THAILAND DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD (TDAC): GUIDE TO DECLARING FOR VIETNAMESE FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS
Official declaration link: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/
Free!
Foreigners must submit arrival card information 3 days before arriving in Thailand
📋 INFORMATION TO PREPARE:
✅ Valid passport
✅ Trip information: Arrival date in Thailand, flight, accommodation
✅ Contact: Phone number (with country code)
✅ Personal information: Occupation, current residence
✅ Visa number (if any)
⏱️ Time: About 5-10 minutes
🔹 STEP 1: ACCESS THE DECLARATION PAGE
Go to link: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/
Verify Cloudflare: Check the "Verify you are human" box (if any)
Wait for "Success!" in green
Click the "Arrival Card" button (green on the left)
🔹 STEP 2: FILL PERSONAL INFORMATION (STEP 1/3)
📌 A. Personal Information In Passport (Information in passport)
Required fields (with red *):
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Family Name* - Surname
Enter surname as in passport
Letters A-Z only, uppercase
VD: NGUYEN -
First Name* - Given name
Enter given name as in passport
VD: VAN AN -
Middle Name - Middle name (not required)
If none, enter dash – -
Passport No.* - Passport number
VD: N1234567 -
Nationality/Citizenship* - Nationality
Click the box → Type "Vietnam"
Select "VNM : VIETNAMESE" from the list
📌 B. Personal Information (Personal information)
6. Date of Birth* - Date of birth
Select Year (yyyy) first
Then select Month (mm)
Finally select Day (dd)
VD: 1990-05-10
-
Occupation* - Occupation
VD: Engineer, Teacher, Business Owner, Student... -
Gender* - Gender
Select: FEMALE, MALE, or UNDEFINED -
Visa No. - Visa number (not required)
Fill only if you have Thailand visa
Leave blank if visa-exempt entry or visa on arrival -
Country/Territory of Residence* - Country/territory of residence
Click → Type "Vietnam"
Select from list -
City/State of Residence* - City/state of residence
Select after selecting Country
VD: Select "HO CHI MINH CITY" or "HANOI" -
Phone No.* - Phone number
Consists of 2 parts:
Country code (+cc): VD: 84 (for Vietnam)
Phone number: Enter WITHOUT leading 0
VD: 0901234567 → Enter 901234567
After filling, click the "Continue" button in green at bottom right corner
🔹 STEP 3: TRIP INFORMATION & ACCOMMODATION (STEP 2/3)
Trip & Accommodation Information
Common fields:
-
Port of Entry* - Port of entry
Select airport or port you will arrive at
VD: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT (BKK), DON MUEANG AIRPORT (DMK), PHUKET AIRPORT -
Arrival Date* - Arrival date
Select expected arrival date in Thailand -
Flight/Vessel Number* - Flight/vessel number
VD: TG558, VJ802, AK869 -
Accommodation Type* - Accommodation type
Select: Hotel, Guest House, Private Residence, Condominium, Other -
Accommodation Name & Address* - Accommodation name & address
Enter hotel name or specific address -
Length of Stay* - Length of stay
Number of days expected to stay in Thailand -
Purpose of Visit* - Purpose of visit
Select: Tourism, Business, Visit Friends/Relatives, Medical, Education, Other
Click "Continue" to go to next step
🔹 STEP 4: HEALTH DECLARATION (STEP 3/3)
Health Declaration
⚠️ Note: Declaring falsely is violation of Thailand law
Common medical questions:
❓ Do you have any symptoms? (Do you have any of the following symptoms?)
Fever (fever)
Cough (cough)
Sore throat (sore throat)
Runny nose (runny nose)
Breathing difficulties (breathing difficulties)
👉 Select YES or NO for each symptom
❓ Have you visited any country with infectious disease outbreak in the past 21 days?
(Have you visited any country with infectious disease outbreak in the past 21 days?)
❓ Are you taking any medication?
(Are you taking any medication?)
After completing, click "Submit" or "Confirm"
🔹 STEP 5: CONFIRM AND SAVE RESULT
After successful submit:
✅ System will generate TDAC Confirmation/QR Code
✅ Screenshot or save PDF file
✅ Print or save on phone
✅ Bring when entering Thailand to present to immigration officers
📱 AFTER COMPLETION:
🔹 Check information on TDAC Confirmation
🔹 Save multiple copies: phone + email + printed paper
🔹 Present when entering Thailand
🔹 If need to edit information, go back to homepage select "Update Arrival Card"
💡 IMPORTANT NOTES:
🔴 COMPLETELY FREE - No declaration fee
🔴 Declare 3 days before arrival date in Thailand
🔴 Mandatory for all foreign tourists
🔴 Information must match passport and flight ticket
🔴 Keep TDAC Confirmation to present upon entry
🔴 Declare health honestly - violation will be fined
🎯 USEFUL TIPS:
✨ Prepare passport photo and hotel booking in advance before filling because this website has a section to scan passport for information right away
✨ Fill information 100% accurately as in passport (uppercase, correct order)
✨ Can add multiple traveling companions (Add Traveller) in one declaration if traveling in group to save time
✨ Save TDAC Confirmation in multiple places in case lose phone
✨ Check email after submit to receive confirmation (if any)
Wish you smooth declaration and have a fun trip to Thailand! 🇹🇭✈️
