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Last Update: Tuesday February 03, 2026
If you have been tracking your visa status and suddenly see the message "Amendment Required" you might feel a surge of anxiety. You may ask yourself, "Can anyone please advise what this means when applying for a visa?" or "Why do I keep getting this status 'Amendment Required' despite checking everything?"
Don't worry—this is not a rejection. It is an invitation from the Immigration Department to fix specific errors so your visa can be approved. This guide will walk you through the causes and the exact steps to resolve it.
When the status of your visa application (particularly for the Vietnam E-visa) changes to "Amendment Required," it means the immigration officer has reviewed your file but cannot process it further due to incorrect, missing, or inconsistent information.
Think of this status as a "soft pause." The authorities are giving you a chance to correct your mistakes without having to pay the visa fee again or start a brand-new application from scratch. However, if you do not respond correctly or promptly, your application could eventually be rejected.
Your uploaded portrait photo does not meet the legal requirements.
Your passport data page is blurry or cropped.
There is a typo in your name, date of birth, or passport number.
Many travelers ask, "I keep getting this status 'Amendment Required' even after updating once. Why?" Usually, this happens because the initial correction did not fully satisfy the officer's requirements.
This is the most common culprit. The Immigration Department is very strict about:
Portrait Photos: Must be 4x6 cm, taken within the last 6 months, with a white background, no glasses, and a neutral expression.
Passport Images: The entire data page (including the ICAO lines at the bottom) must be clearly visible. Glare from a camera flash over your name or birthdate will trigger a request for amendment.
If the name you typed in the form does not perfectly match the name on your passport (e.g., missing a middle name or swapping surname/given name), the system will flag it. Even a small typo in your "Entry Port" can lead to this status if that port does not accept E-visas.
Sometimes, the address of your temporary stay in Vietnam is too vague. Writing just "Hotel in Hanoi" is often insufficient; you need the specific hotel name and street address.
To clear this status and get your visa approved, follow these precise steps:
Go to the official portal where you applied. You will need your Registration Code, Email, and Date of Birth to log in and view the specific remarks left by the immigration officer.
At the bottom of your application status page, there is usually a small note indicating exactly what needs to be changed (e.g., "Full name incorrect," or "Poor quality passport image").
Click the edit/update button. Re-upload higher-quality images or correct the text fields. Ensure that your portrait photo is a professional-style headshot and not a cropped selfie from a vacation.
After saving the changes, your status should change back to "In Processing." It typically takes another 3–5 working days for the officer to review your amendments.
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