Vietnamese Laissez-Passer Photo

Photographs for Vietnam’s Border Travel Permits

The Vietnamese term giấy thông hành covers specific travel-permit procedures, so the intended journey must be identified before preparing the photograph. One current example is the Vietnam–Laos border permit, handled under a dedicated Ministry of Public Security procedure. It is not an ordinary passport for unrestricted international travel. For someone arranging a crossing involving Vietnam, the portrait must therefore accompany the permit application and eligibility category that actually apply.

The published Vietnam–Laos procedure asks for two recent frontal photographs with a white background, with one attached to the application form. Prepare matching prints from a clear portrait, maintaining a natural recognisable likeness and enough facial detail for good photo quality. Review framing and facial expression, and follow the form’s directions rather than using the dimensions from an unrelated visa application.

The procedure distinguishes the form for an adult from the form used when a child under fourteen applies for a separate permit. A parent or legal representative completes the relevant declaration where required. Keep the images with the correct applicant’s identity documents, and bring the identification requested for collection. The detailed photo requirements and photo preparation guide support photo preparation. If your situation instead concerns a lost passport overseas, contact the appropriate mission through the embassy and consulate directory; the border-permit checklist should not be treated as the consular return-document procedure.