New Entry Requirements for Thailand

Attention all travelers! We have exciting news for anyone travelling to Thailand. Since May 1st, 2025, all non-Thai nationals arriving in Thailand by air, land or sea have been required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to their arrival.

Wave goodbye to long queues at border patrol! This online form helps to expedite the entry process, making it a more seamless and relaxing experience when arriving in Thailand.

What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card, otherwise known as the TDAC, is a mandatory online form for all non-Thai nationals seeking to enter Thailand. It must be completed on the TDAC website within 72 hours of your scheduled arrival. This has replaced the traditional paper-based arrival card (TM6), allowing for a more efficient entry experience.

How to Apply for the TDAC

The card must be completed on the official TDAC website. You will be asked to provide your personal details, passport information, travel and accommodation details, and a health declaration as part of the submission requirements. Please ensure that you have all this information at hand before completing your request.

After submitting your TDAC application, you will receive a confirmation email or a QR code that you must present to immigration officials upon arrival.

Is the TM6 still required in Thailand?

No, the paper-based arrival card (TM6) has been replaced with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

Passport Requirements for Thailand 

Your passport's expiration date must be at least 6 months after the date of your arrival and have a minimum of one blank page for you to enter Thailand. Please ensure that your passport meets these requirements before traveling to Thailand, otherwise you risk being denied entry.

Visa Requirements for Thailand

Thailand's visa exemption rules are changing shortly, so double-check which one applies to your trip. Up to and including 14th September 2026, eligible nationalities can still visit Thailand for a maximum of 60 days for the purpose of leisure, with the option to extend this stay by a further 30 days at an Immigration Office in Thailand for a fee.

From 15th September 2026, this 60-day scheme is being replaced. Most of the 60 eligible nationalities, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and EU countries, will move to a 30-day visa exemption instead. Seychelles and Mauritius passport holders will be granted 15 days visa-free, while Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia will move to a Visa on Arrival.

A number of nationalities previously covered under the 60-day scheme will no longer qualify for visa-free entry at all, so it's worth checking your eligibility on the official Thai embassy website before booking. If you enter Thailand before 15th September 2026 and are granted a 60-day stay, you'll keep that full 60 days even after the new rules take effect.

For those who are traveling to Thailand for work or study, you must apply for a visa before you travel.

E-Ticket System for Thailand Marine Parks

In October 2025, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) rolled out a new e-ticket system at 6 marine national parks in Thailand, launching on October 15th to coincide with the start of the tourist season. Walk-in ticket purchases are no longer accepted at these parks, so visitors need to buy their entry tickets online in advance of their visit.

The initiative was designed to increase park revenue by around 10% and reduce corruption in entrance fee collection. The DNP has said that, if successful, the e-ticket system will later be expanded to the ten most popular national parks in Thailand.

The 6 national marine parks using the e-ticket system are:

• Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi (Krabi)
• Ao Phang Nga (Phang Nga)
• Than Bok Khorani (Krabi)
• Mu Ko Similan (Phang Nga)
• Mu Ko Surin (Phang Nga)
• Mu Ko Lanta (Krabi)

Book Your Ferry Tickets to Thailand

With these entry requirements in mind, there has never been a better time to visit Thailand. Book your ferry to Thailand now and get through border patrol quickly and efficiently with TDAC. If you have enough time, you should book a visit to one of these national parks for an unforgettable adventure.