Document Checklist • Based on Official evisa.gov.vn Specs • 2026 Vietnam Visa Documents Required: The Complete 2026 Checklist Most delays don't come from the system — they come from small, avoidable mistakes in the documents themselves. Here's exactly what's required, with the specific technical details that catch people out.

At a Glance

✓Passport — valid 6+ months, at least 1 blank page

✓Passport data page scan — JPEG, clear, uncropped

✓Portrait photo — 4x6cm, JPEG, white background (a separate photo from your passport photo)

✓Travel details — entry/exit dates, entry checkpoint

✓Payment method — Visa/Mastercard (American Express not accepted)

1. Your Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended entry date, with at least one blank page. When scanning the data page, make sure all four corners are visible, there's no glare from the laminate, and the machine-readable zone at the bottom is fully legible — this is the single most common source of an unclear-document flag.

A Detail That Trips Up First-Time Applicants The e-visa portal asks for two separate images: a scan of your passport's data page, and a newly taken portrait photo of your face. Don't upload the same image for both, and don't reuse your existing passport photo as your portrait — the system flags duplicate images and can return your application for correction.

2. Portrait Photo: Exact Requirements

Size	4x6cm (2x2 inches)
Format	JPEG/JPG only — PDF and PNG are not accepted
Background	Plain white, no shadows, no pattern
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, no smiling, eyes open, looking straight at the camera
Glasses	Not permitted, including prescription glasses, unless supported by a medical certificate
Headwear	Not allowed, except for religious reasons (face must still be fully visible)
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months, no filters or digital editing

A smartphone photo against a plain white wall, taken in natural daylight without harsh shadows, is generally sufficient — a professional photographer isn't required.

3. Personal Information — Must Match Your Passport Exactly

Full name (including middle names, exactly as printed)

Passport number

Date of birth

Nationality

There's no such thing as a minor mismatch here — every field must match your passport exactly, since it's checked against your passport's machine-readable zone at entry.

4. Travel Details

Entry & exit dates	Must match your actual travel plans — standard e-visas allow up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Entry checkpoint	Choose the airport, land border, or seaport you'll actually arrive at — an incorrect checkpoint can cause problems at entry

5. Payment

The government fee is $25 for single-entry or $50 for multiple-entry, paid via the official gateway, and it's non-refundable even if the application is rejected. American Express is not accepted — use Visa, Mastercard, or another supported card.

Mistakes That Cause the Most Delays

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Frequently Asked Questions

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