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Vietnam e-Visa photo & passport requirements 2026
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
A wrong photo or a blurry passport scan is the most common reason a Vietnam e-Visa is delayed or rejected. Here is exactly what to upload — so your visa is approved first time.
Vietnam e-Visa photo requirements
Upload a digital portrait photo that meets these rules. A clear phone photo against a white wall is fine.
Photo specifications
- Size
- 4×6 cm proportions (passport style)
- Format
- JPG, in colour
- File size
- Small — under 1 MB is safest
- Background
- Plain white, no shadows
- Framing
- Head and top of shoulders, face centred
- Age
- Taken within the last 6 months
Do
- Look straight at the camera
- Keep a neutral expression, mouth closed
- Show your full face, ears and hairline
- Use even, bright lighting
- Keep the photo sharp and in focus
Don't
- Wear glasses or sunglasses
- Wear a hat or head covering (unless religious)
- Use a selfie, filter or edited photo
- Crop from a group photo
- Upload a photo of your passport photo page
Passport scan requirements
You also upload an image of your passport's data page — the page with your photo and personal details.
- JPG image of the full data page, including both lines of code at the bottom
- All four corners visible — nothing cropped or covered by fingers
- Sharp and readable, with no glare from lights or flash
- Taken flat, straight-on, in good light
- The same passport you will travel with
Details must match exactly
What you type on the application must match your passport letter for letter:
- Full name, in the same order
- Passport number
- Date of birth and nationality
- Passport expiry date
A single wrong character can mean refusal at the border. Our team checks every detail before filing.
Passport validity rules for Vietnam
Valid 6 months from entry
Your passport must have at least 6 months left from the day you arrive in Vietnam.
Blank pages
Keep free pages for entry and exit stamps.
Children need their own
Every child needs their own passport and their own e-Visa, with their own photo.
Renewed your passport?
An e-Visa is tied to one passport number. A new passport needs a new e-Visa.
Vietnam e-Visa photo & passport FAQ
What size photo do I need for a Vietnam e-Visa?
A 4×6 cm passport-style portrait in colour, as a JPG, with a plain white background and your face centred.
Can I wear glasses in my Vietnam visa photo?
No — remove glasses unless you need them for medical reasons, and never use tinted lenses.
Can I take my Vietnam e-Visa photo with my phone?
Yes. Stand in front of a white wall in good daylight, ask someone else to take it at eye level, and don't use filters.
How long must my passport be valid for Vietnam?
At least 6 months from your date of entry, with blank pages for stamps.
My e-Visa was rejected because of the photo. What now?
You need to reapply with a correct photo. If your flight is soon, Joey Visa Vietnam can check your photo and re-file urgently — message on WhatsApp. See emergency options.
Ready for your Vietnam visa?
Apply in about 2 minutes. A real person checks every application before it is filed — standard, urgent or emergency.
Questions? WhatsApp +84 343 470 507 · info@joeyvisavietnam.com