UNLP Application Form - Instructions for Laissez-Passer TTS.2

Q: How must the UNLP application form be completed and printed?

The form is available only electronically and must be completed electronically in Part A (Applicant) before printing. Use only the current TTS.2 version and do not make manual changes to any fields.

Q: What documents and data must match for a successful application?

The applicant’s Laissez-Passer data must match the national passport, including the exact name as shown in the MRZ. A copy of the passport data page(s) must be provided with every application, and Umoja participating offices must ensure the data matches Umoja.

Q: What are the processing time rules and submission deadline?

Processing takes five business days from submission of a duly completed and certified form to the issuing offices in New York or Geneva. Applications should be submitted no later than 16 days before the anticipated travel date, accounting for shipment and visa time.

Q: What photograph requirements must be met to avoid delays or rejection?

Photos must be recent (within six months), in colour, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), full-face, and taken against a plain white background with both eyes open and no glasses. Photos are rejected if they do not meet these requirements or are low quality, scanned, or contain prohibited items.

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Application instructions for requesting a United Nations Laissez-Passer for official travel. The form must be completed electronically, printed only after Part A (Applicant) is filled, and only the current TTS.2 version is accepted. All data must match the applicant’s national passport (MRZ) and, for Umoja offices, current Umoja records. Requirements cover certification submission, timelines for processing, express fee conditions, billing codes, return of all active Laissez-Passers for cancellation, and immediate reporting of loss, damage, or theft.

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Instructions

Form requirements

Data matching and supporting documents

Submission and processing timeline

Billing and return for cancellation

Photograph requirements

Instructions PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM (form TTS.2 BELOW) A Laissez-Passer is issued for use in connection with travel on official business, (i.e. travel paid for or authorized by the United Nations or a Specialized Agency). At any given time an official of the United Nations or a Specialized Agency may hold only one active Laissez-Passer. A Laissez-Passer remains active until it is physically cancelled by one of the issuing offices in New York or Geneva, regardless of its validity. This form is only available electronically. It should ONLY be printed after all information required in Part A (Applicant) is completed electronically, otherwise it will NOT be accepted. Only the current version of the TTS.2 form (6-17)-E will be accepted. No manual changes may be made to the form. Especially not to field no. 14 “Appointment Expiration Date”. Attach one photograph to the specifications provided on page two of this form. Because the Laissez-Passer accompanies the holder’s national passport, the data of both documents must match. A copy of the data page(s) of the applicant’s national passport, issued by the government of the applicant’s official nationality, must be provided with every application. The application form must reflect the applicant’s name exactly as it is printed in the machine readable zone (MRZ, see below sample of an UNLP MRZ) of the national passport, i.e. first and last names are separated by 2 chevrons (<<) in ICAO compliant national passports. Additional information on ICAO passport standards are available on request. For Umoja participating offices: The Laissez-Passer issuance software is linked to Umoja, therefore all relevant application data must exactly match the applicant’s current Umoja data. Submit the original form (no Xerox copies) through the appropriate certifying officer. The processing time of a Laissez-Passer application is five business days from submission of a duly completed and certified form to the issuing offices in New York or Geneva. Applications should be submitted no later than 16 days prior to the anticipated travel date. Additional time must be calculated for shipment to/from New York or Geneva and for the processing of visas. The issuing offices will charge departments an express fee for any applications received with less than five business days processing time. Departments will be provided with detailed quarterly billing reports. For offices billed through Umoja, a valid and complete billing code must be provided in order for the application to be processed. To facilitate billing, Departments are advised to provide a default billing code to their respective issuing office. (Current rates are available upon request from the issuing offices). It is essential that ALL active (valid and expired) Laissez-Passers are returned to the issuing offices in New York or Geneva or to the respective Specialized Agency for cancellation prior to separation from the Organization. If requested, the LaissezPasser will be returned to the former staff member after cancellation. NOTE: The Laissez-Passer is an important official travel document. In this respect, all possible care is to be taken to prevent its loss, damage or theft. If such a case arises, the issuing office must be contacted immediately for further instructions. BE SURE TO PRINT PAGES 3 AND 4 OF THIS FORM DOUBLESIDED HYPERLINK "https://iseek-newyork.un.org/system/files/iseek/LibraryDocuments/593-2006012715561757377.pdf" Guide to the Issuance of UN Travel Documents PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs are a vital part of the application. All photographs submitted with applications for United Nations travel documents must have been taken within six months of the date of the application. Failure to provide photographs that do not comply with these guidelines will result in processing delays. The acceptance of photographs is always at the discretion of the document issuing office. Certifying offic

FAQs

How must the UNLP application form be completed and printed?

The form is available only electronically and must be completed electronically in Part A (Applicant) before printing. Use only the current TTS.2 version and do not make manual changes to any fields.

What documents and data must match for a successful application?

The applicant’s Laissez-Passer data must match the national passport, including the exact name as shown in the MRZ. A copy of the passport data page(s) must be provided with every application, and Umoja participating offices must ensure the data matches Umoja.

What are the processing time rules and submission deadline?

Processing takes five business days from submission of a duly completed and certified form to the issuing offices in New York or Geneva. Applications should be submitted no later than 16 days before the anticipated travel date, accounting for shipment and visa time.

What photograph requirements must be met to avoid delays or rejection?

Photos must be recent (within six months), in colour, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), full-face, and taken against a plain white background with both eyes open and no glasses. Photos are rejected if they do not meet these requirements or are low quality, scanned, or contain prohibited items.

Sep 1, 2026

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