Thailand Digital Arrival Card for Indian citizens: avoid delays and complete it fast

Thailand has long been a favorite getaway for Indian travelers. But before you hop on your flight for some street food in Bangkok or a beach stay in Phuket, make sure you complete your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).

We’ve built a simplified version of the form to help you avoid the common mistakes that cause delays at immigration.

What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory digital immigration form that has replaced the former TM6 paper card. It collects your travel and personal details and must be completed before entering Thailand.

Once submitted, your TDAC is valid for a single entry and will be sent to your email. You’ll need to show it at immigration when you arrive in Thailand.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirements for Indian travelers

1. A valid Indian passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Be careful to enter your passport number exactly as it appears.

2. Personal details: Your full name, nationality, phone number, and email address.

3. Travel plans: This includes your arrival and departure dates, how you’re entering Thailand (such as by plane or car), your flight or vehicle number, and your reason for travel.

4. Accommodation in Thailand: You must provide the full address of where you’ll be staying. This can be a hotel, apartment, or guesthouse.

5. Health declarations (if needed): Depending on where you’ve been before arriving in Thailand, you may be asked to show proof of certain vaccinations, such as yellow fever.

How to apply for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card as an Indian traveler

What Indian travelers should know before submitting the TDAC

You can update specific details after submitting your TDAC, such as your arrival date or accommodation. But if there’s an error in your name, passport number, nationality, or date of birth, you’ll need to submit a new form. These fields cannot be changed once submitted.

Why apply for the TDAC with us

We’re not the Thai government; we’re a private visa service provider. Since 2013, we’ve helped over 1 million travelers from 100+ countries get their travel documents quickly and with less stress.

Many travelers run into problems filling out official forms, especially when details are unclear or not explained well. Errors can lead to delays, rejection, or missed flights. We built our service to avoid all that.

“I used iVisa while booking my Thailand trip from Bangalore. Took just a few minutes on my phone and everything was done. The instructions were simple and accurate.” — Rishabh, India

Thailand Digital Arrival Card FAQs

1. Do Indian citizens need the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

Yes. All travelers from India, even those entering visa-free for tourism, must submit the TDAC before arriving in Thailand.

2. Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Thailand?

Indian citizens need a visa for most types of travel, but short tourist visits up to 30 days are eligible for visa exemption on arrival. The TDAC is still required.

3. Can I apply for the TDAC on a phone?

Yes. All you’ve got to do is download the iVisa app, which works smoothly on any device.

4. Do I need to print the TDAC?

A digital copy is usually accepted at immigration. However, some travelers prefer printing it in case of connectivity or battery issues.

5. When should I submit my TDAC?

You can complete the TDAC as early as 72 hours before arriving in Thailand. Don’t leave it until the last minute.

Still have questions?

Our customer support team is available to answer your questions about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card or traveling to Thailand in general. Contact us anytime via WhatsApp or iVisa chat.