Vietnam e-Visa file preparation
Passport data page image for Vietnam e-Visa
The passport data page is just as important as the face photo. The system needs a readable image of the single information page, not a cropped corner, a shiny reflection, or a multi-page scan.
Checked: 2026-08-14
Quick answer
- Capture only the passport information page with the photo and text.
- Keep the full page visible, including corners and the machine-readable zone.
- Avoid glare on laminated areas and shadows over the MRZ.
- The app prepares a JPEG under <1 MB and helps correct perspective.
What “readable” means in practice
Open the exported image and zoom in before you upload it. Your name, passport number, date fields, and the two MRZ lines at the bottom should still be readable. If you cannot read them comfortably, the portal or reviewer may struggle as well.
A common failure is cropping too tightly around the text block. Keep the whole page visible so the document shape and MRZ are not cut off.
How to photograph the page
- Place the passport on a flat surface and hold the phone parallel to the page.
- Use soft side lighting instead of direct flash.
- Keep fingers, passport cover edges, and shadows away from the information page.
- Retake if glare covers the photo, name, passport number, or MRZ.
What the app does after capture
The app can correct perspective from the detected page corners, rotate the image, and compress the exported JPEG under <1 MB while preserving readability as much as possible. It cannot recover text that was already blurred or hidden at capture time.
Official-source note
These guides summarize the Vietnam National Electronic Visa system instructions for the portrait photo and passport data page image. The app prepares files; the visa application itself is submitted on the official evisa.gov.vn portal.
This website and app are independent file preparation tools. They are not an official Vietnam government app, are not affiliated with the Vietnam Immigration Department, and do not guarantee photo acceptance, application approval, or visa issuance.
Common Vietnam e-Visa photo mistakes
Most e-Visa file rejections come from a small set of repeated issues. These checks reduce upload problems, but they do not guarantee that your photo or application will be accepted.
Vietnam e-Visa needs a 4 × 6 cm vertical photo (2:3 ratio). Reusing a square US or India visa crop cuts off the shoulders and is a common upload failure.
Shadows, color, or texture behind the head often cause a rejection. Use a plain white or very light wall and step forward to soften the shadow.
Glasses reflections and frames covering the eyes are a leading reason for face photo rejection. Removing glasses before shooting is the safest choice.
If the MRZ lines, name, or passport number are blurred or hidden by glare, the file may be rejected even when the face photo looks fine. Keep the entire passport data page in the image with all four corners visible; do not submit an image with a lost corner.
Export a JPG / JPEG within the app's <1 MB output target. A PNG or oversized file can be rejected at upload even when the image itself looks correct.
Hair across the eyebrows or eyes and a tilted face make the portrait hard to verify. Keep the head straight and hair off the face.
Why use shoumei.org for Vietnam e-Visa files
The app outputs an 1200 × 1800 px JPEG that matches the Vietnam e-Visa portrait ratio, so you avoid the square-crop problem from the start.
The app compresses the JPEG below its <1 MB output target while keeping facial detail and passport text as readable as the source image allows.
Built-in guides help you center the face, leave correct margins, and check the white background before export.
Image processing stays on your device. No photo or passport image is uploaded to a server through shoumei.org.
shoumei.org is an independent file preparation tool. It is not affiliated with the Vietnam government or the evisa.gov.vn portal, and using it does not guarantee that your photo, passport image, or visa application will be accepted or approved.
FAQ
Should I photograph both pages of the open passport?
No. For this file, prepare the single data page that contains the passport photo, personal details, and MRZ.
Is file size more important than readability?
No. The file must fit the upload limit, but unreadable text is still a problem. Retake a clearer source image before compressing heavily.
Official sources
- Vietnam e-Visa — Official portal photo upload terms (evisa.gov.vn) Checked: 2026-08-14
- Vietnam e-Visa — Official user manual / application instructions Checked: 2026-08-14
This website and app are independent file preparation tools. They are not an official Vietnam government app, are not affiliated with the Vietnam Immigration Department, and do not guarantee photo acceptance, application approval, or visa issuance.
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What this tool creates
- the required face photo (for digital upload)
- the passport biographical data page (photo page) (for document upload)
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