Thailand will introduce a new online arrival form called the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) starting on May 1.
The system will go live on April 28 for travel commencing from May 1 onwards..
The TDAC replaces the previous paper arrival cards (TM6 form) that had to be filled out on the plane before entering Thailand, news hub Travel Mole reports.
The new digital arrival card, which can be filled out before the day of travel, is part of the Thailand’s ‘Smart Tourism’ initiative.
Worapa Ankhasirisap, director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in London, said: “This is a huge step forward in enhancing the travel experience for international visitors.
"This streamlined, paperless system makes the arrival process more efficient.
“By embracing digital innovation, we are not only improving border procedures but also gathering valuable insights to better understand travel trends.”
From May 1, all international travellers must apply online for the TDAC before entering Thailand.
The TDAC is mandatory and free to complete.
There is an exception for non-Thai passport holders who are transiting in Thailand without going through immigration control.
Once travellers complete details online, they will receive a QR code.
Along with their passport, this QR code must be shown - on a device or printed out - to an immigration officer on arrival to Thailand.
NB: A TDAC is not a visa.
Image: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
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