Vietnam Visa Documents for Indians
Complete document checklist for Vietnam visa application by Indian passport holders. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date.
Last updated: March 2026
Key Requirements at a Glance
Passport Validity 6 months beyond return
Blank Pages 2 pages required
Interview Not Required
Biometrics Not Required
Bank Balance Not required for e-visa application
Document Checklist
Mandatory Documents
Valid Passport Minimum 6 months validity from travel date. At least 2 blank pages.
Passport Photo 4x6 cm, white background, recent (within 6 months), JPEG format
Passport Bio Page Scan Clear color scan of passport bio page in JPEG format
Financial Documents
No Financial Proof Required Vietnam e-visa does not require bank statements or financial documents
Employment Documents
No Employment Proof Required Vietnam e-visa does not require employment letter or ITR
Ties Documents
No Ties Documents Required Vietnam does not require proof of ties to India for e-visa
Travel Documents
Travel Insurance Not mandatory but recommended for medical emergencies
Accommodation Address Hotel name and address needed for application form (no upload required)
Photo Specifications
Size 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm)
Format JPEG for e-visa upload
Background White
Recency Taken within last 6 months
Expression Neutral, mouth closed, looking straight
Glasses Remove glasses for photo
Head Covering Allowed for religious reasons
Quality High resolution, face clearly visible, no shadows
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Poor quality photo or passport scan
Blurry, cropped, or incorrect format photo/passport scan uploaded.
Upload clear, color photos meeting specifications. Passport scan must show entire bio page clearly.
Incorrect information
Name, passport number, or dates do not match passport.
Double-check all details against your passport before submitting. Name must match passport exactly.
Previous visa violations
History of overstaying or visa violations in Vietnam.
Always comply with visa conditions. If past issue exists, apply through Vietnam Embassy instead of e-visa.
Invalid passport
Passport has less than 6 months validity or insufficient blank pages.
Ensure passport has 6+ months validity from planned entry date and at least 2 blank pages.
Suspicious travel pattern
Very frequent entries or long consecutive stays raising immigration concerns.
Maintain genuine tourist travel pattern. Don't use tourist visa for de facto residence.
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Document-Related FAQs
What documents are needed for Vietnam e-visa?
Only 2 documents needed: (1) Clear scan of passport bio page, (2) Recent passport-size photo (4x6 cm, white background). No bank statements, ITR, or employment proof required.
Do I need bank statement for Vietnam visa?
No, bank statements are NOT required for Vietnam e-visa. The application only requires passport scan and photo. This makes it one of the easiest visas for Indians.
What photo size is needed for Vietnam e-visa?
Photo requirements: 4x6 cm, white background, front-facing, neutral expression, taken within 6 months. Upload in JPEG format, under 2MB file size.
Do I need hotel booking for Vietnam e-visa?
You need to provide accommodation address in the application form, but no booking confirmation document is required to upload. Have a hotel name and address ready.
Is travel insurance required for Vietnam?
Travel insurance is not mandatory for Vietnam e-visa but highly recommended. Vietnam has good but affordable healthcare. Insurance covers medical emergencies and trip disruptions.
Do I need flight tickets before applying for Vietnam e-visa?
You need to provide travel dates and entry/exit ports in the application but do not need to upload flight tickets. Book refundable tickets until e-visa is approved.