Your passport is the foundation of your Vietnam e-visa application, and getting the requirements wrong is one of the most common reasons for rejection. The basic rule is straightforward: your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended entry date into Vietnam. This isn’t negotiable.

Beyond validity, your passport needs at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp. Immigration officers at Vietnamese airports are strict about this. I’ve seen fellow travelers turned away at the gate because their passport was too full, even though their e-visa was perfectly valid. Also, any damage to your passport – water stains, torn pages, or a damaged photo page – can cause problems.

When uploading your passport scan for the e-visa application, make sure the image is clear, well-lit, and shows all four corners of the data page. Blurry or cropped scans are a leading cause of processing delays. Take your time with this step.

For detailed passport requirements and photo specifications, vietnamvisahelp.com has comprehensive guides that walk you through every detail.