UPDATE!: The old paper form TM6 is no longer in use. It will be replaced by the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) starting May 1, 2025. This page will be updated as soon as the Thai Immigration Bureau releases further details about the new TM6 system.

TM 6 Entry form (entry card/exit card)

What is the TM 6 form?

The TM 6 entry form is a form that foreign nationals must fill out upon arrival in Thailand and present at the Thai entry control point of the airport where they arrived in Thailand.

You will receive form TM 6 on board the aircraft for all international flights to Thailand. It will be handed to you by the flight attendant or cabin crew to fill out.

If you did not receive form TM 6 during the flight, you can pick it up at the table in front of the Thai immigration control at the airport.

What is the purpose of this TM 6 form?

The purpose of this measure is to keep track of the entry and exit of foreigners.

Who will obtain and complete form TM 6?

Whether you are American, Chinese, Russian or Japanese, you will receive this form and fill it out with the information requested.

It doesn't matter what type of visa you have, whether it's a tourist visa (for single or multiple entry), a smart visa, a visa on arrival, or a visa exemption – as long as you are entering Thailand as a foreigner, you must fill out form TM 6.

Note: Different TM forms are issued for Thai nationals leaving or returning to Thailand.

What information can be found on form TM 6?

The TM 6 form is divided into 2 parts:

Each section contains different information that must be filled in by the foreign nationals.

Thailand entry card

You can start filling out the form with your details as soon as you receive form TM 6 during your flight to Thailand.

To give you an idea of ​​what the entry card for Thailand looks like, here are some examples:

You're probably thinking it's a simple form, right? Well, it is simple, but some people still fill in the wrong information. To help you fill out the Thailand entry card correctly, here are some instructions:

Front view of the map

  • Surname, first name, and middle name (if applicable). Please ensure that the information you provide matches the information in your passport, visa, or other identification documents.
  • Select the box that corresponds to your gender and tick it. It must match the gender stated in your passport, visa, or other identification document.
  • Nationality. Please ensure that your nationality matches the one stated in your passport.
  • Passport number. You can find this in your travel document. Make sure you enter the same passport number.
  • Date of birth. The format should be DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year).
  • Flight number. You can find this on your flight ticket or boarding pass.
  • Visa number. You can find this on your existing Thai visa. If you do not yet have a visa, please apply for one at the Royal Thai Embassy in your country. If you are entering with a visa exemption or a visa on arrival, please leave this field blank.
  • Occupation. Enter the title of your current position here.
  • Country of departure. Enter the last country you were in before entering Thailand. It doesn't matter if you are coming from the USA. If you flew to Thailand from another country, please enter the last country you were in.
  • Purpose of travel. Is it a business trip, an educational trip, a retirement stay, or a tourism trip? Your Thai visa must correspond to your purpose of travel. If you are entering Thailand with a visa exemption, a visa on arrival, or a tourist visa, your purpose of travel must be "tourism."
  • Length of stay. As with the purpose of travel, the stated length of stay must correspond to the permitted length of stay on your Thai visa. You must not state more days than you are allowed.
  • Residence. Please specify the state/province you come from and the country to which that state/province belongs.
  • Address in Thailand. Please enter the full address of your accommodation in Thailand here. If you are staying in a hotel, a holiday apartment, or with friends, please provide the address of the accommodation, not just the name.
  • Telephone number. The telephone number must be given in international format.
  • Email address. Please make sure this is the email address you currently use.
  • Signature. Please don't forget to sign. Many foreign nationals overlook this part of the form.

    • back of the card

    In the reverse view, you only need to tick the boxes that correspond to your answers:

  • Type of flight. Was your flight a charter flight or a scheduled flight?
  • First trip to Thailand? Yes or no.
  • As part of a group tour? Yes or no.
  • Type of accommodation. Tick the type of accommodation where you will be staying. Ensure that the accommodation you have selected matches the details under "Address in Thailand" on the front page.
  • Purpose of visit. Please ensure that the information you have checked or marked matches the information you provided in the "Purpose of visit" field on the front.
  • Annual income. You can select all options except "no income." Selecting "no income" means you cannot support yourself financially during your stay in Thailand. If you truly have no income, it is advisable to refrain from entering Thailand.

    • Thailand departure card

    You can also fill out this part of the card after receiving form TM 6, however it will only be checked if you are leaving Thailand.

    This can be found on the front of form TM 6, next to the arrival card (front view). To give you an idea of ​​what the departure card for Thailand looks like, here is an example:

    You must fill it in with some of the requested information from the entry card, such as family name, full name, middle name, date of birth, passport number, nationality, flight number and signature.

    The only information that differs from the arrival card is the flight number.

    Keep the TM 6 form (arrival/departure card) truthful, clear, clean and secure.

    When filling out the required information in form TM 6:

  • Please be honest. The information will be verified by Thai immigration officials. Providing false information will result in a penalty.
  • Please formulate your entry clearly and legibly. Ensure that the information you enter is easily readable. It is recommended to use the English alphabet and capital letters.
  • Please keep it safe. After immigration control, you will need to keep the TM6 entry form (entry and exit card for Thailand) and will need it again when you leave Thailand.

    • Report the loss of form TM 6 to the local immigration office and request a replacement form.

    Please refer to the TM6 entry form (entry and exit card for Thailand). This is only a sample form and should not be presented at the immigration checkpoint. Each original TM6 form has a different barcode.