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Requirements

Photo size40 × 60 mm  (1.57 × 2.36 in)
Head heightThe authority does not publish a head-height figure.
BackgroundPlain white
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are not allowed.

Source: Bo Cong an. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Vietnam passport photo?
40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in).
Can I take a Vietnam passport photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 40 × 60 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Vietnam documents

  • Driving licence — size 40×60 mm here, 30×40 mm there
  • Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
  • Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Take your Vietnam passport photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.