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Vietnam Visa photo guidelines

Submitting photos which are not suitable may delay the whole process of your visa application even if photo requirements are not as strict as others. In case your photos are not accepted, you will be asked to submit the new ones before your Vietnam visa application is processed.

Do I need photo for Vietnam visa?

An ID photo is a necessary document for foreigners applying for a Vietnam visa. It is crucial that the photo meets the specific requirements set by the Vietnam Immigration Department. Not comply with these requirements can cause you to waste time as well as face any hidden complications in the visa application and entry procedure.

Photo requirements for Vietnam visa:

Visa application photo Requirements
Embassy
  • 1 photo required (4 x 6cm)
  • 1 application form
E-Visa
  • 1 Portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4 x 6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses)
  • 1 Passport scan photo information page (full and clear)
Visa on arrival
  • 2 Portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (3 x 4 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses)

What are photos for?

Like other countries in the world, Vietnam Immigration Department also make certain specification for the photo in their identification processes.

If you are applying for a traditional visa at the Embassy or Consulate, you will need to attach one photo to the visa application form. While people who are applying for a visa on arrival should prepare at least two photos, one photo is attached to the visa application form, and the other is presented at the airport if necessary.

Valid portrait photo for Vietnam visa

Valid portrait photo for Vietnam visa.

Vietnam visa application photo guidelines (Photo: Shutterstock)