IDPhotoTool

Vietnam Passport Photo Maker

The current database preset for a Vietnam passport photo is 40 × 60 mm with a plain white background. The head, from chin to crown, must occupy 55–70% of the photo's height. For digital submission that is 472 × 709 pixels at 300 DPI. The database record was reviewed on 2026-07-13; confirm the current rule with the issuing authority. IDPhotoTool offers background processing as a tool capability; this is not a claim that the authority explicitly permits digital replacement.

Make yours below — free preview, one-time $3.99 for HD.

Before you upload
Good starting photo for a passport photo with even lighting and proper camera distance

Recommended

Good starting photo

Passport photo example showing a selfie taken too close to the camera×

Too close

Avoid close-up selfies

Passport photo example with backlighting and strong facial shadows×

Poor lighting

Avoid backlighting and strong shadows

Face forward, head and shoulders visible, even light and a plain background.

Recorded photo preset

Output: 40 × 60 mm · 472 × 709 px @ 300 DPI

Required for Vietnam: White

The free file is a watermarked preview, not a submission-ready official photo.

HD download includes the exact-size digital photo, a 600 DPI print master, and a ready-to-print 4×6" sheet.

What IDPhotoTool can change

Available for this profile

  • Crop
  • Resize
  • Reposition
  • Background replacement

Unavailable for this profile

  • × Facial retouching

Background processing is available as a tool capability. This is not a claim of official permission.

Read the recorded official guidance

How to take a photo that passes

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Keep your distance

Avoid a close-up selfie. Step back far enough to keep your head and shoulders in frame, or ask someone else to take the photo. This is general capture guidance, not a document-specific authority distance rule.

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Face the camera straight on

Camera at eye level, look directly into the lens, neutral expression with your mouth closed. Don't tilt your head.

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Find even light

Face a window or light source so there are no shadows on your face. Use the plain background required by your authority; some documents do not permit digital replacement.

Vietnam passport photo requirements

Size40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in)
Digital size472 × 709 px at 300 DPI
BackgroundWhite
Head height5570% of photo height
Authority sourceVietnam Immigration DepartmentApplication guide; confirm the photo specification.
  • Photo must be 4 x 6 cm.
  • Plain white background.
  • Straight face, no glasses, ears visible.
  • Taken within the last 6 months.

Database last reviewed 2026-07-13 · see the full requirements database. Always confirm with the issuing authority before submitting your application.

Glasses & head coverings in Vietnam

👓 Glasses: Not allowed in Vietnamese passport photos.
🧕 Head coverings: Not allowed except religious reasons; ears must be visible.

Why Vietnam passport photos get rejected

  • Ears covered by hair
  • Glasses left on
  • Background not plain white
  • Photo not 4 × 6 cm
  • Head tilted or expression not neutral

More detail in our guide to the 8 most common rejection reasons.

Where to submit your application

Cục Quản lý xuất nhập cảnh

Apply at provincial immigration offices or via the national public service portal with a digital photo upload.

What does a passport photo cost in Vietnam?

Photo studio / boothtiệm chụp ảnh50,000–100,000₫
IDPhotoTool HD downloadunlimited retakes · digital + printable 4×6" sheet · watermarked preview free$3.99

Studio prices in Vietnam are low — what you gain here is convenience: instant results any time, unlimited retakes, exact digital pixel sizes for online applications, and a printable sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

Cropping, resizing and basic checks are handled in your browser whenever possible. Your photo is uploaded temporarily only when a feature requires server-side processing, and temporary files are automatically deleted.

Will my photo be accepted by the authorities?

The tool crops your photo to the selected document dimensions and places head-position guides based on the current database record. You are responsible for confirming the issuing authority's current rules and following the posing guidance (neutral expression, no glasses, even lighting).

How do I print my passport photo?

The HD download includes a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies laid out with cut lines. Print it at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service as a standard 4×6 photo, then cut along the lines.

What does the free version include?

You can use the quality checks, cropping, all size presets and background removal where the selected document permits it, then download a watermarked preview for free. The one-time HD purchase removes the watermark and adds the print sheet.

What kind of photo should I start with?

Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on at eye level, with your full head and shoulders visible and some space around them. Avoid harsh shadows, hats and glasses.

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