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Vietnam Driving Licence Photo (GPLX)

Vietnam driving licence photo is 3x4 cm, front view, mouth closed, eyes open, head tilt under 5 degrees, no thick-frame or dark-tinted glasses. For online renewal/reissue the background is white, at least 400 dpi, file under 700 KB; for a first-time licence exam many centres require a blue background.

Photo difficulty4/10

Photo specs

Print size	30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm)
Digital size	473 × 630 px (400 dpi) trở lên
Resolution	400
Background	White (renewal/reissue); blue for first-time exam (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Head, neck and upper shoulders shown; head tilt no more than 5 degrees
Quantity	1 image file for online submission; printed photo if by paper
Recency	Taken within the last 3 months
File note	JPG/JPEG/PNG..., under 700 KB for online submission

30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm) · Head, neck and upper shoulders shown; head tilt no more than 5 degrees

Detailed rules

Thick-frame / tinted glassesOnly small white-frame glasses allowed; removing glasses is best

Head tilt over 5 degreesFront view, head not tilted

Smiling with teethMouth closed, eyes naturally open

Head uncoveredNo hat, hair not covering the eyes

Background color by purposeRenewal/reissue: white; first-time exam: many centres require blue

Common rejection reasons

Using a white background for a first-time exam (many centres require blue)
Wearing white or black clothing, making background separation hard
Wearing thick-frame or photochromic glasses
Image file over 700 KB or below 400 dpi for online submission

Photo difficulty

Background differs: first-time exam (blue) vs renewal (white)
Head-tilt ≤5° and no thick-frame glasses constraints
3-month recency and file-size limit

Frequently asked questions

What background color for a driving licence photo?

For online licence renewal/reissue, the background is white. For a first-time exam, many centres require a blue background, so check with your test site.

What size is a licence photo and can I wear glasses?

3x4 cm. No thick-frame or dark-tinted glasses; only small white-frame glasses are accepted, and removing them is best.

Official sources

Cổng Dịch vụ công Cấp đổi/Cấp lại GPLX — dvc-gplx.csgt.bocongan.gov.vn — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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