Vietnam eVisa Photo & Passport requirements
The exact rules for your photo and passport upload. Real human review catches issues before submission.
📷 4 x 6 cm photo
📘 6+ months passport
✓ We check before submit
What you need to upload
Photo
- 4 x 6 cm, white background
- Color, taken in last 6 months
- JPG, under 1 MB
- No glasses, no smile
Passport
- Valid 6+ months from arrival
- 2 blank pages minimum
- Bio page only, all 4 corners visible
- JPG or PDF, 100 KB to 5 MB
Photo specs
Vietnam eVisa Photo Requirements
Set by Vietnam Immigration. We check every photo before submission.
| Dimensions | 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm), portrait orientation |
| File format | JPG or JPEG only |
| File size | Under 1 MB |
| Background | Plain white only, no patterns or objects |
| Face coverage | Face fills 70 to 80 percent of the frame, chin to crown visible |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed, including prescription |
| Head covering | Religious headwear allowed, full face must remain visible |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Lighting | Even, front-facing, no shadows on face or background |
| Quality | Sharp, in focus, no filters or beautification |
| Color | Full color, natural skin tone |
Compliant sample
- 4 x 6 cm
- White bg
- No glasses
- Neutral face
Passport specs
Vietnam eVisa Passport Requirements
Validity rules and how to upload a clean bio page scan.
⚡ Smart auto-read
Upload once, your form fills itself
Our reader pulls your details straight from the MRZ at the bottom of your bio page. No typing names, dates, or passport numbers by hand. Works on every internationally recognized passport, including those with Cyrillic, Arabic, or Chinese script on the upper half. Same tech airport e-gates use.
Auto-filled for you
- Full name (exactly as printed)
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Expiry date
- Nationality (3-letter code)
- Sex
| Validity | At least 6 months from your arrival date in Vietnam |
| Blank pages | 2 facing blank pages minimum, for the entry stamp |
| Type | Full passport book, not a passport card or temporary travel document |
| Page to upload | Bio data page only (the page with your photo and details) |
| File format | JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF |
| File size | Between 100 KB and 5 MB |
| Frame | All 4 corners of the bio page visible, page lying flat |
| MRZ lines | Both lines of machine-readable code at the bottom must be in frame |
| Lighting | Even, no glare on the laminate, no shadows |
| Condition | Bio page intact, not damaged, torn, or water-stained |
Compliant sample
- All corners
- Sharp focus
- MRZ visible
- No glare
Quick reference
Vietnam eVisa Photo & Passport Do's and Don'ts
A scannable checklist before you upload.
DO
- 4 x 6 cm color photo, plain white wall behind you
- Face fills 70 to 80 percent of the frame
- Soft, even, front-facing light
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- Photo saved as JPG, under 1 MB
- Lay passport flat, all 4 corners visible
- Capture both MRZ lines at the bottom
- Use phone document scanner if you have one
Don't
- Selfie at an angle or off-center
- Colored, patterned, or busy background
- Glasses, sunglasses, or non-religious hats
- Filters, beautify mode, or heavy editing
- Smile with teeth or closed eyes
- Crop out a passport corner or block with fingers
- Glare on the passport laminate
- Compress photos through messaging apps
Quick answers
Vietnam eVisa Photo and Passport FAQs
Top questions, in plain language.
Only if it meets the spec: 4 x 6 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months, no glasses, neutral face. Many national passport photos use slightly different dimensions. Upload what you have, our team will tell you if it needs retaking.
Glasses must be removed for the eVisa photo, prescription frames included. No exceptions. Religious head coverings such as hijabs, turbans, or yarmulkes are permitted, but your full face from forehead to chin must be clearly visible, no shadows from the headwear.
Yes. A modern smartphone produces a photo that meets Vietnam Immigration quality. Stand in front of a plain white wall, use natural light, hold the phone at eye level, tap to focus, and ask someone else to take the shot for the cleanest result.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Vietnam. If your passport expires sooner, renew it before applying. Vietnam Immigration will reject applications with passport validity under 6 months.
Only the bio data page, the one with your photo, full name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date, and the two lines of machine-readable code (MRZ) at the bottom. Do not upload visa pages, blank pages, or the cover.
Vietnam Immigration requires at least 2 facing blank pages (one full spread) for the entry stamp. If your passport is nearly full, renew it before traveling.
Yes. A flatbed or document scanner works well. Set resolution to at least 300 DPI, save as color (not grayscale), and export as JPG or PDF.
Yes. Our reader extracts your details from the MRZ at the bottom of the bio page, which is always in Latin script on every internationally recognized passport. So it works for travelers from Cyrillic, Arabic, and Chinese-script countries equally well.
Damaged or torn bio pages, blurred photos, water damage, and missing corners are common reasons for entry refusal even with a valid eVisa. If your passport is damaged, replace it before applying. Send us a photo on WhatsApp if unsure.
Photo issues are one of the most common reasons for eVisa delays. Our team reviews and flags every photo before submission, so technical issues like wrong dimensions, file size, or background problems are caught early. We message you on WhatsApp if a retake is needed.
Yes. Vietnam eVisa photo specs are identical across all 80 eligible nationalities. The rules on this page apply to everyone.
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