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Vietnam Passport Photo Maker

A Vietnamese passport photo is 40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) — larger than the global 35 × 45 mm standard — with a pure white background. JPG for digital uploads. Six-month freshness, neutral expression, both ears visible, no glasses, no head covering except for religious exceptions.

VND 200,000is the 2026 fee for a Vietnamese 10-year passport —·Vietnam Immigration

Updated May 22, 2026·Verified against Vietnam official passport spec · headshot research team

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Vietnam passport photo at a glance

Physical size	40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm)
Pixels @ 300 DPI	472 × 709
Head height	32 - 36 mm
Background	Plain white background
Accepted formats	JPG
Passport fee (2026)	VND 200,000 (regular, 10-year)
Processing time	8 working days standard
Studio cost	VND 50,000 to VND 150,000
Official source	evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

What the rules actually say

Vietnam's 40 × 60 mm passport photo specification (4 × 6 cm) is larger than the global 35 × 45 mm standard. The format matches what most Vietnamese photo studios produce by default for the CCCD national ID, driving licence, and passport — three documents that share the same specification.

Pure white background is required. Most Vietnamese photo studios use calibrated white backdrops for ID photos. Home-shot photos rarely pass on first try because Vietnamese indoor lighting (often warm fluorescent) casts colour onto white walls. A studio shoot for VND 50,000-150,000 is the reliable path.

The application process moved partly online in 2020 through evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, though most applicants still visit their local immigration office for biometric capture and physical passport collection. Standard processing is 8 working days.

From abroad, the same 40 × 60 mm specification applies at Vietnamese embassies and consulates. Major missions in the US (Washington, San Francisco, Houston), Australia, and Europe handle high diaspora volume with dedicated passport lanes.

Top reasons Vietnam passport photos get rejected

Background not pure white
Photo not 4 × 6 cm (40 × 60 mm)
Smile or open mouth
Hair covering ears or eyebrows
Photo retouched beyond basic colour

Where to apply for your Vietnam passport

Apply at your local immigration office. https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ →

Studio alternative: VND 50,000 to VND 150,000. The photo from this tool meets the same published spec — print on photo paper at home or at a drugstore for the same compliance result.

Related countries

If you also need a passport photo for a neighbouring or related country, the spec usually differs slightly. Here are the closest matches:

Thailand passport photo — 35 × 45 mm, plain white background
Philippines passport photo — 35 × 45 mm, plain white background
Indonesia passport photo — 35 × 45 mm, plain white background

Privacy: what we do with your photo

The Vietnam passport photo maker runs entirely in your browser. Cropping, scaling, and background colour replacement happen on your device using the Canvas API. The background-removal step uses our private worker server, processes the image in memory only, and deletes it immediately after returning the cutout — no logs, no storage, no training data.

Page URL: https://freeheadshot.org/tools/passport-photo/vietnam. Spec verified against evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn on 2026-05-22.

Questions, answered

Vietnam Passport Photo Maker — frequently asked questions

Why is Vietnam's passport photo 4 × 6 cm?

The 40 × 60 mm format is the standard Vietnamese ID photo size, used since the early 2000s. It's larger than the global ICAO standard but matches what most Vietnamese photo studios produce by default. The same format works for the CCCD national ID and driving licence.

Can I use the same photo for a Vietnam visa?

Vietnamese visas for foreigners typically use 35 × 45 mm or 40 × 60 mm — most accept both. For Vietnamese citizens applying for foreign visas, the destination country's spec applies.

Where do I apply for a Vietnamese passport?

At your local immigration office (Phòng Quản lý Xuất nhập cảnh). Online application started in 2020 through evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

Can Vietnamese citizens renew abroad?

Yes, at any Vietnamese embassy or consulate. Same 40 × 60 mm photo spec. Major missions in the US, Australia, and Europe handle high diaspora volume.

Are smiles allowed?

No. Neutral expression required. The biometric scanner matches facial landmarks.

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