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Why did I get asked for a photo of every page of my passport when applying for a visa in Vietnam?

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Nov 20, 2024

5 months ago

Georgina *********

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Has anyone had the experience of being asked for a photo of every page of their passport... I'm applying at HCMC..they asked for this 3 days after I applied,  just a little worried incase I did one too many border runs.thanks

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A user expressed concern about being asked to provide a photo of every page of their passport during a visa application in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), and several comments clarified this is a common verification process. It is mainly to ensure applicants remain in Vietnam and have not left the country before their visa is processed. Other users shared similar experiences and noted this is usually a formality.

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Sascha **********

I have a fairly new passport (may this year) and the only stamps are entry to TH, ED visa + extension. And of course by that time the Vietnam entry stamp. So many many empty pages. Do they want ALL those empty pages??

5 months ago

John **********

@Sascha *********

they will do if they ask

5 months ago

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John **********

Greg ********

I have had the request at both BOI in Bangkok and Jomtien Immigration. It's nothing, just making sure you are not hiding anything loke deportation stamps etc

5 months ago

Ibra *********

Nope. Just the admin page #Approved

5 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Same here and asked for more documents.🥲

Are you applying for Workcation?

5 months ago

Georgina *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

OK thanks good to know

5 months ago

Abigail **********

@Georgina ********

good luck 🤞

5 months ago

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Abigail **********

Charles **********

Yes many people, don’t worry , it’s a formality

5 months ago

John *******

It is usually to verify that you are actually still in Vietnam. There are too many people who enter, apply and return to Thailand before the visa is issued.

5 months ago

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John *******

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