Vietnam Visa Photo Guidelines
Having a correct photo is important when applying for a Vietnamese visa. While the photo requirements may not be as complicated as other documents, it's essential not to be careless because using unqualified photos can result in visa application rejection.
Do I need photo for Vietnam visa?
An ID photo is one of the mandatory documents for foreigner nationals applying for a Vietnamese visa. Like any other documents, if the photos do not comply exactly with the requirements of the Vietnam Immigration Department, it will not only waste your time but also affect your visa application and entry process.
Photo requirements in brief:
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Photo for visa application at Vietnam embassy:
To apply for a visa at Vietnamese embassy or consulate, a minimum of one photo is required.
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Photo for e-visa application
For e-visa application, two photos will be required:
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Photos for visa on arrival applications
To apply for a visa on arrival in Vietnam, you will need to bring two passport-sized photos with you to present upon your arrival at the airport.
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What are photos for?
For all kinds of visas, no matter whether to Vietnam or other nations, photos are compulsory. Depending on the visa application method, you will be required to prepare 01 or 02 photos.
For a traditional visa at Embassy/Consulate, a photo is needed to attach on the visa application form for identification. For visa on arrival, you need to prepare at least 02 photos of which 01 is on the visa application form and 01 is for the presentation at the airport if needed.
Acceptable photos
As for visa on arrival, here are regulations for visa photos you need to follow:
- 02 photos in passport size (4x6 cm).
- Photos must be the same, taken within 6 months.
- Color photos, printed on photo paper, white or light color background.
- Photos must show the entire face.
- Size from the photo's top edge to the applicant's top head in the photo is 0.6 cm, and from the top head to the chin is 3.6 cm.
- Applicants wear casual clothes, no uniform, no hats, and no head scarves unless it is a religious rule.
- Applicants must not wear sunglasses or tinted lenses other than prescription glasses unless for health reasons. Applicants must present a medical certificate explaining the wearing of these glasses when taking photos.
Questions and Answers (08)
As I am going december 4 from Montréal trough transit in Paris arriving in Ho Chi Minh in december 6...Am I better to ask to receive my visa or demand my visa when I arrived? If it's more secure can I ask an agency to make a letter of welcome to me to process the visa when I arrived in Ho Chi Minh? Do you do that....in that case how can you do that for me...if you do that....and what is the cost....if you don't do that...can you refer me to an agency that you trust and that make it at reasonnable cost?
I am a US citizen coming from Singapore on tourist visitor. Can I do an e visa to enter Vietnam. Do I need to bring passport photos or can I upload photos from my phone to the evisa application site?
@carla winston, Yes, you can apply for an e-visa, and you can use photos from your phone. There's no need to bring a photo to the Vietnam airport.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I use photos taken a year ago?
No. Photos must be taken within 6 months to guarantee the most updated appearance of the applicants.
2. In case I do not have a 4x6cm photo, can I use a 3x4 cm instead?
No. A passport-size photo is compulsory for visa application. The standard size of passport photos in Vietnam is 4x6cm. Hence, if you only have a 3x4 cm photo, you must take another one for the application. There is usually a photo booth at the Embassy/Consulate or airport for a charged service in case of emergency.
3. If I always wear wigs, do I have to take them off?
No. If you always wear wigs, you can take the visa photo with them.
4. Is this requirement applied to everyone, both adults and children?
Yes. These photo requirements are applied to all citizens traveling to Vietnam, both adults and children. For children, make sure the photo shows the entire face of the baby, with no other person or baby items included.
5. How many photos do I have to prepare?
You have to prepare at least 01 photo if applying for a visa at the embassy and at least 2 photos if applying for a visa on arrival. Photos will be pasted on the submitted visa application form.
6. Do children also need a visa photo?
Yes, children also need to provide photos when applying for visas, and they must meet the same requirements as adults.
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