Thailand entry support

Thailand arrival card and visa preparation

For Thailand trips, the most important step is using the correct official route: check visa requirement first, then complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before travel.

Official route

TDAC + Thai e-Visa portal when required

For Indians

Always check live Thai visa requirement before departure

Best for

Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, and island holidays

Important

TDAC is not a visa; it is a mandatory arrival declaration

DAC

Travel route

TDAC plus visa or visa-exemption route depending on nationality

Official route

Thailand e-Visa portal and Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Timing

TDAC is completed before travel; e-Visa timing depends on the Thai portal

Documents usually requested

Passport details exactly matching your travel document

Flight details, accommodation details, and arrival information for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Recent photo and passport biodata page if your route requires an e-Visa application

Trip plan, onward travel, and other supporting documents requested by the official Thai portal for your nationality

How the official process works

1

Use the official Thai e-Visa site first to confirm whether your passport needs a visa or qualifies for a visa-exemption route.

2

If a visa is required, complete that application on the official Thai channel before you travel.

3

Within the official submission window, complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card using your passport, flight, and stay details.

4

Carry your passport, TDAC confirmation, and any visa approval documents when you depart for Thailand.

Planning notes before you submit

Thailand's Digital Arrival Card is a separate arrival requirement and should not be confused with a visa.

The Thai authorities update visa-exemption and e-Visa rules from time to time, so use the official portal for the live rule on your passport type.

If names or passport numbers do not match between your passport and digital forms, you can face boarding or entry issues.

Plan around this visa route

Move from Thailand visa prep into trip planning

Use these related pages to connect the visa file with destination research, live holiday inventory, and deeper itinerary guidance.

Destination guide

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Thailand holiday packages

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Bangkok & Pattaya Fun Escape - 5 Days

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Travel tips

Visa Document Checklist Before You Apply

Avoid common rejections with a complete pre-submission checklist for passport, finance, and travel proofs.

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