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Mandatory Digital Arrival Cards: 2026 Filing Windows & QR Guide

Paper disembarkation cards have been retired across Southeast Asia. Whether you are flying into Phnom Penh Techo (KTI) or Siem Reap (SAI) with the 7-day Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA), or connecting through Bangkok (TDAC), Kuala Lumpur (MDAC), Singapore (SGAC), Bali (e-CD), or Manila (eTravel), use our interactive window calculator and 2026 checklists below.

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Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) + v-Pass

Required within 7 days before arrival for every air passenger landing at Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS) — even if you already hold a Cambodia eVisa or ASEAN visa exemption.

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Official window: Within 7 days before arrival · Earliest portal date: 2026-10-13 · Arrival: 2026-10-20

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Cambodia · CeA

Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA)

7-Day WindowAssisted Filing from $20

Every traveler flying into Cambodia must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within the 7 days before arrival, even if you already hold an approved Cambodia eVisa or a visa-exempt ASEAN passport. The digital card replaces the paper immigration, health, and customs forms at Phnom Penh Techo (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), and Sihanoukville (KOS) airports.

Replaced:: Paper Immigration Disembarkation Form, Health Declaration Form, and Customs Declaration
Primary Airports:: KTI, SAI, KOS, BAVET
Smart Gates:: KTI Automated Smart Gates & Digital v-Pass

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Thailand · TDAC

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

72-Hour / 3-Day Window2026 Corridor Guide

All foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. Introduced in May 2025 to permanently replace the paper TM6 disembarkation card, the TDAC is mandatory for both visa-exempt tourists and visa holders.

Replaced:: Paper TM6 Arrival and Departure Card
Primary Airports:: BKK, DMK, HKT, CNX
Smart Gates:: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) & Don Mueang (DMK) Automated Biometric e-Gates

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Malaysia · MDAC

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

72-Hour / 3-Day Window2026 Corridor Guide

Foreign travelers entering Malaysia must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days prior to arrival (including the arrival date itself). Completing the MDAC is mandatory for entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA T1 & KLIA2), Penang, and Johor Bahru, and unlocks Malaysia's automated e-Gates for 63+ eligible nationalities.

Replaced:: Paper Malaysia Disembarkation Card
Primary Airports:: KUL, PEN, BKI, BSI / KSAB
Smart Gates:: KLIA T1, KLIA2 & Johor Bahru Biometric Autogates

Read MDAC Filing Guide Combining with Cambodia? File CeA ($20)

Indonesia · e-CD + SSHP

Indonesia 'All Indonesia' Arrival Card & Bali Levy

72-Hour / 3-Day Window2026 Corridor Guide

Travelers flying to Bali (DPS) or Jakarta (CGK) must complete Indonesia's Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD) and SatuSehat Health Pass (SSHP) within 72 hours before arrival. International visitors entering Bali must also pay the mandatory IDR 150,000 (~$10 USD) Love Bali Foreign Tourist Levy and hold either an e-VoA or visa exemption.

Replaced:: Paper Customs Declaration and fragmented airport health forms
Primary Airports:: DPS, CGK, YIA / SUB
Smart Gates:: CGK (Jakarta) & DPS (Bali) Biometric Autogates

Read e-CD + SSHP Filing Guide Combining with Cambodia? File CeA ($20)

Singapore · SGAC

Singapore SG Arrival Card (SGAC)

72-Hour / 3-Day Window2026 Corridor Guide

All travelers entering Singapore by air, land, or sea must submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration within 3 days before arrival (including the day of arrival). Required at Changi Airport (SIN) and the Woodlands/Tuas land checkpoints, the SGAC unlocks Singapore's automated immigration lanes for foreign visitors.

Replaced:: Paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) White Card
Primary Airports:: SIN, WOODLANDS / TUAS, HARBOURFRONT / TANAH MERAH
Smart Gates:: ICA Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI) Biometric Lanes

Read SGAC Filing Guide Combining with Cambodia? File CeA ($20)

Philippines · eTravel

Philippines eTravel Pass

72-Hour / 3-Day Window2026 Corridor Guide

Every passenger arriving in the Philippines must register on the Philippines eTravel portal within 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival. The unified eTravel QR code replaces the old paper arrival card, One Health Pass, and paper Bureau of Customs declaration at Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB), and Clark (CRK) airports.

