Is the e-Arrival Card an India visa?

No. It records arrival information and does not replace a valid regular visa, eVisa or other permission to enter India.

When can I submit it?

The official portal allows foreign nationals and OCI card holders to submit the form within 72 hours before arrival.

Where should I complete it?

Use India Visa Online, the Bureau of Immigration website or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app.

Thailand Visa

Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Q: How much does the official e-Arrival Card cost?

The Government of India describes the official e-Arrival Card as a free-of-cost service.

"Mandatory for all travellers entering Thailand"

Overview

Processing Time

3-5 working days

Validity

for each arrival required

Service fee

£30

*Our fee covers the accuracy checks, and timing management — not the TDAC itself, which remains free.

What Is the TDAC?

The TDAC is the Thai Immigration Bureau's official digital entry registration, introduced on 1 May 2025. It replaces the paper TM6 form that used to be handed out on incoming flights.
It is mandatory for every foreign national entering Thailand — by air, land, or sea.
The TDAC is separate from your visa or visa exemption. Holding a valid visa, e-Visa, or visa-free entry does not exempt you from filing it.
Remember that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is not a visa. The form is a declaration of your travel and accommodation details, not an entry permit in itself.

Required Documents

Personal data

Purpose of visit

Flight information

Address in Thailand

Email and contact number

Countries visited in the previous six days

Application Journey

How to Get your TDAC with 1a Visas

Simply tick TDAC Service under add-ons when applying for your Thailand visa

No separate form

we use the same details you've already provided.
No need to calculate the submission window

we apply for it at the right time for you.
Your TDAC follows before departure
We file your TDAC within the correct window closer to your trip and send the QR code separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TDAC the same as a visa?

No. The TDAC is a separate entry declaration required in addition to any visa or visa-free entry. Having a visa does not remove the need to file a TDAC.

How much does the official e-Arrival Card cost?

The Thai Immigration Bureau does not charge for the TDAC. Any website charging a "TDAC fee" without disclosing it as a third-party service is not the official government portal. Our TDAC Assistance is a separate, disclosed service fee for handling the submission on your behalf.

When should I submit it?

Between 24 and 72 hours before your arrival, not earlier. If you book our service, we handle this timing for you automatically based on your flight details.

What happens if I don't file a TDAC?

Entry may be delayed or refused at the immigration checkpoint. Officers may ask for proof of TDAC submission before allowing entry.

Do I need a new TDAC for every trip?

Yes. It's valid for a single entry only, including if you leave Thailand briefly and re-enter, for example, on a border run to Laos or Cambodia.

Can I still submit it myself for free?

Absolutely. The TDAC Assistance service is entirely optional. You can file it yourself, free of charge, at the official government portal at any time within the 24–72 hour window.

If you'd prefer us to handle it, simply tick the TDAC Assistance option under Add-ons when applying for your Thailand visa. No separate form to fill in, and no need to work out the correct submission window yourself. We'll time it precisely and send your completed visa and entry QR code together, ready for your trip.

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