The Vietnam e-visa photo must be a recent 4×6 cm portrait (about 1.57×2.36 inches) in JPG or JPEG format, under 2 MB, taken front-facing with a white background, no hat, no glasses and formal attire. That's the specification published on Vietnam's official e-visa portal, evisa.gov.vn. Note that 4×6 here means centimeters, not the 4×6 inch print size used for photo sheets in the U.S. — a common source of confusion.
When you apply on evisa.gov.vn, the first step is uploading two images: your portrait and the photo page of your passport. The portal's instructions specify:
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 4×6 cm (width × height, portrait orientation) |
| File format | JPG or JPEG |
| File size | Less than 2 MB |
| Recency | Recent photo |
| Pose | Front-facing |
| Headwear | No hat |
| Glasses | No glasses |
| Clothing | Formal attire |
| Background | White |
After you upload, the system automatically checks the portrait and passport images and fills in your passport details. If the photo is invalid, the portal won't let you submit the application, so a non-compliant photo stops you at step one rather than causing a rejection later. Always review the auto-filled fields before continuing.
The portal doesn't state an exact head size or an exact number of months for "recent." A common-sense approach: use a photo taken in the last 6 months, with your head and the top of your shoulders centered and your face filling most of the frame.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, DC also issues regular visas. It recommends applying through its online consular portal; you can also apply in person, without an appointment. For in-person applications, the embassy asks for two passport photos with a light or white background, no glasses, and the head and shoulders clearly visible. The embassy's visa page doesn't give an exact print size for visa photos, so confirm with the embassy before printing.
We could not confirm current photo rules for visa on arrival from an official source. If you're using that route, check the official site before applying.
If you're a Vietnamese citizen applying for a Vietnamese passport through the embassy in Washington, DC, the embassy's instructions (published in Vietnamese) call for:
The application form can be filled out online at passport.mofa.gov.vn or on paper with a photo attached. Requirements can differ by case (first passport, expired passport, renewal, replacement), so read the embassy page that matches your situation.
| Document | Size | Background | Key rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa (evisa.gov.vn) | 4×6 cm, JPG/JPEG, under 2 MB | White | Front-facing, no hat, no glasses, formal attire |
| Paper visa (embassy, in person) | Not specified on the embassy page | Light or white | 2 photos, no glasses, head and shoulders visible |
| Vietnamese passport (embassy) | 4×6 cm | White | 2 photos, last 6 months, bare head, both ears visible, no glasses |
Photo-Visa.Online can crop your photo to the needed size with a plain background and run a compliance check — we don't change your face. You see the result before paying. Browse supported documents on our countries page. If you're also renewing a U.S. passport for the trip, see our US passport photo page and the rules on what to wear.
For the e-visa, 4×6 cm (about 1.57×2.36 in), JPG or JPEG, under 2 MB, per evisa.gov.vn.
The portal asks for a 4×6 cm image, which is taller than it is wide, while a U.S. photo is square. Crop your photo to the 4×6 cm proportion before uploading.
No. Both the e-visa portal and the embassy's photo instructions say no glasses.
White for the e-visa and for Vietnamese passports; the embassy accepts light or white for paper visa photos.
The portal checks the photo automatically and won't let you submit the application with an invalid photo. Upload a new one that meets the specification.