Vietnam e-visa photo: size and upload rules
For a Vietnam e-visa, prepare a portrait photo as a JPG file. Published guidance calls for a 4 × 6 cm image with a white background and no glasses; the application instructions say to upload the photo with your application.[1][2]
Photo size and face position
The stated photo size is 4 × 6 cm, or about 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 inches). The tourism authority calls it a “4x6 passport photo” and specifies JPG format.[2]
The official guidance reviewed does not set a pixel size, resolution, head height, eye height, or top margin. Use a portrait crop in the stated 4:6 proportion, but do not treat any particular face measurement as an official rule.[2]
Keep your full head inside the frame, with some space above it and your shoulders visible. This is practical framing advice to help you make a clear portrait; it is not a published measurement.
Background, light, and appearance
Use a white background. The guidance reviewed does not give a separate rule about shadows, so aim for an even white surface and avoid a dark shadow behind your head as a practical way to keep the photo clear.[2]
The immigration portal describes the portrait as “straight looking without glasses,” and the tourism authority also says to use a photo without glasses. Do not wear glasses in the photo.[1][2]
The reviewed guidance does not set a required expression or mouth position. It also does not state a rule for head coverings. Do not assume a neutral face, a smile, a closed mouth, or a particular covering rule is required by these sources.[1][2]
Choose soft, even light. Face a window during the day, or use a lamp aimed toward the wall in front of you. Avoid direct flash, bright spots on your face, and strong light from behind.
Children and special cases
The official photo guidance reviewed gives no infant-specific instructions. It does not describe a different photo size, pose, background, or head-position rule for babies or children.[2]
For a baby, place the child against a plain white surface and take the picture when the face is easy to see. Keep toys, hands, and other people out of the frame. These are practical suggestions; the authority decides whether the submitted image meets its needs.
The sources reviewed do not say that a professional photographer must take the photo or that an authority must take it in any particular case. The immigration portal asks applicants to upload a portrait with their application.[1]
Take the photo at home
Ask another person to take the picture if possible. Stand about 1 to 1.5 metres from the camera, with the camera at eye level. Rest your phone or camera on a steady surface so the image is not blurred.
Stand in front of a white wall or hang a smooth white sheet. Move far enough from it that your head does not cast a strong shadow. Face the camera straight on and keep your face fully visible.
Take several pictures in even light. Check that your eyes and face look clear, the camera did not tilt, and the image has no filters, glare, or blur. Pick the clearest one before cropping.
Crop the chosen image to 4 × 6 cm proportions. Keep your head fully in the frame and leave a little space above it. The tool above can crop the image to the stated size; check the result at full view before saving.
Prepare the digital file
Vietnam e-visa applications use a digital upload. The application instructions say to upload a passport data page image and a portrait described as straight looking without glasses; the tourism authority specifies JPG images for the photo and passport page.[1][2]
The official guidance reviewed does not specify pixel dimensions or a DPI value. The older portal instructions list a portrait under 50 KB. Check the active upload form for its current limit before submitting.[1]
Save the cropped portrait as a JPG. Open the saved file once to confirm it is the right image and that it is not blank or damaged. Keep the original photo until you have checked that the upload worked.
This application asks you to upload a digital portrait, so a printed 4 × 6-inch kiosk sheet is not the submission format described in the official instructions. The tool above can prepare a digital crop; save the individual JPG file for the application.[1][2]
What can cause a refusal
The published application instructions warn that an application with missing, incorrect, or unidentified information will not be accepted. Make sure the uploaded portrait is present and that the image clearly shows you looking straight ahead without glasses.[1]
A photo may be hard to identify if it is blurry, too dark, partly covered, or cropped so close that part of the head is missing. These are practical image-quality problems; the cited guidance does not publish a full refusal checklist.
Before submitting, check the white background, the 4 × 6 cm proportions, the JPG format, and the current file-size limit shown by the portal. Meeting these points does not guarantee approval; the immigration authority reviews the application.[1][2]
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Vietnam e-visa photo?
The stated size is 4 × 6 cm, about 40 × 60 mm or 1.57 × 2.36 inches. The official guidance does not set a pixel size or head-height measurement.[2]
Can I wear glasses in my Vietnam e-visa photo?
No. The official guidance says the photo should be without glasses.[1][2]
Does the photo need a white background?
Yes. The tourism authority specifies a white background.[2]
Can I use a printed photo for a Vietnam e-visa?
The application instructions describe uploading a JPG portrait online. They do not describe sending or submitting a printed photo.[1][2]
What is the file-size limit for the portrait?
The older portal instructions say the portrait must be under 50 KB, but other guidance has stated a different limit. Check the active upload form for its current limit.[1]
Are there special photo rules for babies?
The official photo guidance reviewed does not give infant-specific rules.[2]