Thailand Immigration has recently introduced a new mobile application called THIM (Thailand Immigration Management). The app is designed for foreigners travelling to Thailand and aims to make immigration procedures faster, more digital and easier to manage from your mobile phone directly.
The app is already available for download on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store but it is still in a trial phase. An official launch is expected later in 2026, with several immigration-related features planned for the future.
In this article, we explain what the THIM app is, who can use it and how it can help foreigners in the kingdom regarding immigration procedures.
What is the THIM app?
The THIM app is an official mobile application developed for Thailand Immigration. Its goal is to provide foreigners (short-term visitors or long-term residents) with a digital channel to submit information and in the future access immigration-related services directly from their phone.
The THIM app is part of a wider move toward digital immigration. The goal is to reduce paperwork, speed up arrival processing and allow travellers to prepare their information before they reach the immigration counter.
For Thailand Immigration, digital registration also helps officers access traveller information more efficiently and improve security checks. For travellers, the benefit is more practical: less manual paperwork, less repeated typing, and a smoother arrival experience.
The app also reflects a bigger direction as Thailand wants to modernise the way foreigners interact with immigration services, not only when entering the country but also during their stay.
In simple terms, THIM is the mobile platform that includes the TDAC and other immigration services. The mobile application may make immigration procedures easier, especially for people who prefer using a mobile app.
What can you do with the THIM app right now?
As of June 2026, the THIM app is limited because it is in a testing phase. The main available function for now is related to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.
Through the app, travellers can prepare and submit key arrival details, such as:
- passport information
- travel dates
- accommodation address in Thailand
- purpose of visit
- arrival details
- personal information required for the TDAC
The app is also expected to help groups and families. THIM can support registration for multiple travelers at the same time, which could be useful for families, tour groups, or people travelling together.
Is THIM the same as the TDAC?
THIM and TDAC are connected, but they are not the same thing.
The TDAC, or Thailand Digital Arrival Card, is the arrival form that foreign travellers must complete before entering Thailand. It replaced the older paper-style arrival card process and allows Thai Immigration to receive traveller information digitally before arrival.
The THIM app is the mobile application that can be used to access or submit TDAC-related information and is expected to become a broader immigration platform.
Is the THIM app free?
Yes. The THIM app is free to use. Travellers should be careful with unofficial applications that could take a similar name.
What features may be added in the future?
The current version of THIM is only the beginning. Thai Immigration plans to develop THIM into a broader digital immigration platform, sometimes described as a “super app” for foreigners in Thailand.
Future services may include:
- immigration appointment booking
- requests for certificates or immigration documents
- online submission of supporting documents
- application tracking
- notifications from Immigration
- connection with Tourist Police support
- services for long-term residents and foreign nationals staying in Thailand
When will THIM officially launch?
The THIM app is already available for download on iOS and Android, but it is currently in a trial phase. Because the app is still being tested, features may change, and some services may be added gradually after launch.
Where can you download the THIM app?
The THIM app is available on the Apple App Store for iPhone users and the Google Play Store for Android users. When searching, look for the official app called THIM by the Royal Thai Police. Be careful not to download unofficial apps that may copy the name or branding.
Who should use the THIM app?
The THIM app may be useful for:
- tourists travelling to Thailand
- families entering Thailand together
- tour groups
- frequent visitors
- business travellers
- long-term visa holders
- foreigners living in Thailand who may later need immigration services
For a simple one-time trip, the TDAC website may still be enough. But if you travel to Thailand often, THIM could become more useful over time because it may allow you to manage your profile and future immigration services in one place.