Direct Answer
Five items for a Vietnam eVisa in 2026:
- Passport — valid 6+ months from Vietnam entry date
- Passport bio-data page scan — JPEG only, not HEIC (iPhone default)
- Portrait photo — JPEG, white background, face 70%+, under 2MB
- Travel details — Vietnam arrival date, exit date, entry port (SGN/HAN/DAD — never SIN/ICN/NRT)
- Payment card — Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal
Most applications fail due to HEIC photo or wrong entry port — both are free to correct via WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 if Amendment Required appears.
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eVisa Document Checklist — Full Specifications
The Vietnam eVisa is the right choice for 90% of travelers — applied fully online, no embassy visit, approved PDF sent by email. Here is exactly what each document requires.
1. Valid passport
| Minimum validity | 6 months from planned Vietnam entry date (not from today, not from application date) |
| Data pages | Bio-data page must be machine-readable (MRZ lines at bottom). Damaged or worn MRZ = rejected |
| Blank pages | At least 1 blank page for entry stamp at Vietnamese immigration |
| Name field | Enter full legal name exactly as shown in the MRZ — including all middle names, no abbreviations |
2. Passport bio-data page scan
| Format | JPEG only — NOT HEIC, NOT PDF, NOT PNG |
| iPhone users | Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible before photographing. iPhone default HEIC triggers Amendment Required. |
| File size | Under 2MB |
| Photo quality | Flat on white surface, even lighting, no flash glare over MRZ lines, all four corners of the page visible |
| MRZ lines | Two lines of machine-readable text at bottom of bio page must be fully legible — blurry MRZ = stopped processing |
3. Portrait photo
| Format | JPEG only — NOT HEIC |
| Background | White or very light plain background |
| Face | Face fills at least 70% of frame. Looking directly at camera. Both eyes open. |
| No glasses | Glasses not accepted regardless of prescription. Remove before photographing. |
| File size | Under 2MB |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months. Matches current appearance. |
4. Travel details — the field most often filled incorrectly
| Entry date | Vietnam arrival date — not departure date from home country. US/CA/AU travelers cross the date line: a Monday night departure may arrive Wednesday. Use the "Arrives" date on the Vietnam-landing flight segment in your booking confirmation. |
| Exit date | Last day in Vietnam. Must be within the visa validity period (30 or 90 days from entry date — same price, always choose 90). |
| Entry port | The Vietnamese airport where your plane lands — never a transit hub. See table below. |
Entry port: correct vs wrong codes
| Vietnamese airport | Correct code | Wrong (transit hubs) | Who makes this mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) | SGN | SIN / ICN / NRT | US, Canada, Australia, India, UK via SQ/KE/ANA |
| Hanoi (Noi Bai) | HAN | ICN / SIN / DXB | US/Canada via Korean Air; UK via Emirates |
| Da Nang | DAD | SIN / KUL | Australia, India via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur |
| Phu Quoc | PQC | SIN / KUL | Singapore and Malaysia travelers |
| Nha Trang (Cam Ranh) | CXR | SIN | Southeast Asia travelers via Singapore |
How to find your entry port: open booking confirmation → find the Vietnam-landing flight segment → "Arrives" column → that 3-letter IATA code = entry port.
5. Payment card
Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal accepted. Government fee: USD 25 single-entry, USD 50 multiple-entry (Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC). VietnamVisaEasy all-in prices include government fee: 3-Day USD 90, 1-Day USD 110, through to 1-Hour USD 185. No RuPay on the government portal — use a Visa or Mastercard international card.
Five Errors That Stop eVisa Processing
These are the most common causes of Amendment Required status — where processing stops completely with no email notification. All five are free to correct via WhatsApp if the application is still pending.
| Error | Why it stops processing | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| HEIC photo (iPhone) | Immigration requires JPEG. HEIC triggers technical review or Amendment Required. | Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. Re-photograph. |
| Wrong entry port (SIN/ICN/NRT) | Portal accepts transit codes. Immigration review catches geographic mismatch. | Booking confirmation → Vietnam-landing "Arrives" code. |
| Missing middle name | Name must match MRZ exactly. Abbreviation or omission fails automated check. | Full legal name from MRZ line on bio-data page. |
| Wrong entry date | Departure date entered instead of Vietnam arrival date (date line crossing). | "Arrives" date on Vietnam-landing segment in booking. |
| Blurry passport scan | MRZ unreadable due to flash glare or angle. OCR fails. | Flat on surface, even light, no glare. All four corners visible. |
Visa on Arrival — Documents Required
Visa on Arrival is only available at Vietnamese international airports. It requires a pre-approved letter obtained before departure — there is no walk-up service. For most travelers, eVisa is simpler and cheaper overall.
| Pre-approval letter | Obtained from a licensed agency before departure. Must be printed and presented at check-in. |
| Passport | Valid 6+ months from entry date. |
| 2 passport photos | 4x6cm, white background, printed. Bring physical photos — phone photos not accepted at counter. |
| USD cash | USD 25 single-entry or USD 50 multiple-entry. Cash only at VOA counter. No card payment. |
| Entry/exit form (NA1) | Available on the plane or at the VOA counter on arrival. |
| Available at | International airports only (SGN, HAN, DAD). Not at land or sea borders. |
After Approval — What to Verify and Carry
Before leaving for the airport — verify three things on the approved PDF
| Full name | Matches passport MRZ exactly — all middle names, no abbreviations |
| Entry port | SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, or CXR — not SIN, ICN, NRT |
| Entry date | Matches your Vietnam arrival date in booking confirmation |
If any of these three are wrong on an approved eVisa: the eVisa cannot be corrected after approval. A new application is required. Apply urgent tier if the flight is close: apply online or contact WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need for a Vietnam eVisa in 2026?
Valid passport (6 months+), JPEG bio-data scan (not HEIC), JPEG portrait photo (white background, face 70%+, under 2MB), travel details (Vietnam arrival date, exit date, entry port SGN/HAN/DAD not SIN/ICN), payment card.
What photo format is required for Vietnam eVisa?
JPEG only. iPhone default is HEIC — triggers Amendment Required. Fix: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. White background, no glasses, face 70%+, under 2MB.
What is the entry port on Vietnam eVisa?
The Vietnamese airport where your plane lands. SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang), PQC (Phu Quoc), CXR (Nha Trang). Never SIN/ICN/NRT/DXB/DOH — those are transit hubs. Find it: booking confirmation → Vietnam-landing segment → "Arrives" code.
Do I need to print my Vietnam eVisa?
No — digital PDF accepted. Save offline before boarding. Print recommended for KE/UA/DL check-in counters. Check spam folder for the approval email.
How long must my passport be valid?
6 months from Vietnam entry date. Airlines check this at check-in via TIMATIC — under 6 months = denied boarding regardless of valid eVisa. Renew before applying if close.
Related Guides
- → Vietnam eVisa photo requirements: full specs, HEIC fix, white background
- → Amendment Required: wrong port, HEIC photo — free fix via WhatsApp
- → Entry port guide: why SIN, ICN, NRT are never the right answer
- → eVisa vs Visa on Arrival: which is right for you?
- → Vietnam visa cost 2026: government fee, agency fee, all tiers
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VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. We charge a service fee to assist with visa applications. If you do not need assistance, apply directly at evisa.gov.vn. Updated August 26, 2026.