Thailand introduces new immigration app for travellers

It's designed to streamline registration process

Pilot access is now available ahead of the full launch in August 2026, while travellers should continue to complete TDAC as required by the Immigration Bureau

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the Immigration Bureau has opened pilot access to the Thailand Immigration Management application, or THIM, its new mobile platform being developed to streamline traveller registration and support future services for foreign nationals. 

While the official launch is expected in next month, in August, foreign visitors should continue to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, or TDAC, as required by the Immigration Bureau. 

During the pilot phase, THIM is an optional app that travellers may use to access TDAC-linked registration or continue completing TDAC through the current official channel. 

It's been advised that THIM is not an additional arrival-card requirement and does not replace TDAC at this stage.

Using THIM, travellers can record passport details by taking a passport photo, and the system reads and saves the information automatically.

They then complete their accommodation details in Thailand, travel information, and purpose of entry, in line with TDAC arrival information requirements.

Individual registration is expected to take no more than three minutes and the design also allows for group registration of up to 10 travellers at one time.

During its initial phase, the app supports four main languages: English, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese, with plans to expand to at least 15 additional languages.

TAT have also said the app is being developed into a wider immigration service platform for foreign nationals, including short-stay visitors, long-stay residents, and other foreign nationals residing in Thailand but are still awaiting confirmation by the Immigration Bureau.

It is now available for download on iOS via the App Store and Android via Play Store.