Vietnam e-Visa file preparation
How to take a Vietnam e-Visa photo with iPhone
A phone camera is enough if the setup is controlled. The goal is not a flattering selfie; it is a plain, sharp, front-facing document photo that can be exported as a 4 x 6 cm JPEG.
Checked: 2026-07-01
Quick answer
- Use a plain white or light wall and even front lighting.
- Ask someone else to take the photo or use a tripod and timer.
- Keep the head straight, eyes open, and mouth closed.
- Check the exported JPEG instead of trusting the camera preview alone.
Set up the room first
Stand in front of a plain wall and move a little away from it. This reduces the dark outline shadow that often appears behind the head. Face a window or a soft light source so both sides of the face are evenly lit.
Turn off portrait mode, beauty filters, stickers, and background blur. A document photo should not look digitally styled.
Frame for a 4 x 6 cm export
Leave enough room around the head and shoulders so the app can place the face inside the 2:3 frame. If the original photo is already too close, the chin, hair, or shoulders may be impossible to position well.
Capture checklist
- Face forward and look at the camera.
- Keep both eyes open and visible.
- Remove glasses if they create glare or hide the eyes.
- Keep hair away from the eyes and face outline.
- Retake if the face or background is blurred.
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 x 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.
Export a JPG/JPEG under the official 2 MB ceiling. 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 this app for Vietnam e-Visa files
The app outputs an 800 x 1200 px JPEG that matches the Vietnam e-Visa portrait ratio, so you avoid the square-crop problem from the start.
It compresses the JPEG below the official file-size ceiling 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 this app.
This app 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.
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FAQ
Can I use a selfie?
It is safer to use the rear camera or a timer, because front-camera selfies can be mirrored and are often too close.
Can the app fix a bad photo?
The app can help with framing and file export, but it cannot make a blurred, shadowed, or hidden face into a strong source photo. Retake when the source image is weak.
Official sources
- Vietnam National Electronic Visa system - Instruction Checked: 2026-07-01
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.
All Vietnam e-Visa photo guides
Prepare Vietnam e-Visa files on iPhone
Create a 4 x 6 cm face photo JPEG and a passport data page image, then confirm the latest instructions on evisa.gov.vn before submission.
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