Vietnam e-Visa file preparation
Vietnam e-Visa upload checklist
Before you start the official application, make sure the two image files are actually ready. This avoids stopping midway to retake a passport page or rebuild the face photo.
Checked: 2026-07-01
Quick answer
- Face photo JPEG is 4 x 6 cm / 2:3 and recent.
- Passport data page image is readable and under the file-size limit.
- The exported files open correctly from Photos, Files, or the share sheet.
- The latest official instructions have been checked on evisa.gov.vn.
Check the face photo file
- JPG/JPEG format.
- Vertical 2:3 shape, not square.
- Plain light or white background without hard shadows.
- Face is clear, centered, and not hidden by hair or accessories.
- File size is below the official upload ceiling.
Check the passport data page file
- Only the passport information page is included.
- All four page edges or the full page shape are visible.
- Name, passport number, date fields, and MRZ are readable.
- No glare, finger, or shadow covers important text.
- JPEG opens correctly before upload.
Keep the official portal as the final authority
The app prepares files for submission, but it does not submit the application. If the official portal gives a newer instruction, use that instruction over any saved checklist.
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.
Related guides
FAQ
Should I rename the files?
You can keep the app export names. More important is checking that the correct face photo and correct passport data page image are selected at upload time.
Can I upload from Photos instead of Files?
Use the source accepted by your device and browser. After export, open the file once to confirm it is the final prepared image.
Official sources
- Vietnam National Electronic Visa system Checked: 2026-07-01
- Vietnam National Electronic Visa system - Instruction Checked: 2026-07-01
- Vietnam National Electronic Visa system - Support 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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