The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.
The TDAC was introduced on May 1 last year, replacing the traditional TM.6 paper form. All foreign visitors must register their arrival details online, in advance, for immigration screening.
Immigration officials said on Sunday that some travellers had been misled into registering on unofficial websites that were not part of the Thai immigration system.
Visitors must submit their details only via the official website at tdac.immigration.go.th, or through the Immigration Bureau’s main site, which provides a verified link and QR code to the platform.
Travellers are advised to complete registration at least three days before arrival to allow authorities time to process the information and send confirmation by email, helping to reduce waiting times at immigration counters.
“Registration is completely free of charge,” officials said. Any website requesting payment was not affiliated with the government.
Despite repeated public warning, at least 10% of foreign arrivals had mistakenly used these websites, which often charge from US$20 to $90.
