What size is a Vietnam passport photo?
TL;DR A Vietnam passport photo is 40 × 60 mm on a plain white background, supplied at 472 × 709 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 40 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 472 × 709 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | plain white (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- Renewal at the Embassy in Singapore is reported to need three colour photos on a white background
- 4 x 6 cm, with the face about 70-80% of the frame
- Both ears visible
- No glasses
- File 1 MB or under if submitted as JPG
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Compiled from this document's published requirements when the catalogue was built. We have not recorded a single authoritative page for this one, so we cannot point you at it — requirements also change, so confirm with the issuing authority before you rely on it. These figures are the published specification for this document as SGfoto formats it. We have not yet recorded a single authoritative page for this one — check with the issuing authority before you rely on it. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a Vietnam passport photo?
- A Vietnam passport photo is 40 × 60 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 472 × 709 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain white background.
- Can I take a Vietnam passport photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 40 × 60 mm on a plain white background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a Vietnam passport photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a Vietnam passport photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does a Vietnam passport photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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