Vietnam Passport Photo Requirements 2026
A Vietnamese passport photo must be 40×60 mm on a plain white background. The head — from chin to crown — must be between 32 and 40 mm. The Vietnam Immigration Department applies this specification to the Vietnamese passport and the Vietnam eVisa. The Citizen ID Card uses a smaller 30×40 mm format.
Documents covered
The same official specification applies to all of the following documents:
| Document | Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Passport | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) | |
| Vietnam eVisa | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) | |
| Vietnam ID Card | 30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in) | |
| Vietnam Driving Licence (Giấy phép lái xe) | 30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in) |
Detailed requirements
Background
Plain white. No textures, patterns, shadows, or coloured walls.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are not recommended. If worn, no glare and the eyes must be fully visible.
Headwear
No headwear except for daily religious wear that does not cover the face.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Digital format
For Vietnam eVisa applications, digital photos are JPEG at 40×60 mm aspect ratio, minimum 600×900 pixels.
Country-specific notes
- Vietnam uses a 40×60 mm passport and eVisa format — taller than most countries.
- Vietnamese eVisa is increasingly the preferred entry method for tourists from eligible countries.
Common rejection reasons
These are the most frequent reasons passport offices reject submitted photos.
- 1 Photo is 35×45 mm instead of 40×60 mm.
- 2 Background is not pure white.
- 3 Smiling or showing teeth.
- 4 Glasses cause glare on the lenses.
- 5 Photo is older than six months.
How to take it yourself in 3 steps
Plain white background
Stand 0.5 m from a pure white wall. Diffuse daylight in front, no shadow behind.
Take a neutral shot
Camera at eye level, 1.5 m away. Mouth closed, neutral expression.
Output Vietnamese format
Photo must be 40×60 mm. Our app outputs the correct Vietnamese format.
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