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

Vietnam visa application passport requirements border runs embassy procedures expat advice

Nov 20, 2024

15 hours ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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??

7 hours ago

John **********

@Sascha *********

they will do if they ask

5 hours 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

8 hours ago

Ibra *********

Nope. Just the admin page #Approved

12 hours ago

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

Same here and asked for more documents.🥲

Are you applying for Workcation?

14 hours ago

Georgina *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

OK thanks good to know

15 hours ago

Abigail **********

@Georgina ********

good luck 🤞

6 hours ago

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Abigail **********

Charles **********

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

15 hours 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.

15 hours ago

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John *******

Are Vietnam's immigration authorities now requiring previous passport pages for applicants with remote jobs?

15 comments

10 days ago

What documents are required for visa application through Vietnam, and can I apply from anywhere in the country?

1 comments

12 days ago

Will my application for DTV be rejected due to long stays on my tourist visas?

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13 days ago