Document standards

Right size, right background, right file

For real visa/passport cases, the studio will confirm the exact document type before exporting files to avoid wrong specifications.

Vietnam documents / 01

Citizen ID card (CCCD)

Size
3x4cm or 4x6cm, depending on the receiving office
Background
White or blue, depending on the application requirement
Digital file
300dpi for printed photos

The studio asks where the documents will be submitted before cropping/printing to avoid the wrong size.

Vietnam documents / 02

Vietnamese passport

Size
4x6cm / 40x60mm
Background
Pure white
Digital file
Photo taken within the last 6 months

Printed copies are usually needed in sets of 4-6; the studio will crop to the correct ratio before delivery.

Vietnam documents / 03

Personal résumé (sơ yếu lý lịch) / employee card

Size
3x4cm or 4x6cm
Background
White, light blue or according to the company brand
Digital file
Digital file according to the receiving office

Several sizes can be exported from one shoot for both printed documents and online applications.

Visa / 04

US visa

Size
5x5cm / 2x2 inch
Background
Pure white
Digital file
JPEG 600x600 - 1200x1200px, file size according to DS-160

A true square photo, no glasses, with the face occupying 50-69% of the frame.

Visa / 05

Schengen visa

Size
3.5x4.5cm
Background
Bright white
Digital file
450x600px for online applications

Face occupies 70-80% of the frame, neutral expression, no glasses.

Visa / 06

UK visa

Size
3.5x4.5cm
Background
Light grey or cream
Digital file
According to the application portal

The key difference is that a pure white background is not used; the photo often needs to be newer than for many other countries.

Visa / 07

Japan visa

Size
4.5x4.5cm square
Background
Pure white
Digital file
According to the consular checklist

A square photo, usually required to have been taken within the last 3 months.

Visa / 08

South Korea visa

Size
3.5x4.5cm
Background
Pure white
Digital file
35x45mm, 300dpi, JPEG

No glasses; only light retouching so the photo still matches your identity.

CV / 09

Printed CV photo

Size
3x4cm
Background
White / grey / light blue
Digital file
354x472px @ 300dpi

Used for printed CVs submitted at offices; the expression is more natural than in an ID photo.

CV / 10

LinkedIn / TopCV / recruitment portal

Size
1:1 square or 4:5
Background
White / grey / simple studio background
Digital file
LinkedIn minimum 400x400px; TopCV is usually 400x400px

A CV photo should feel professional and trustworthy, not as stiff as a CCCD photo.

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