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Vietnam eVisa Documents & Photo Checklist

Most delays are weak scans or photos. Flat, sharp files beat rushed phone shots.

Go e-Visa Editorial

Visa help

Updated May 20, 2026

5 min read

At a glance

Passport pageFull data page, corners visible, MRZ readable—no glare.
PortraitPlain background, centered face; follow glasses rules on the form.
File qualityUse max quality the form allows—tiny JPGs fail face checks.
SpellingType from MRZ lines, not memory or social handles.
ChildrenOne application and photo set per child passport.
Two passports?Apply with the document you present at check-in and immigration.

What documents and files do I need?

Portal spec wins. This list is prep only—re-read size and format on the live application.

  • Passport scan

    Data page only, sharp, correct format—no rounded-corner screenshots.

  • Expiry legible

    Damaged laminate or stamps on text: renew first.

  • Digital photo

    ~1 m from a white wall in daylight; no tilted selfie; fresh file—don't crop an old holiday shot.

  • Name vs ticket

    Same legal spelling across form, visa, and PNR.

  • Extra uploads

    Only what the step requests—more files don't speed review.

Ready to upload

Open the Vietnam eVisa hub when your files are ready.

Vietnam eVisa page

Upload mistakes that fail most often

SCREENSHOTS

Lose edges and resolution.

OVER-COMPRESSED JPG

Face becomes mud.

ROTATED PAGES

Sideways MRZ breaks OCR.

BORROWED PHOTO

Someone else's pass ≠ your lighting.

Prepare your files in this order

  1. 1

    1. Open live limits

    Note size caps on evisa.gov.vn; bookmark the page.

  2. 2

    2. Scan passport

    Zoom to 100%; every MRZ character must be clear.

  3. 3

    3. Portrait

    Timer or helper; compare to portal samples.

  4. 4

    4. Store copies

    Laptop + USB—hotel Wi‑Fi alone is risky.

  5. 5

    5. MRZ check

    Type names from bottom MRZ lines, not the front-of-passport guess.

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Photo and document questions

Head covering allowed?
If religion requires it, rules often need full face oval visible—read the exact line for your application date.
Mail passport?
Standard eVisa is online. Courier-your-passport tourist offers are a fraud red flag.
Diacritics?
Follow MRZ letters unless the form adds a separate field.
Upload tickets?
Only when prompted. No fake bookings.
Fix after paying?
Often yes via portal—each round costs days; fix before pay when possible.

Official Sources

Always verify current requirements directly with official government sources before traveling.