Vietnam Visa Photo Guidelines 2024
- Last update: January 13, 2024
Do I need photo for Vietnam visa?
A valid ID photo is a required document for foreign nationals applying for a Vietnamese visa. It is essential that these photos strictly adhere to the Vietnam Immigration Department’s specifications. Failure to meet these requirements can lead to delays and complications in the visa application and entry process, ultimately wasting time and potentially affecting the outcome of your visa request.
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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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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Photo for e-visa application
For e-visa application, two photos will be required:
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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
Do children need their own photo for Vietnam visa?
Yes. Like adults, children need their own photo to get a visa for Vietnam. It can be a bit trickier photographing kids, especially newborns, infants, and babies which’s why we have some recommendations for you:
- No one else can be in the picture. Having parents or someone else in the photo is the number one issue and cause of rejection for infant photos.
- Keep toys, pacifiers, bottles, and other objects out of the picture.
- Place a white sheet behind the baby if laying him down or sitting in a chair. By this way, the background is solid white and mothering else is visible.
- Do your best to square up the face of the baby and snap the picture with his eyes open.
What if I do not have my photo when I arrive at Vietnam airport with visa approval letter?
In case you do not have time to prepare 2 photos in advance, you can get them directly at the photo store of Vietnam airport. It costs around US $3-$5.