Tourist guide Thailand
Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign nationals arriving in Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) in advance. Failure to present this completed form may result in denial of entry.
Important:
- This document is not a visa.
- The online form is available in five languages, including Russian. Despite the interface being in Russian, all information must be entered using the Latin alphabet.
- TDAC is not required for children listed in a parent’s passport.
Information required:
- Personal details (full name, nationality, passport number, date of birth, occupation).
- Contact details (country and city of residence, phone number).
- Arrival details (dates of arrival and departure, mode of transport—air, land, sea; flight number if applicable).
- Exact address of stay in Thailand (type of accommodation—hotel, hostel, staying with friends, etc.).
- List of countries visited in the past two weeks.
After completing the form, a digital arrival card with a reference number and QR code will be generated. This must be presented at the border. It is recommended to save the card on your phone (printing is optional).
To make changes after submission (e.g., change of hotel or departure date), scan the same QR code again. The form must be completed within three days before arrival in Thailand (including the day of arrival).
Indian citizens are eligible for visa-free entry into Thailand for up to 30 days if arriving by air, and up to 15 days if arriving by land. For longer stays, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Thai consulate or embassy in India.
Please verify current regulations with the Thai diplomatic missions before departure, as rules may change.
Thai Diplomatic Missions in India:
If a medication falls under categories 2, 3, or 4 of psychotropic substances, it may be brought in for personal medical use for a period not exceeding 30 days, provided a prescription is available. No additional documents are required.
If a medication is not listed in any controlled substance categories, it can be imported freely for personal use for up to 30 days.
At Thai airports, foreign nationals are required to:
- Complete a declaration form.
- Carry a medical prescription issued by a licensed Indian medical practitioner, including the doctor’s name, address, treatment details, and Medical Council of India (MCI) registration number.
- Carry documentation from an Indian medical institution confirming the right to possess the medication.
- Present the medication and supporting documents when arriving in or departing from Thailand through the red customs channel/VAT Refund section.
- Keep proof of medication possession with them at all times while in the country.
- The medication must be in its original packaging, and the contents clearly visible.
- It is prohibited to share or sell the medication to others.
- Ensure you have valid travel insurance with coverage of at least 15,000 EUR.
- Pre-book accommodation in Thailand and carry printed or digital confirmation with address details.
- Activate international roaming or purchase a local Thai SIM/eSIM upon arrival for emergency access.
- Carry sufficient funds or proof of financial means for the duration of your stay.
- Respect Thai customs, dress modestly at religious sites, and avoid disrespectful behavior toward the Thai monarchy or flag.
- For any legal or immigration issues, contact the Indian Embassy in Bangkok: Website
- Ensure compliance with Indian Customs rules regarding medications, electronics, and currency export.
- Declare all high-value electronics, including drones, power banks, and large batteries, at airport customs if required.
- Keep printouts of bookings, visa approvals (if any), and return flight tickets ready for immigration at the Indian airport.
The transportation of drones into Thailand is permitted only if officially registered.
The import of all types of electronic cigarettes and vapes is strictly prohibited.
- Portable electronic devices containing lithium or other types of batteries (including medical devices, oxygen concentrators, and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and chargers) must be carried in the aircraft cabin (hand luggage) only. It is recommended not to use or charge such devices during the flight.
- Spare batteries must be transported only in hand luggage.
- For lithium-ion batteries, each installed or spare battery must not exceed 100 watt-hours.
- Devices containing lithium-metal or lithium-ion cells and batteries, such as power banks, must be carried only in hand luggage and must be protected from short circuit by either being in the original manufacturer’s packaging or by insulating the terminals (e.g., taping over the terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch).
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