Replaced:: Paper Arrival Card, One Health Pass (OHP), and paper Bureau of Customs Baggage Declaration
Primary Airports:: MNL, CEB, CRK
Smart Gates:: Philippine Bureau of Immigration e-Gates & Express QR Lanes

Read eTravel Filing Guide Combining with Cambodia? File CeA ($20)

2026 Regional Comparison Matrix

All 6 Asia-Pacific Digital Arrival Cards Compared

Note the critical distinction between Cambodia's 7-day window and the 72-hour / 3-day window used by Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Destination & Card	Filing Window	Replaced Paper Form	Key Airports & Smart Gates	2026 Action
Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA)	Within 7 days before arrival	Paper Immigration Disembarkation Form, Health Declaration Form, and Customs Declaration	KTI, SAI, KOS, BAVET — KTI Automated Smart Gates & Digital v-Pass	Guide·Apply ($20)
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)	Within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival	Paper TM6 Arrival and Departure Card	BKK, DMK, HKT, CNX — Suvarnabhumi (BKK) & Don Mueang (DMK) Automated Biometric e-Gates	Guide
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)	Within 3 days before arrival (including arrival date)	Paper Malaysia Disembarkation Card	KUL, PEN, BKI, BSI / KSAB — KLIA T1, KLIA2 & Johor Bahru Biometric Autogates	Guide
Indonesia 'All Indonesia' Arrival Card & Bali Levy	Within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival	Paper Customs Declaration and fragmented airport health forms	DPS, CGK, YIA / SUB — CGK (Jakarta) & DPS (Bali) Biometric Autogates	Guide
Singapore SG Arrival Card (SGAC)	Within 3 days before arrival (including arrival day)	Paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) White Card	SIN, WOODLANDS / TUAS, HARBOURFRONT / TANAH MERAH — ICA Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI) Biometric Lanes	Guide
Philippines eTravel Pass	Within 72 hours before scheduled arrival	Paper Arrival Card, One Health Pass (OHP), and paper Bureau of Customs Baggage Declaration	MNL, CEB, CRK — Philippine Bureau of Immigration e-Gates & Express QR Lanes	Guide

2026 Multi-Country Corridor Rules

Sequencing Your SE Asia Loop: Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh & Singapore

Travelers combining Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore in a single itinerary face two major operational rules in 2026:

1Thailand–Cambodia Land Crossings Are Closed: Poipet and Cham Yeam remain suspended in 2026. To travel between Bangkok or Phuket and Siem Reap (SAI) or Phnom Penh (KTI), you must fly and file both the Thailand TDAC (72h window) and the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) (7-day window).
2Select KTI (Never Legacy PNH) for Phnom Penh: Techo International Airport (KTI) replaced Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) on 9 September 2025. Always choose KTI on both your Cambodia eVisa and your Cambodia e-Arrival Card.
3Overland Vietnam–Cambodia via Bavet / Moc Bai: Unlike the closed Thai border, the Bavet (Svay Rieng) land crossing from Ho Chi Minh City accepts the Cambodia eVisa.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Digital Arrival Cards (2026)

What is the difference between a Digital Arrival Card and an eVisa?

A Digital Arrival Card (such as Cambodia's CeA, Thailand's TDAC, Malaysia's MDAC, or Singapore's SGAC) is a mandatory pre-arrival immigration, health, and customs declaration required within 3 to 7 days before landing. It is NOT a visa. If your nationality requires a visa (such as the Cambodia eVisa or Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa), you must hold both your approved eVisa and your arrival card QR code.

Which Southeast Asian Digital Arrival Cards are mandatory in 2026?

Six major Asia-Pacific destinations enforce mandatory digital arrival declarations in 2026: Cambodia (e-Arrival Card / CeA within 7 days), Thailand (TDAC within 72 hours, replacing the paper TM6), Malaysia (MDAC within 3 days), Indonesia (e-CD & SatuSehat Health Pass within 72 hours), Singapore (SG Arrival Card within 3 days), and the Philippines (eTravel Pass within 72 hours).

Why does Cambodia's e-Arrival Card have a 7-day window while Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore use 3 days?

Cambodia's General Department of Immigration gives air travelers arriving at Phnom Penh Techo (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), and Sihanoukville (KOS) a full 7-day pre-arrival window to upload their passport bio page, portrait photo, flight details, and customs declaration. Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines restrict submissions to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival.

Can I cross by land between Thailand and Cambodia using a Digital Arrival Card in 2026?

No. All land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia (including Poipet and Cham Yeam) are closed in 2026. Travelers connecting between Bangkok/Phuket and Siem Reap or Phnom Penh must fly into SAI or KTI and submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA).

Can Nomadic Mart file my Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) and Cambodia eVisa before my trip?

Yes. You can submit your Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) order with Nomadic Mart at any time (from $20, all fees included) — if your arrival is more than 7 days away, we verify your documents now and file automatically as soon as your 7-day window opens. You can also apply for your Cambodia Tourist (Type T) or Business (Type E) eVisa and Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa directly on our platform.