Can I use a phone selfie for the Vietnam e-visa, or does the photo need to match my passport photo?

You can use a photo you take with your phone, but it must look like a proper portrait. A selfie with a plain background, even light and no filter is fine. A selfie with a wide-angle distortion, shadows or a busy background is not.

The photo does not need to be the same file as your passport photo, but the face must be recognizable as the same person. Avoid heavy changes such as a different hairstyle, glasses that are not in the passport photo, or strong makeup.

Hold the phone at eye level, stand an arm's length from a white wall, and ask someone to take it if possible. Do not use portrait mode or beauty filters.

If the portal says the photo was captured from another source, read our answer on that error. You can check requirements on evisa.gov.vn and use our application form if you want us to check the file.