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Vietnam Passport Photo: Use Your Phone to Take Picture

Are you going to apply for or renew a Vietnamese passport? Submitting a correctly prepared photo is one of the most critical and surprisingly difficult requirements. The picture for your Vietnam passport must be exactly 4x6 cm (40x60 mm), satisfy stringent biometric requirements, and depict how you really look. Your application could be turned down for even the smallest mistake. We'll show you how to snap a legal Vietnam passport photo with your smartphone and how to get it ready for submission in print or digital form using PhotoGov.

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How to Take a Good Picture of Your Vietnam Passport at Home

  • Use the back camera on your phone
  • Stand in front of a white wall under natural light
  • Keep your head straight, your posture upright, and your face blank
  • Make sure both ears and the whole face are clearly visible
  • You can't wear glasses, caps, or filters unless you have to for health or religious reasons

    You can upload a selfie to PhotoGov.net and get a passport-compliant photo right away that is the right size (4x6 cm), cropped, and tested for quality

    • What you need to know about taking a passport photo in Vietnam

    Here is a full listing of the official requirements for a Vietnamese passport photo:

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    Layout, size and scale by indentation for the VN passport
    • Width 4 cm (40 mm)
    • Height 6 cm (60 mm)
    • Image Definition Parameters High-resolution, clear image with no pixelation or compression artifacts
    • Head Height (top of hair to chin) 3.2–3.6 cm (approximately 80–90% of image height)
    • Distance from Top to Top of Hair 0.3–0.5 cm
    • Background Color Plain white or light grey (no shadows, textures, or gradients)
    • Resolution (DPI) 300 dpi minimum
    • File Format JPEG or PNG for digital use; photo paper for printed submissions
    • Facial Expression Neutral (no smile, closed mouth, eyes open)
    • Head Coverings Only for religious/medical reasons; facial features must be visible
    • Photo Age Taken within the last 6 months
    • Printable Yes (on high-quality glossy or matte photo paper)
    • Suitable for Online Submission Yes (for e-passport portals or embassy uploads)

    Mistakes That Often Get You Rejected

  • Wrong size (for example, 2x2 inches instead of 4x6 cm)
  • Face not neutral (smiling, frowning, or open mouth)

    Bad lighting that makes shadows or glare

  • Glasses or caps that hide eyebrows or make shadows
  • Picture shot around six months ago
  • Retouched or beautified selfies PhotoGov takes away these dangers by automatically formatting, checking proportions, and changing the contrast and backdrop.

    • How to Use PhotoGov to Make Your Vietnam Passport Photo

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    1. Visit PhotoGov.net
    2. Choose "Vietnam Passport Photo—4x6 cm" from the list
    3. Take a selfie with good lighting and a neutral face and upload it
    4. Our AI automatically crops, resizes, and formats the picture
    5. Get your picture as a high-quality JPEG and a PDF that you may print

    How to take your own Vietnam passport photo

    If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect passport photo yourself:

    1. Take a picture of yourself

    Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.

    How to take selfies for a passport

    Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
    Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)

    2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

    Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

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    3. Receive your Passport Photo

    Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

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    How to Take a Great Passport Photo at Home

  • Use natural light to take the picture during the day
  • Use a tripod or have someone else snap the picture at eye level
  • Wear a black, solid top to stand out against the white background
  • Don't wear earrings or makeup that shine or reflect light
  • Pull your hair back so that your face is completely visible

    • How to take Vietnam passport photos for babies and kids

    When taking pictures of babies and children for passport, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.

    • If you are photographing a newborn:
    • Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
    • Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

    For slightly older babies:

    • Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
    • If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.
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    Why should you pick PhotoGov?

    Exact Formatting

    Follow Vietnam's rigorous 4x6 cm regulation

    Quick Results

    Get your picture in seconds, ready to print or upload

    All Online

    You don't need to install any apps or software

    Digital and Print-Ready Formats

    There are both print and digital versions

    No need to go to a photo studio

    Built-in check for head size, position, and illumination to make sure everything is right

    Cheap

    Save money compared to going to a studio to get a passport photo taken

    FAQ

    • No. You need to have a neutral look on your face and your lips closed. If you smile, the photo might be turned down.
    • It all depends on how you apply. A digital JPEG is all you need for online applications. A printed 4x6 centimeter photo is needed for applications in person.
    • Yes. You can take a compliant photo with your smartphone if you have the right lighting, a plain background, and a service like PhotoGov.
    • It must have been shot in the last six months and show how you look right now.
    • Yes, but your face must be plainly visible from chin to forehead, including the sides.
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