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Vietnam Identity Card Photo (CCCD)

The portrait on a Vietnam Identity Card/CCCD is not a photo applicants submit themselves: police collect the face image directly during the procedure. The portrait printed on the new identity card is 20 x 30 mm under Circular 16/2024/TT-BCA; applicants should dress neatly, remove glasses and keep hair tidy so the face is clear.

Photo difficulty3/10

Photo specs

Print sizeẢnh khuôn mặt in trên thẻ: 20 × 30 mm; không dùng ảnh thẻ tự nộp
BackgroundWhite (#FFFFFF)
Head sizeIllustrates the portrait printed on the card; the captured face should be front-facing and clear
QuantityTaken at the police office during the procedure
RecencyTaken on the spot during the procedure, always current
File notePolice collect the face image directly together with biometric information; applicants do not submit their own image file
Minh họa chân dung nền trắng khi thu nhận ảnh Căn cước
Ảnh khuôn mặt in trên thẻ: 20 × 30 mm; không dùng ảnh thẻ tự nộp · Illustrates the portrait printed on the card; the captured face should be front-facing and clear

Detailed rules

GlassesNo glasses when taking the photo
Hat / head coveringHead must be uncovered
Front-facingFace straight-on, face and both ears clearly visible
Formal clothingSerious, tidy appearance
Religious head coveringMay be kept for religious reasons if face stays fully visible

Common rejection reasons

  • Heavy makeup or hairstyle very different from everyday look
  • Assuming you must bring a 3x4 or 4x6 photo for the identity card, while police collect the image on-site
  • Wearing glasses or letting hair cover the ears

Photo difficulty

  • Taken on-site by police, so easy to meet the standard
  • Just need head uncovered, no glasses, tidy clothing

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring my own photo for the CCCD?

No. Police officers take the photo on-site during the procedure. You just need to dress neatly, keep your head uncovered, and remove glasses.

What size is the portrait printed on the Vietnam Identity Card?

Under the identity card format from 01/07/2024, the portrait printed on the card is 20 x 30 mm. It is captured by police during the procedure, not a 3x4 or 4x6 photo submitted by the applicant.

What background color is used for the CCCD photo?

White background, color photo, front view, as required by the Ministry of Public Security.

Official sources

Updated 04/07/2026

Related photo standards

Vietnam Ordinary Passport Photo

40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm)Vietnam

Vietnam Driving Licence Photo (GPLX)

30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm)Vietnam

3x4 ID Photo for Applications / Job

30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm)Vietnam

Understand the standard first

The Vietnam Identity Card portrait is captured directly by police

Gạo Nâu does not shoot photos for applicants to self-submit for the identity card. The studio can help you prepare your appearance and shoot related 3x4/4x6 application photos if another receiving office requires them.

Ask Gạo Nâu before preparing photos

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