🇻🇳 Vietnamese Passport Photos: Size, Background & Latest Requirements
Vietnamese passport photo specifications compiled from official guidance, with common mistakes and a free tool to make a compliant photo. Updated 10/2026.
Vietnamese passport photos are 4×6 cm, on a white background, facing straight ahead, head uncovered, forehead and both ears visible, no glasses, taken within 6 months.
Vietnamese passport photo specifications
| Photo size | 4 × 6 cm |
|---|---|
| Head height | ~42–47 mm (mặt chiếm khoảng 70–80% chiều cao ảnh, khuyến nghị) |
| Background color | White |
| When taken | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Glasses not recommended (prone to glare; many offices require removing them) |
| Head & hair | Head uncovered, forehead and both ears visible, no bangs covering the eyebrows |
| Clothing | Smart and collared; avoid white tops that blend into the background |
Get it right the first time
Do
- Look straight into the lens, shoulders level
- Even lighting on both sides of the face, no shadows
- Eyes clearly open, mouth closed
- Sharp photo, no filters, no skin smoothing
Common reasons for rejection
- Bangs covering the forehead, hair covering the ears
- Glasses catching the light
- A white top that loses the shoulder outline against the white background
- Shiny or yellow-tinted photo from shooting under room lights
FAQ
What size is a Vietnamese passport photo?
Prints are 4×6 cm on a white background, taken face-on, with the face filling most of the frame.
Can I wear glasses for my passport photo?
It's best to remove them. Glasses easily reflect the flash and obscure the eyes, a common reason photos have to be retaken.
Can I smile in a passport photo?
Keep a natural expression with your mouth closed — no toothy smiles.
Can I make a Vietnamese passport photo online?
Yes. K-BLACK's free tool automatically removes the background, aligns the head to the Vietnamese passport standard and exports a 300 dpi print file. For important applications, we recommend shooting at the studio to ensure the lighting and pose meet the standard.
Other countries' photo standards
Sources: National Public Service Portal. Requirements may change — please check the latest guidance from the receiving authority before submitting.