OFFICIAL CONSULAR SPECIFICATION● PHOTO REQUIREMENTS GUIDEVietnam eVisa Photo Requirements: Size, Background and File Upload
The portrait photo for a Vietnam e-visa application: 4×6 cm, white background, JPEG upload, no glasses, plus the passport data-page scan.
Try the assessment first. Paid downloads include a clean JPEG and print-ready sheet; review the package price before checkout. Follow the receiving authority’s photography instructions.
A Vietnam e-visa application on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) asks for two uploads: a portrait photo of you and an image of your passport data page. The portrait is generally given as 4×6 cm, taken recently against a plain white background, facing straight ahead with no glasses. Upload limits reported by applicants and visa services differ, and the portal has changed over time, so treat the file-size figures below as typical rather than official, and follow any limit the upload screen shows you.
Who this guide is for
Travellers applying for a Vietnam e-visa online, and anyone whose portrait upload was rejected by the portal.
Key Biometric Specifications
Preparing the photo
Practical preparation tips; use the linked application instructions for requirements.
- Stand in front of a plain white wall facing a window, with someone else holding the phone at eye level about 1–1.5 m away.
- Remove glasses and hats, keep your mouth closed and look straight into the lens.
- Crop to a 4:6 portrait with your head and the top of your shoulders. Save as JPEG.
- Check the file size before uploading. If the portal shows a limit, use that. Otherwise keep the file under 1 MB.
- Scan or photograph your passport data page separately, flat and without glare, so all text and the two code lines at the bottom are readable.
Mandatory Consular Rules
- Portrait 4×6 cm in proportion, recent, in colour, plain white background.
- Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
- No glasses or hats. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, keep your whole face visible.
- JPEG is the safe format. Most reports give an upload limit of 2 MB; staying under 1 MB fits every limit we have seen reported.
- Upload the portrait and the passport data page as separate files. The data-page image must be clear and show the machine-readable lines at the bottom.
Troubleshooting the photo
The upload fails or the file is refused
Phone photos are often HEIC or several megabytes, and limits reported for the portal vary.
Export as JPEG and reduce the file to under 1 MB without shrinking the image so much that the face blurs.
The application is returned for an unsuitable photo
Backgrounds that are not white, glasses and shadows are the most common causes.
Retake the portrait against a white wall without glasses, in even light.
Top Rejection Pitfalls to Avoid
- A coloured or patterned background instead of plain white.
- Glasses, or glare from glasses.
- A file too large, or a PNG or HEIC file from a phone.
- A cropped passport scan used as the portrait.
- A blurry or dark photo, or one taken at an angle.
Vietnam photo requirements and document options
Digital and printed copies
The e-visa is fully online, so you upload a digital file and do not need prints. If you later apply on paper at an embassy or for a visa on arrival, bring printed 4×6 cm photos as that office instructs.
Questions about this guide
What size is a Vietnam e-visa photo?
4×6 cm, which is a 2:3 portrait. As a digital file, 472×709 pixels is a common export at 300 DPI.
What is the file-size limit for the Vietnam e-visa photo?
Reports differ, and the most common figure is 2 MB. A JPEG under 1 MB fits every limit we have seen reported. If the upload screen states a limit, follow it.
Can I wear glasses in my Vietnam e-visa photo?
No. Take the photo without glasses.
What background does the Vietnam e-visa photo need?
Plain white, with no shadows or objects behind you.
Do I need to upload my passport too?
Yes. You upload an image of your passport data page separately from the portrait.
About this guide
ApprovaVisa editorial team
Reviewed: 25 October 2026
Requirements come from the linked authority source. Where our summary and the authority differ, follow the authority.
Prepare Your Vietnam Photo
Check the receiving authority’s instructions before preparing a photo. Use professional photography where required, and retain the original image when digital alterations are prohibited.
Try the assessment first. Paid downloads include a clean JPEG and print-ready sheet; review the package price before checkout. Follow the receiving authority’s photography instructions.