Do I need a photo and if so, what is its size?

Yes, for a Vietnam visa application, you will typically need to provide a passport-sized photo. The specific requirements for the photo are as follows:

1. Photo requirements for Visa Embassy

  • 1 photo required taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses) – Print on photo paper. Sample: click view
  • The photograph should have been taken within six months of the application date.

2. Photo requirements for e-Visa

  • 1 Portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
  • Passport data page (Clear scan with personal bio data and ICAO lines must be readable). The photo should be in JPEG format and not exceed 1MB in size. Sample: click view
  • The photo should be in JPEG format and not exceed 1MB in size.

3. Photo requirements for Visa on arrival

  • 2 photo required taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses) – Print on photo paper. Sample: click view