TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card TM.6

Required arrival/departure record for foreigners entering Thailand — preparation, translation and lost-card replacement support.

Who

All foreigners entering or leaving Thailand by air, land, or sea (when reinstated)

Gov Fee

Free at port of entry; lost card replacement ~THB 20

Timeline

Issued instantly at immigration checkpoint

Authority

Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police

Legal Basis

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §18 (arrival/departure record requirement)

Eligibility

Any foreign passport holder entering/leaving Thailand

Required Documents

Passport
Visa or visa-exempt entry permission

Procedure

Fill TM.6 (or e-arrival when active)
Present at immigration with passport
Keep departure half stapled in passport until exit

Fee Structure

We provide pre-filled TM.6 PDF + English translation of stamp + assistance at IO 1 (Chaengwattana) for replacement.

Cross-Border Notes

Thailand suspended physical TM.6 in 2022 and is rolling out e-Arrival Card — verify current status before travel.

Related Services

iLC handles the full IO chain — dossier preparation, MoJ-certified translation, filing on your behalf, IO liaison, and MFA legalization / Apostille for overseas use.

Post-Service Policy

If a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any IO officer's discretionary decision.

In-Depth Guide: TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card (TM.6)

TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card is delivered under iLC's Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

The Immigration Bureau (Sor Tor Mor) is the operational arm of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 and controls every foreigner's presence in Thailand from arrival to permanent residency. iLC delivers the full ecosystem: 90-day reports, TM-30 residence notification, TM-6 arrival card, re-entry permits (single and multiple), extension of stay (retirement, marriage, work, education, dependents), Certificate of Residence, Certificate of No Criminal Record letter, visa transfer between passports, and complex overstay resolution including departure orders under Section 54. Each transaction has evolved rapidly since 2024's digital push: e-Extension, e-TM-6, and the Digital Arrival Card now coexist with legacy paper forms depending on the immigration office. Our team maintains real-time procedural notes on all 76 provincial offices to route filings efficiently.

Why choose iLC for TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

With more than 15 years of practice, iLC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card is Processed

The workflow below reflects current 2025–2026 practice with the relevant Thai authority and factors in queue seasonality, translation dependencies, and cross-agency handoffs.

1) Case assessment
Confirm visa category, permit-to-stay expiry, TM-30 status, and any overstay exposure.
2) Document preparation
Application forms, financial statements, contract of employment or marriage certificate assembled per office checklist.
3) Filing at Immigration
Submission at the correct provincial office; iLC accompanies the client for interview where required.
4) Under-consideration period
For extensions, permit granted immediately or under-consideration stamp for 30 days pending verification.
5) Permit issuance
Full 1-year extension stamp or Certificate of Residence issued.
6) Ongoing compliance
90-day reports, TM-30, and re-entry permits managed on a rolling calendar.

Documents & Requirements for TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

The checklist below covers standard files. Complex or corporate matters can add supplementary certificates, board resolutions, or notarised affidavits; iLC brief these during the intake call.

Passport with valid visa
TM-30 registration for current address
Financial or employment evidence
Marriage / birth certificates for family-based extensions
Two photos 4×6 cm
Bank statement or seasoning letter

Real-World Use Cases: TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

Real-world scenarios where clients rely on this service every month, spanning individual, family, and corporate mandates.

Retirement extension

THB 800K seasoned deposit or THB 65K monthly income + Thai health insurance.

Marriage extension

THB 400K seasoned deposit + income + Thai spouse presence at interview.

Education extension

MoE-approved school enrolment and attendance records.

Business extension

Work permit + THB 50K salary + 4 Thai employees per foreign worker.

Alternative Paths for TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

Three delivery paths are usually available. We select the option that balances cost, deadline pressure, and destination-authority preferences.

Option	Pros	Cons
Retirement	No work permit required, 1-year renewable	Cannot work; strict financial rules
Marriage	Right to work with additional permit	Requires interview with Thai spouse each year
Business	Full work rights and family visas	Requires employer sponsorship and continuous employment

FAQs about TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

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Do I need to file TM-30 every time I re-enter?

Yes if you change address; if returning to the same address, most offices accept the existing filing but confirm locally.

Can I file 90-day reports online?

Yes for many nationalities and offices, but the online system rejects filings 15 days before or after due date.

What happens if I overstay?

Fines up to THB 20,000 and blacklisting from 1–10 years depending on length of overstay.

Can I extend at any immigration office?

You must extend at the office covering your registered TM-30 address.

Points to check

Before you proceed: TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

“Before proceeding with TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card, check names across documents and confirm the receiving authority's requirements to avoid incomplete submissions.”

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Scope to assess

Service tier	Fees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	Ask our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	Ask our team for a quote
MFA legalization	Ask our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	Ask our team for a quote

Workflow

01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card, confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

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What is TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card?

TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card — Required arrival/departure record for foreigners entering Thailand — preparation, translation and lost-card replacement support.

Who is this for?

All foreigners entering or leaving Thailand by air, land, or sea (when reinstated)

Fees and timeline?

Free at port of entry; lost card replacement ~THB 20; Issued instantly at immigration checkpoint

Legal basis?

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §18 (arrival/departure record requirement)

Issuing authority?

Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police

Required documents?

Passport; Visa or visa-exempt entry permission

Procedure steps?

Fill TM.6 (or e-arrival when active); Present at immigration with passport; Keep departure half stapled in passport until exit

How are fees structured?

We provide pre-filled TM.6 PDF + English translation of stamp + assistance at IO 1 (Chaengwattana) for replacement.

Cross-border notes?

Thailand suspended physical TM.6 in 2022 and is rolling out e-Arrival Card — verify current status before travel.

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). IO officer discretion is not guaranteed.