Condensed guide. Read the full Vietnam e-visa photo requirements or the rejection diagnostic.
Specification
| Photo size | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 / 600 dpi | 472 × 709 px / 945 × 1417 px |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 32–40 mm |
| Eye line from bottom | not specified |
| Head width | not specified |
| Space above the crown | not specified |
| Background | pure white |
| Background editing | allowed as an opt-in |
| Glasses | allowed only with no glare and frames clear of the eyes |
| Expression | neutral, mouth closed |
| Recency | taken in the last 6 months |
| Print requirements | no printed photo |
| Digital upload | 800×1200 px JPEG, 0–2 MB (Vietnam national e-visa portal) |
| Self-taken photos | accepted |
| Prints needed | none |
| Infant rules | eyes may be closed, mouth may be open (under 1) |
| Official source | Vietnam Immigration – National e-visa portal |
Check the official source. Some values on this page could not be confirmed from the official page when it was last checked (2026-10-28).
- The e-visa portal's landing page has no photo specification; the application form states a 4×6 cm portrait photo in JPG with a file-size cap (commonly quoted as 2 MB). Head band and exact limits were not confirmed.
- The 4×6 cm frame is 2:3, taller than a passport photo; do not reuse a 35×45 crop.
Can I take it myself? Yes
Yes. The portal simply needs a compliant file and performs a light automatic check for a single face. The 4×6 cm (2:3) frame is taller than a passport photo, so a square or 35×45 crop looks wrong and is a common reason for the application being returned for correction. Vietnamese guidance allows a plain white background by any means, so a white replacement is offered as an opt-in.
Why Vietnam e-visa photos get rejected
- Wrong proportions (passport-style crop). The portal wants 4×6 cm. Use this preset.
- Background not white. Retake against white, or use the permitted white replacement for this document.
- Glare on glasses or sunglasses. Remove them.
- Shadow behind the head. Light from the front and step away from the wall.
- File too large or not JPG. The export here is a JPG under the cap.
Vietnam e-visa photo FAQ
What size is the Vietnam e-visa photo?
4×6 cm proportions (2:3 portrait), JPG, white background, straight on.
Can I use my passport photo?
Only if re-cropped to 4×6 cm proportions. A 35×45 or square crop is the usual reason for correction requests.
Do I need a printed photo?
No. The e-visa is fully online and the PDF visa is printed by you.
Are glasses allowed?
Tolerated without glare, but it is safer without.
Can the background be edited?
A white background by any means is accepted, so a replacement is offered as an opt-in.
What are the file limits?
JPG under the portal's cap; our export is 800×1200 px and under 2 MB. The exact cap is flagged for re-checking on the portal.
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Last verified 2026-10-28 against Vietnam Immigration – National e-visa portal. Spotted a mistake? Report an error.