Press Release
Thailand has introduced a stringent digital arrival card mandate for all foreign travelers entering the Kingdom of Thailand. The digital card is designed to streamline the immigration process, improve security governance, and enhance the traveler experience.
The digital arrival card will be a direct replacement for the traditional paper-based card, and is a great initiative introduced by the Thai government to facilitate a green revolution through digital transformation, modernizing the immigration system. The new immigration system will go live on July 1, 2025. It will apply to all foreign travelers visiting Thailand, irrespective of their purpose of visit.
Digital Arrival Card Key Features
The digital arrival card introduces key features for elevated efficiency and security.
Green Revolution
The traditional paper-based card process relies heavily on paper.. The digital arrival card will facilitate the much-needed shift toward environmental preservation and sustainability.
More Accessible and Better Convenience
All foreign travelers can complete their digital arrival card online at their convenience before their departure to Thailand. The digital card can be accessed through the official Thai Immigration Bureau’s portal or through its mobile application.
Proficiency
With the introduction of the digital arrival card, all travelers will save a lot of time while processing their individual applications at immigration checkpoints. The digital arrival card will be directly linked to the traveler’s passport, facilitating faster verification and quicker processing at the immigration checkpoints.
Facilitating Implementation
Mr. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, Director-General of the Thai Immigration Bureau, stated, “The digital arrival card is a major milestone in Thailand’s immigration process as it introduces digital transformation for modernization, improving traveler experience, advanced security governance, and contributes to an excellent system efficiency”.
The bureau is also setting up dedicated helpdesks to educate and inform international visitors about the new card system at major airports and border checkpoints. All travelers can refer to the Thai Immigration Bureau’s online website or the mobile application for detailed guidelines. Additionally, all travelers must adapt and complete the new card process before their arrival.
Impact on Foreign Travelers
The government believes that the digital arrival card will enhance the experience of all international tourists as it will significantly reduce waiting queues at immigration checkpoints. The new digital card system utilizes cutting-edge security standards to efficiently safeguard the information shared by travelers.
Conclusion
Thailand has mandated the digital arrival card for all international tourists, marking a new benchmark for its immigration system as it adopts digital transformation and modernization elements. Digital transformation forms the core of the new digital card process, upgrading the overall traveler experience, strengthening security protocols, and introducing sustainable elements to conserve the environment. For more information, travelers can visit thailandvisa.ae.
