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Vietnam Ordinary Passport Photo

Vietnam ordinary passport photo is 4x6 cm, white background, front view, head uncovered, both ears visible, no glasses, formal attire, taken within the last 6 months. The face fills about 75% of the frame; online submission requires at least 300 dpi in JPEG 2000 format.

Photo difficulty4/10

Photo specs

Print size	40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm)
Resolution	300
Background	White (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Face fills about 75% of the photo area
Quantity	1 digital photo for online submission; printed photos with paper application
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months
File note	JPEG 2000, minimum 300 dpi for online submission

40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) · Face fills about 75% of the photo area

Detailed rules

GlassesNo glasses in the photo

Hat / head coveringHead must be uncovered

Both ears visibleFace straight-on, both ears visible

White backgroundPlain white background

Religious head coveringReligious reasons only, face must stay fully visible

Common rejection reasons

Background not pure white (greyish or with shadows)
Photo older than 6 months or face too small in the frame
Wrong file format on upload (not JPEG 2000, below 300 dpi)
Hair covering ears or wearing glasses

Photo difficulty

White background and ~75% face ratio need careful framing
Online submission has file-format and dpi constraints
6-month recency and both ears must be visible

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Vietnam passport photo?

4x6 cm, white background, front view, head uncovered, both ears visible, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months.

What image format is needed for online passport submission?

A 4x6 white-background portrait, at least 300 dpi, in JPEG 2000 format. The Public Service Portal auto-checks quality on upload.

Can I wear glasses for a Vietnam passport photo?

No. The rules require no glasses, head uncovered, front view with both ears visible.

Official sources

Cổng Dịch vụ công Bộ Công an — Hướng dẫn quy chuẩn ảnh 4x6 thủ tục cấp hộ chiếu phổ thông — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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