When filling out my name on the visa application form, do I need to include my middle name?

Yes, you absolutely must include your middle name when filling out the Vietnam visa application form. Your full name on the approved visa must exactly match the machine-readable zone (MRZ) at the bottom of your passport. Leaving out your middle name is the number one reason travelers are denied boarding at the airport.

How to Enter Your Name Correctly (With Examples)

To avoid any spelling mismatch, follow these strict official formatting rules:

Crucial Rules to Remember

• No Special Characters: Do not use accents or special characters (like ñ, ü, ç). Use the plain English alphabet equivalents as shown on the bottom passport strip.
• Order Doesn't Matter, Completeness Does: The portal may format it as Last Name + First Name + Middle Name. As long as every single name is spelled correctly and included, your visa is 100% valid.
• Suffixes: If your name includes Jr., Sr., or III, include it exactly as it appears in your passport's full identity line.