Made Simple: Vietnam Visa Photo - 2x2 Inch

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Supplying the proper image is absolutely vital if you are seeking a Vietnam visa. Official criteria call for a 2x2 inch (5.08x5.08 centimeter) photo; ignoring these parameters could lead to delays or rejections.

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Best Practices for Your Vietnam Visa Picture

To prevent severe shadows, use natural light or gentle indoor lighting.

Stay out of the sun.

Make sure you're facing a plain white or light-colored wall.

The camera should be 1.5–2 meters distant and at eye level. The face should be in the middle and cover roughly 70–80% of the height.

Avoid white or reflective clothes; wear solid black clothes to contrast with the surroundings.

Selfie Advice: Skip selfies. To prevent distortion, use a tripod or have someone snap your picture.

Creating Your Vietnam Visa Photo: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Vietnamese Visa Photo Criteria

These are the official criteria to make sure your photo satisfies Vietnam's consular standards:

Technical Specs

2inch

1.29inch

1.18inch

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the VN visa

Size 2 x 2 inches (5.08 x 5.08 cm)
Resolutions Minimum 300 DPI
Image Format JPEG or PNG
File Size Typically under 1 MB for digital submissions
Background Color White or light-colored, no shadows or patterns
Printable Yes – required for in-person submissions
Digital Submission Accepted for online visa applications through consulate portals
Facial Expression Neutral – no smile, closed mouth, relaxed face
Clothing Dark, solid-colored clothing preferred; avoid white tops
Glasses Not allowed unless medically necessary. If wearing, ensure no glare or shadow

*Data from government agencies

Vietnam visa Photo — Size and Requirements

Make sure to check how your photo will appear when printed to get the result. Save your photo in the format as instructed. It's important to understand the specifications, for passport and visa photos. Here are some common requirements:

Technical requirements if you are going to process the photo yourself through Photoshop or other services:

Size

In the Viet Nam, a photo for visa photo must be 2x2 inch in size. Photographs that deviate from these requirements will not be considered and will have to be retaken by the applicant.

Color

Vietnam visa photos must be taken in color to help officials identify you. Furthermore, the picture should be taken against a neutral background, white or off-white in color. This helps to ensure that the photograph is clear and that it stands out as it should, without any distractions. You should not digitally enhance your photograph; this includes adjusting the color balance.

Resolution and file size (in KB or MB)

It’s important that your Vietnam visa photograph is high-quality and clear, as this will make it easier for border officials to make it out and compare it to you. To that end, you should ensure that you use a resolution of no less than 300 DPI (dots per inch). Ideally, you should use a resolution of at least 600 DPI, but between 300 and 600 should be fine. Just remember, the clearer and more satisfactory your picture, the less likely your application is to be rejected; aim for a file size of between 1 MB and 15 MB.

Attire, clothing, dress code

When you take a picture for a Kenya visa, there is a particular dress code you must adhere to. The main points of this dress code are that you must:

Avoid wearing uniforms or camouflage clothing.
Avoid head coverings or headgear.
Avoid eyeglasses, including both sunglasses and spectacles.

If you adhere to these simple instructions and ensure that your picture is well-lit and of a high quality, your photograph should be satisfactory.

Image definition parameters

It’s essential that the photo quality is satisfactory. Ensure your picture is clear and properly focused, free of blur or noise. You should also make sure that it isn’t visibly pixelated and that it has been printed onto either matte or glossy photographic paper, as opposed to plain printer paper.

Background, contrast, and shadows

An Vietnam visa picture must have both sufficient detail and high contrast. So, to ensure that your photograph is suitable, be sure to take it against a plain, neutral background, either white or off-white in color. This is important, as it helps you stand out in the picture. Additionally, be careful that there is no shadow in the photo, particularly any obscuring the face.

Example photos:

Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos

Examples of photos, how to correctly make a visa photo VN

How to take your own Vietnam visa 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 visa 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.

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.

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.

Download ready photo for visa VN document

Common Errors to Avoid

Sending a passport photo size rather than 2x2 inches (5.08x5.08 cm)

Grinning or head tilting

Accessories, caps, or glasses that hide facial features

Images that are overexposed or underexposed

Background with patterns or shadows

Taking selfies at strange angles

PhotoGov automatically finds these problems and modifies your picture if necessary.

Can i take my visa picture at home?

So long as you’re willing to put in the effort to take a good photograph, there’s nothing stopping you from taking your visa picture at home. Simply follow these steps:

Observe the proper dress code.
Ensure your area is well-lit.
Take the picture up against a neutral background.

How to take a Vietnam visa photo using a phone

So long as your smartphone has a good quality camera, you can certainly use it to take a picture for your visa. With that being said, however, selfies are not acceptable, so follow these steps:

Ask someone to take your picture for you.
Position them 5-7 feet away so that only your upper body is in the shot.
Alternatively, use a tripod set up between 5-7 feet away. Move it as necessary to get the perfect picture.

How to take Vietnam visa photos for babies and kids

When taking pictures of babies and children for visa, 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.

Tools based on artificial intelligence

PhotoGov Features

Our online passport photo tool offers several features to help you create the perfect photo:

Crop

Our in-built cropping feature allows you to trim new visa photos and ensure that they don’t have uneven edges. This allows you to neaten up your picture and ensure it’s the proper size for your visa.

Resize

You can also resize your picture as needed through PhotoGov, meaning that the end result will be a perfectly proportioned image that will fit just right into your visa. Additionally, you don’t need to worry about stretching or squishing the image and ruining the quality.

Background removal

If you can’t find a neutral background against which you can take a satisfactory picture, don’t worry; we have a background removal tool that can help you achieve the same results.

Auto-adjustment

With the click of a button, you can have our auto-adjustment tool immediately optimize your image to meet brightness, color, and contrast standards.

How can i convert my photo to visa size?

While you can convert the size of pictures using a variety of methods, the best option is to use our visa photo tool - PhotoGov. That way, you can rest assured you’ll have a high-quality, properly sized end product, one that isn’t distorted or blurred by stretching or compressing.

More Compliance Advice No Retouching — Steer clear of altering programs or filters changing your facial features.

Ensure the picture is clear with no pixelation or blurring.

Your face should occupy 70–80% of the height of the picture.

For submission, make sure the photo is under 1 MB and in JPEG or PNG format.

Printing & Submission Policies

Print your image on premium matte or glossy photo paper. Make sure the size is precisely 2x2 inches.

For digital submission: Put the document on the visa site. Make sure it satisfies the requirements for file size and resolution.

FAQ

For a Vietnam visa, what size is the photo?
The needed dimension is 2x2 inches (5.08x5.08 cm).
May I use my phone to snap the picture?
Absolutely! PhotoGov can assist your smartphone photo comply.
May I wear spectacles in the picture?
Glasses are not permitted unless medically required. If you can, take off spectacles to prevent reflections.
What if my picture is turned down?
PhotoGov allows you to change and re-upload the photo as often as required.
May I use the same image for other papers?
Should the particular document permit it, you may reuse the image.
How lately should the picture be?
Your photo should show your present look and have been shot within the last six months.