Vietnam Passport Photo Size & Requirements
4×6cm, face 70-80% of the frame, on a plain white background — for the Ministry of Public Security's Public Service Portal application.
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Vietnam passport photo specification
- Print size
- 40×60mm (1.57×2.36 in)
- Digital output
- 720×1080px
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 42–48mm (70–80% of frame)
- Background
- Plain white background, bright and evenly lit, with clear contrast against your face
- ·Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo, with a direct frontal view and both ears visible
- ·Plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- ·Head uncovered — no hat, headscarf, or hair covering the forehead or ears
- ·Natural, neutral expression, no smiling, eyes open
- ·Glasses: sources disagree — some guidance says no eyeglasses at all, others say glasses are fine as long as there's no glare on the lenses. Safest bet is to remove them
- ·Taken within the last 6 months
- ·Digital upload (Public Service Portal / Cổng Dịch vụ công online application): JPEG, under 4MB
xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (the Vietnam Immigration Department's own site) did not return readable content this session, so this entry relies on cross-checked Vietnamese-language sources instead: a provincial police department's own published photo guidance, and a page citing Công văn 696/BNG-LS, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official dispatch, and ICAO standards. Both agree closely on 4x6cm, 70-80% face coverage, a white background, and a 6-month recency window, but disagree on whether glasses are allowed at all — flagged directly in the FAQ rather than guessed at. Re-verify against xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn directly before submitting.
A note on source confidence
xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, the Vietnam Immigration Department's own site, didn't return readable spec content this session. The figures here come from cross-checked Vietnamese-language sources instead — a provincial police department's own published guidance, and a page citing an official Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatch and the ICAO standard — which converge closely on 4×6cm, 70-80% face coverage, and a white background. Worth confirming directly against xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn before you submit.
Glasses: sources disagree
One official-adjacent source says no eyeglasses at all in a Vietnamese passport photo; another, citing a Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatch and the ICAO standard, says glasses are fine as long as there's no glare on the lenses. Until that's settled against a single authoritative source, the safer choice is to take your photo without glasses.
Related photo requirements
Common rejection reasons
Background isn’t plain or uniform
Shadows, patterns, furniture, or other people in frame are among the most common reasons photos get bounced back. Use a plain wall and even, shadow-free lighting.
Head size or position is off
Too zoomed in, too zoomed out, or off-center. Each country specifies an exact head-height range and crown position, and that's exactly what the crop guide in this tool aligns to.
Glasses, glare, or head coverings
Most countries now disallow glasses entirely (or require them glare-free with no frame over the eyes), and disallow non-religious head coverings that hide the hairline or face.
Photo is filtered, retouched, or AI-enhanced
Beauty filters, background blur, skin smoothing, and AI-generated backgrounds are explicitly rejected by several passport authorities, including the UK’s HM Passport Office.
Photo is outdated
Most countries require a photo taken within the last 6 months (the UK requires within the last month). An old photo, even a good one, can be rejected on this basis alone.
Expression or eye contact issues
Closed eyes, mouth open, smiling with teeth showing, or not looking straight at the camera are all common rejection triggers. A neutral, closed-mouth expression is the safe default.
Want the full picture across every country? See all passport photo requirements for 2026, read how to take a passport photo at home, or check what to wear and expression rules.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Vietnamese passport photo?
4x6cm, with your face occupying 70-80% of the photo, a direct frontal view, and both ears visible.
Can you wear glasses in a Vietnamese passport photo?
Sources disagree. Some official guidance says no eyeglasses at all, while other guidance citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ICAO standard says glasses are fine as long as there's no glare or reflection on the lenses. Until this is resolved against a single authoritative source, the safer choice is to remove them.
What background does a Vietnamese passport photo need?
Plain white, bright and evenly lit, with clear contrast against your face and hair.
What are the Vietnamese passport photo requirements?
A recent (within 6 months) colour photo against a plain white background, natural neutral expression with no smiling, head uncovered with both ears visible, and your face occupying 70-80% of the frame. For the Public Service Portal online application, the file itself needs to be a JPEG under 4MB.
What is the Vietnamese passport photo size in inches and pixels?
About 1.57x2.36in, or 4x6cm — the same physical size as the Indonesian passport photo. This tool exports it at 720x1080 pixels, keeping that exact 2:3 ratio.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. All the cropping and resizing happens locally in your browser using the canvas element, so your photo is read from your device, processed there, and never transmitted anywhere.
Can you smile in a Vietnamese passport photo?
No. A natural, neutral expression without smiling is required, same as most biometric photo standards. See our guide to smiling in a passport photo for what counts as neutral.
Are the requirements different for a baby or infant Vietnamese passport photo?
The size and background rules stay the same, but a baby obviously can't hold a neutral, forward-facing pose unassisted. See our newborn and infant passport photo guide for how that's usually handled.