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Laos Visa Photo Size

Laotian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Scale diagram40 × 60 mm
Top of head%6.5
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%81.5

The diagram shows the required framing for Laos at true proportions: head height and eye line are drawn from the official ratios.

Photo Size

40×60 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
70-80%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Laos visa photo look?

The standard photo size for a Laos biometric e-passport is 40×60 mm. The background must be plain white and the face must be centrally positioned within the frame. Laos has introduced biometric e-passport issuance and photos must be presented at the official application stage.

Issuing authority: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Passport applications are handled by Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.

Photo preparation workflow

PhotoID Studio automatically crops, resizes and replaces the background of your photo to meet Laos's 40×60 mm biometric requirements. You save the processed image to your device and bring it to the authorised application centre yourself.

Tips for taking a good photo

Take the photo against a plain white background with even lighting. Wear formal or semi-formal attire. Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression and closed mouth.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not plain white or contains shadows. • Face is partially obscured by glasses, a hat or hair. • Photo is older than 6 months. • Non-neutral expression or open mouth.

Pricing

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription, you can generate biometric photos for Laos and 100+ other countries. There are no per-photo charges.

Frequently asked questions

When did Laos introduce e-passports?

Laos has introduced biometric e-passport issuance, and citizens are now issued ICAO-compliant biometric passports.

Is formal attire required for a Laos passport photo?

Yes. Authorities recommend wearing formal or semi-formal clothing in the photo; casual everyday attire may not be accepted.

How recent does the photo need to be?

A photo taken within the last 6 months is accepted.

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TH

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40×60 mm

VN

Vietnam

40×60 mm

KH

Cambodia

40×60 mm

BH

Bahrain

40×60 mm

OM

Oman

40×60 mm

YE

Yemen

40×60 mm

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