign nationals entering Thailand by air via major international airports must have a TDAC record, regardless of visa status. ### Step-by-Step Filing Instructions **Phase 1: Personal Information** - Enter your First and Last name exactly as they appear on your passport info page. Do not use nicknames. - If your middle name appears in the MRZ (bottom two lines of your passport), include it in the "First Name" field. - Double-check your passport number. Confusing the letter 'O' with the number '0' is a common error. - Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. **Phase 2: Travel Details** - Enter the arriving flight number (e.g., TG670). Do not enter your connecting domestic flight number. - The arrival date must be the date your plane lands in Thailand, not the date it takes off. **Phase 3: Address in Thailand** - Hotel: Use the hotel name and city (e.g., "Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok"). - Airbnb/Condo: Provide the full address including unit number, street name, and sub-district. - Transit: If transiting without passing immigration, enter "TRANSIT" and your outbound flight number. ### Top 3 Mistakes That Cause Rejection 1. **Date Format Confusion** — The official system uses DD/MM/YYYY. North Americans often flip this to MM/DD. 2. **Photo Upload Issues** — Ensure no glare on passport laminate. Text must be readable by AI scanners. 3. **Wrong Visa Type Selection** — Selecting "Visa on Arrival" when you have a "Tourist Visa" causes confusion at the border. ### Arrival Procedures at BKK/HKT Have your documents ready in this order: 1. Passport (open to photo page) 2. Boarding Pass 3. TDAC QR Code (screenshot on phone or printed) **Proof of Funds Rule:** Immigration officers perform random spot checks. Tourists must show 20,000 THB (approx. $600 USD) in cash per person (40,000 THB per family). Credit cards are often not accepted as proof. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions (20 Questions) ### 1. What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and do I really need it? The TDAC is the mandatory electronic immigration form replacing the old paper TM6 arrival card. As of 2026, paper forms have been phased out at major airports like Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Phuket (HKT). It is required for every foreign passport holder entering Thailand by air. If you arrive without a QR code, you will be pulled from the queue and forced to fill it out at a kiosk. ### 2. Is the TDAC the same as the 'ETA'? For most travelers, the TDAC is the only form you need. The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) was a separate proposal that has been largely consolidated into the TDAC system for 2026. You do not need to file two separate forms. ### 3. What is the difference between the government website and your service? The official site is free but requires individual filing, has strict photo upload rules that often fail on mobile, and offers no support. TDAC.info ($29) provides manual error review, group processing for up to 6 travelers, lifetime QR code backup, and 24/7 email support. ### 4. I am entering via the 60-Day Visa Exemption. Do I still need a TDAC? Yes. The 60-Day Visa Exemption grants the right to stay without a visa application, but the Immigration Bureau still requires a TDAC record of who you are and where you are staying. Visa-exempt travelers are actually the primary target for the TDAC. ### 5. I have a long-term visa (Elite, LTR, Retirement). Am I exempt? No. Holders of Thailand Privilege (Elite), LTR, or Non-Immigrant O visas must submit a TDAC for every entry. ### 6. When is the best time to submit my application? The ideal window is 3 to 7 days before your flight. Submitting too early risks outdated data; too late risks system delays at the airport. ### 7. Can I apply for my whole family (including kids) at once? On the official portal, no — you must start a new application for every passenger. On TDAC.info, yes — our Group Application feature processes up to 6 travelers simultaneously. ### 8. What happens if I make a mistake on the form? A mistake is critical because the system links your QR Code to your Passport Number. If they don't match, you don't exist in the system. On TDAC.info, email support@tdac.info and we can correct and re-issue the QR code. ### 9. Why does the form ask for my 'Address in Thailand'? This is mandatory under Immigration Law (Section 38). Tourists should enter their first hotel. Backpackers cannot write just a city name — you must book at least your first night's stay. ### 10. Do I need to print the QR code? We highly recommend printing a physical copy. Phones die after long flights, airport WiFi is spotty, and paper scans instantly without screen glare issues. ### 11. What is the 20,000 THB cash rule? You must prove adequate funds: 20,000 THB (~$600 USD) per individual, 40,000 THB per family. It must be cash — banking apps and credit cards are not accepted. Checks are random but strictly enforced in 2026. ### 12. Does having an approved TDAC guarantee my entry? No. The TDAC is a pre-arrival declaration, not a right to enter. Entry can be denied for blacklist status, lack of funds, no return ticket, or excessive visa-exempt entries. ### 13. What are the 2026 rules for land borders? Visa-exempt travelers are limited to two land border entries per calendar year. TDAC is required for land entries too — apply before reaching the border. ### 14. Does the TDAC affect my visa extension? Indirectly. Immigration may check your arrival record when applying for extensions. Visa Exempt travelers get one 30-day extension (1,900 THB). ### 15. Do children and infants need their own TDAC? Yes. Every individual passport holder needs a digital arrival record, including infants (0-2 years). ### 16. I am just transiting through Bangkok. Do I need a TDAC? Fly-through (staying in transit area): No. Self-transfer (collecting bags, passing immigration): Yes. ### 17. Can I edit my TDAC after submitting? On the official portal, no. On TDAC.info, we hold applications in a Review State and can fix errors before final filing. ### 18. I lost my confirmation email. How do I find my QR code? The government site has no retrieval system. TDAC.info maintains a Secure Cloud Backup — email support@tdac.info with your name and passport number. ### 19. Is my data safe? We use 256-bit SSL encryption. Data is used solely for generating your Digital Arrival Card, retained only as needed, and never sold to third parties. ### 20. What happens if I overstay my visa? Short overstay (< 90 days): 500 THB/day fine (max 20,000) plus an Overstay stamp. Long overstay (> 90 days): mandatory ban from re-entering Thailand (1, 3, or 5 years). --- ## Key Pages - Home: https://tdac.info - Application Form: https://tdac.info/form - Step-by-Step Guide: https://tdac.info/guide - Knowledge Base: https://tdac.info/blog - FAQ: https://tdac.info/faq - Contact: https://tdac.info/contact (support@tdac.info) ## Blog Articles - [How to Fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card](https://tdac.info/blog/how-to-fill-thailand-digital-arrival-card) - [Thailand Visa & Immigration Rules 2026](https://tdac.info/blog/thailand-visa-immigration-rules-2026) - [Thailand Customs Rules: Vapes, Drones & Vaccines](https://tdac.info/blog/thailand-customs-rules-vapes-drones-vaccines) - [Forgot TDAC? 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