Thailand TDAC: the digital arrival card explained
Thailand requires no visa from Israeli passport holders — but it does require a digital arrival card (TDAC) before you land. It is free, which is precisely why people forget it.
What the TDAC is
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card replaced the blue paper form handed out on the plane. Every arriving traveller needs one, it is filed up to 72 hours before arrival, and it carries no fee.
It is not a visa. The visa exemption allows stays of up to 60 days; the TDAC is simply the declaration for this particular entry.
What it asks for
If it is free, why pay for a service?
A fair question. You can file it yourself on the official site at no cost. We charge ILS 89 for accurate completion and a check, because a form with a wrong detail — especially flight number or address — means a hold-up at the border. If you are comfortable with forms like this, file it yourself.
Common mistakes
- Filing too early — The form only opens 72 hours before arrival.
- Forgetting family members — Every traveller needs their own card, infants included.
- A vague address — A real hotel name or address is required — "Bangkok" will not do.
- Confusing it with a visa — Stays beyond 60 days need a separate visa.
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