Vietnam e-visa photo rules
This page covers the Vietnam e-visa photo (4×6 cm), also called the Vietnam e-visa portrait photo. Its rules apply to the digital photo for a foreigner’s e-visa application; they are different from requirements for other documents, which are not listed here.
The photo you need
Prepare a portrait photo as a JPG file with a white background and no glasses. Vietnam Tourism lists one 4×6 passport photo in JPG format among the materials for an e-visa application.[1]
The required photo size is 40×60 mm (about 1.57×2.36 inches). A neutral expression or a natural smile is allowed. Do not wear a head covering. The authority does not set a head-height measurement or exact pixel dimensions in the information provided here.
The immigration portal says to upload a photo looking straight ahead without glasses. It also says the portrait image must be smaller than 50 KB.[2]
How this differs from other document photos
A Vietnam e-visa photo is for an online application. The 4×6 cm size and the portal’s file-size limit matter for the uploaded image.[2][1]
This page covers only the Vietnam e-visa photo. Check the official instructions for a Vietnamese passport or national ID photo, since this page does not give those requirements.
Take a clear photo
Stand in front of a plain white wall, with even light on your face. Face the camera directly and keep your head straight. A window can provide soft light; avoid bright light behind you, which can leave your face dark.
Ask another person to take the picture if you can. Keep the camera at eye level, about 1–1.5 metres away, and use the rear camera on a phone. Keep your full face visible, remove glasses, and take off any head covering before the photo. These are practical tips to help you make a clear picture; the official photo rules are those listed above.
Prepare and upload the file
The Vietnam Tourism instructions say to upload JPG images of both the passport data page and the portrait photo, then complete the required fields and submit the form.[1] The immigration portal gives a maximum of less than 50 KB for the portrait photo and less than 200 KB for the passport image.[2]
Resize or compress the portrait file if it is too large, while keeping the face clear. The authority does not set an exact pixel size in the information provided here. Check that the file opens, shows the right person, and has a white background before uploading.
Check your application details
The immigration portal says missing or incorrect information can result in an application not being accepted.[2] Review the photo and passport image, then check that the form details match your documents before you submit.
The portal says applicants can use their registration code, email address and date of birth to check an application result. If approved, print the e-visa for entry to and exit from Vietnam.[2] The immigration authority says the e-visa service moved to evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn on November 11, 2024. Use one of those sites to submit or check an application.[3]
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Vietnam e-visa photo?
Use a 4×6 cm portrait photo (40×60 mm), saved as a JPG.[1]
Can I wear glasses in a Vietnam e-visa photo?
No. The immigration portal says the applicant should look straight at the camera without glasses.[2]
What background should I use?
Use a white background.[1]
How large can the e-visa portrait file be?
The immigration portal says the portrait photo must be smaller than 50 KB. It gives a separate limit of less than 200 KB for the passport data page image.[2]
Does this photo work for a Vietnamese passport or ID card?
This page covers the Vietnam e-visa photo only. Check the official instructions for the passport or ID application, since their photo rules are not listed here.