Arrival form · checked 3 Nov 2026

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): who fills it in and how

The short answerThe TDAC is a free online arrival form for foreign nationals. It isn’t a visa. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to tdac.immigration.go.th. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

Checked by Dre Darville, founder of NUM, on 3 Nov 2026 against tdac.immigration.go.th. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service.

At a glance

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card in brief.

Fee	Free
When to apply	Within 3 days before arrival

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

All foreign nationals entering by air, land or sea, each time they enter, whatever visa they hold. Travelers in transit who don’t pass immigration are exempt.

Num files it for you

Skip the form. $4.99, done in minutes.

Fill in one short form for everyone in your group and a NUM person files each Thailand Digital Arrival Card on tdac.immigration.go.th for you. NUM’s fee is $4.99 per traveller and the form itself is free. Private visa services charge far more. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed.

NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval or speed it up. You can always apply yourself on the official site for free.

Have Num file it Apply myself

Before you fly

Data the moment you land in Thailand

A NUM eSIM on TrueMove H, DTAC, AIS: install on wifi before you go, switch it on when you land, keep your own number. Your NUM concierge comes with it.

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Prices on 4 Nov 2026; the shop shows today’s, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay. Full refund if we can’t issue it.

Before you start

What to have ready.

Your travel details.
Your accommodation details.

Step by step

How to fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

Check it applies to you. All foreign nationals entering by air, land or sea, each time they enter, whatever visa they hold. Travelers in transit who don’t pass immigration are exempt.
Pick your moment. Within 3 days before arrival.
Get these ready. Your travel details; Your accommodation details.
Fill it in on the official site only. That’s tdac.immigration.go.th. The government fee is Free.

Watch outFake TDAC sites have charged for this free form. Use only tdac.immigration.go.th.

Not sure your passport needs the Thailand Digital Arrival Card? See the full Thailand entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Thailand?

The TDAC is a free online arrival form for foreign nationals. It isn’t a visa. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

All foreign nationals entering by air, land or sea, each time they enter, whatever visa they hold. Travelers in transit who don’t pass immigration are exempt.

How much does it cost?

Free. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

Within 3 days before arrival.

Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card a visa?

No. It’s an arrival form. It doesn’t replace a visa if your passport needs one.

What do I need to apply?

Your travel details; Your accommodation details.

Does NUM issue the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

No. Only the government issues it. NUM can file the application for you for $4.99 per traveller, but the decision is the government’s alone. You can also apply yourself on the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a Thailand eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

Sources

Where this comes from.

By passport

Do you need a visa for Thailand?

The rule for your passport, with the fee, the stay and the official link.