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How Much Do ID Photos Cost? 2026 Price Guide

Updated: 23/07/2026 · 7 min read · Written by the Ảnh Thẻ Gạo Nâu team

“How much does one ID photo cost?” This is often the first question people ask before making a CCCD, applying for a visa, or preparing job documents. The market has a wide range, from a few tens of thousands of dong at small photo-copy shops to several hundred thousand at a professional studio. That difference makes many people wonder whether paying more is truly worth it or whether it is just paying for the word “studio.”

This guide gives you a clear view of ID photo prices in 2026: how much each type of photo costs, what you receive in that price, and why a premium 590.000đ (VND) ID photo can be cheaper than taking and retaking poor photos several times. Gạo Nâu lays out the full price table so you can decide easily.

Detailed 2026 ID photo price list at Gạo Nâu

First, here is the complete price table. At Ảnh Thẻ Gạo Nâu, each photo type serves a different need, so the price reflects the complexity of the session and the technical requirements of each document.

The shared point across all prices is no hidden cost. The number you see is the final package price, including the session, retouching, and file delivery. You can learn more about the most popular option on the 590k ID photo service page.

Why prices differ between photo types

Many people ask why both are “photo sessions,” yet administrative ID photos cost 590.000đ while graduation photos cost 1.300.000đ. The difference lies in purpose and complexity.

Administrative ID photos prioritize precision and speed. The core requirement is correct size, correct background, and unchanged identity features so scanners and officers can verify you. The session is compact and completed in 15–30 minutes, but it still requires strict technical accuracy.

CV photos, graduation photos, and airline application photos are more about building a personal image. They require more time for expression guidance, lighting that flatters presence, and more careful post-production. If you are preparing job documents, a 970k CV photo session gives you a profile photo very different from a regular ID photo. If you want to preserve a student-life milestone, a 1.3m graduation photo session is worth the investment.

What the 590k ID photo price includes

This is the most important part if you want to understand why 590.000đ is an investment rather than simply an expensive photo. When you pay this ID photo price, you are not buying one shutter click. You are buying confidence that your application photo is optimized for acceptance.

You receive 2 photo versions in every order

This is a difference few places provide. Each order includes two delivered versions:

• Compliant RAW-style version: adjusted to strict requirements for government paperwork, CCCD, or visa applications.
• Polished version: retouched more softly for profile pictures, internal company profiles, or personal use.

With one session, you have both a document-ready photo and a more flattering photo for personal needs.

Free reshoot if the photo does not meet requirements

The team of 15 photographers at Gạo Nâu regularly updates ID photo requirements from many countries. If the photo is rejected because of size or background standards, the studio will reshoot or correct the file for free. This helps you avoid paying again and spending more time retaking photos, which often happens when a shop does not understand the rules.

Retouching that preserves identity

Retouching at Gạo Nâu is careful: softening dark circles, reducing temporary acne, and evening skin tone, but never changing the face shape, eyes, nose, or mouth. This approach follows strict Japanese and Korean identity standards and makes it easier for recognition systems and reviewing officers to verify you.

Files cropped to each document size

Every document type has its own size, and being wrong by just a few millimeters can get the application returned. The studio keeps both white and blue backgrounds ready and prepares files in the correct size for each purpose, including online submission files.

Comparison: paying once for the right photo vs retaking many times

Many people choose cheap photo-copy shops to save money, but when you add the hidden cost of repeated rejection, the real number may not be cheap at all. The table below makes the difference clearer.

When you consider total cost and risk, a correct photo from the start helps you avoid the loop of “retake, resubmit, wait.” For urgent documents such as visas or job applications, missing a submission deadline can cost much more than the photo session itself.

Is there an extra charge for same-day ID photos?

A common misunderstanding is that “express” service always has a surcharge. At Gạo Nâu, speed is part of the standard workflow: administrative ID photos are finished in 15–30 minutes, and you receive the files on the spot with no extra same-day fee. The 590.000đ price is a complete package.

This is especially helpful for people with busy schedules or urgent paperwork. If you are in the south and need photos quickly, read more about same-day ID photos in Ho Chi Minh City for the process and booking tips.

For specific size rules, especially visa photos for different countries, confirm with the receiving office because requirements may vary. The Gạo Nâu team is also ready to advise so you can prepare correctly from the beginning.

Which price package should you choose?

Here is a quick decision guide by need:

• CCCD, passports, visas, and identity documents: choose administrative ID photos at 590.000đ — fast, compliant, same-day.
• Job applications and professional profile building: choose CV/LinkedIn photos at 970.000đ for a polished professional presence.
• Graduation memories and yearbook photos: choose graduation/yearbook photos at 1.300.000đ.
• Flight attendant applications: choose airline application photos at 1.300.000đ built for recruitment standards.

Whichever package you choose, the philosophy of Gạo Nâu stays the same: premium means beautiful, compliant, and optimized for approval, not a race to the lowest price. A polished ID photo is also a way of showing respect for yourself and for the people reviewing your documents.

If you are still unsure which photo type you need or want advice on requirements, contact us. Ảnh Thẻ Gạo Nâu is open 08:00 – 20:00 daily. Message Zalo Ảnh Thẻ Gạo Nâu or call Hotline (+84) 775 243 530 for an exact quote and appointment. You can also visit one of three branches:

• Hanoi: Tầng 4, 83 Nguyễn Khang, Phường Yên Hòa, Hà Nội.
• Ho Chi Minh City District 10: 436A/71 Đường 3/2, Phường Hòa Hưng, TP. Hồ Chí Minh.
• Ho Chi Minh City District 3: 351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ, Phường Nhiêu Lộc, TP. Hồ Chí Minh.

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