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Understanding the specific reason matters before doing anything else — the fix is usually a correction or escalation on your existing file, not reapplying from scratch. If your rejection mentions "passport image incorrect," that almost always means the passport scan, not your portrait photo — a common, genuinely confusing point most guides skip.
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"Passport Image Incorrect" — What This Actually Means
This specific rejection message causes genuine confusion, since an e-visa application involves two separate images: a portrait photo of you, and a scan of your passport's data page. "Passport image incorrect" almost always refers to the passport scan, not your portrait photo.
Common causes: glare or shadow across the page, a corner cut off in the crop, blur, or the photo taken at an angle rather than flat-on. Re-scan the passport data page flat, in even lighting, with all four corners and all text clearly visible.
Why This Happens
- Incorrect or incomplete information — name or passport number typo, wrong photo format
- Eligibility issues — a past overstay, or a nationality flagged for manual review
- System or communication issues — no confirmation email, status not updating, an unclear rejection reason
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The One Thing That Matters Most: Don't Reapply Blindly
Submitting a second application before understanding the specific issue is a genuine, common mistake — one that can create a duplicate record under the same passport, triggering a deduplication review that delays both files.
This holds true whether you do it yourself or an agency does it for you. Genuine help means identifying the specific reason first — a corrected resubmission with the actual issue fixed is different from reflexively resubmitting the same problem twice.
Important Facts
- The Vietnamese government does not refund the application fee under any circumstances, including rejection or a technical issue on their end
- There's no formal appeals process for a government portal decision
- 5+ working days with no update, or an unclear rejection reason, is worth escalating — under that, it's often still within the normal window
Real Pricing
| Review and diagnosis of the specific issue | Free |
| Corrected resubmission or escalation | Service fee only — no duplicate government fee where avoidable |
| Fastest option, if genuinely needed | $215, 30–60 minutes |
Full 9-tier list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page.
What No Agency Can Honestly Guarantee
Be cautious of any service promising "100% money-back if not approved." No agency, including us, can guarantee approval — that decision belongs to Vietnamese immigration alone. What we can honestly commit to: if we take on a correction or escalation and miss the committed timeframe, our processing fee comes back in full.
Why Travelers Bring Us This Specific Problem
We identify the actual reason behind a rejection or delay before recommending anything — including clarifying exactly which document a vague error message refers to. Support genuinely available around the clock, transparent pricing, and a public review record you're welcome to verify yourself — 4.9 out of 5 across 150+ Trustpilot reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
My rejection email says "passport image incorrect." Which photo does this mean?
This almost always refers to the scan of your passport's data page, not your portrait photo — usually meaning it's blurry, glare-affected, cropped, or has a corner cut off. Re-scan the passport page flat, in good lighting, with all four corners visible.
Should I reapply if my visa was rejected or delayed?
Not automatically — understand the specific reason first. A duplicate application under the same passport can create a genuine delay through a deduplication review, whether you resubmit yourself or an agency does it for you.
Is the government fee refundable if I'm rejected?
No — the Vietnamese government does not refund the application fee under any circumstances, including rejection or a technical issue on their end.
What are the real common causes of rejection or delay?
Incorrect passport number or name, a photo or scan that doesn't meet specifications, a past overstay, or simply high application volume — most are genuinely fixable without starting from scratch.
Can an agency guarantee approval on resubmission or escalation?
No — no agency can guarantee approval, since Vietnamese immigration makes the final decision. Be cautious of any service promising a guaranteed outcome.
Related Guides
- 👉 Haven't received your e-visa? What to actually do
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- 👉 Photo requirements: complete checklist
- 👉 Urgent Vietnam visa service: full pricing and options
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