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Phuket International Airport (HKT) Arrival Card - Thailand Entry Guide

Updated 2026-10-09

Do I need a TDAC when flying into HKT?

Yes. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is required for foreign passengers entering Thailand regardless of which airport you arrive through. If your flight lands at Phuket International Airport, your TDAC is checked when you clear immigration at HKT - and often earlier, at check-in or the departure gate.

When to submit before a HKT flight

The submission window is the same for every airport: check the current official guidance for your arrival date, and do not leave it until departure day. Travellers connecting through other airports before landing at HKT should use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Phuket.

The official submission is free on the Royal Thai Government's TDAC portal (https://tdac.immigration.go.th). Our independent service completes and files the TDAC for you for $15.00, with the confirmation delivered to your email within 24 hours.

At Phuket International Airport: what happens at immigration

After landing at HKT, follow arrivals signage to immigration control. Have your passport and your TDAC confirmation (email or QR code) ready. Officers match the card against your passport details, so the name and passport number on your submission must match exactly. After immigration, you proceed to baggage claim and customs as usual.

During peak arrival waves at Phuket International Airport the immigration hall can get busy - having the TDAC already done keeps you in the fast lane instead of filling forms at a counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a TDAC if I land at HKT?

Yes. Every foreign visitor entering Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival, regardless of airport. At Phuket International Airport (HKT) officers check it against your passport at immigration.

Which flight number do I put if I connect before HKT?

Use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Phuket. If you transit elsewhere first, the earlier legs do not matter for the TDAC form.

Is the TDAC checked at HKT or before boarding?

Both, potentially. Airlines flying to Thailand may ask for proof at check-in or the gate, and immigration officers at HKT verify it again against your passport.

What if my TDAC details do not match my passport at HKT?

Name and passport number must match exactly. If you spot an error after submitting, file a correction before you fly - mismatches at HKT immigration can mean delays or re-filing on the spot.

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