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Vietnam Passport Photo Checker
If you're applying for a Vietnam passport, check the photo requirements before submitting. Our Vietnam Passport Photo Checker compares your image with the listed dimensions and background guidance in your browser. Preview the result for free; the issuing authority makes the final decision.
Vietnam uses a larger 40×60 mm format for both passports and visas, issued by the Immigration Department (Cục Quản lý xuất nhập cảnh). Vietnamese passport photos require a white background and a straight-facing posture. The larger format provides more detail for identification purposes. That detail matters — most consumer photo apps still ship with generic templates that ignore these specifics. Upload your image above and we'll measure dimensions, sample the background, run face detection, and tell you exactly what to fix before you submit.
Photo checking happens locally in your browser. Sharing or saving a result is a separate action you choose.
Official Vietnam passport photo rules we check
- Required size: 40×60 mm (472×709 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Vietnamese Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security
- Print dimensions: 40×60 mm (1.57×2.36 inches)
- Digital size: 472×709 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Vietnam passport rejection reasons
- Vietnam-specific: Wearing áo dài with a high mandarin collar that hides the jaw.
- Vietnam-specific: Uploading portrait-orientation photos that are auto-cropped into a landscape thumbnail by the portal.
- Vietnam-specific: Photos taken with strong overhead lighting creating raccoon shadows under the eyes.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 40:60 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Vietnam rejections.
Crop precisely to 40×60 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 40:60 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Vietnamese Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security expects.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vietnamese passport photo size?
4×6 cm (40×60 mm) colour photo with a white background, printed on photographic paper. Two identical prints are required for in-person applications, and a JPG under 3 MB for online submissions through the National Public Service Portal.
Can I wear áo dài in a Vietnamese passport photo?
Yes. Traditional Vietnamese áo dài is accepted, but the collar must not fully cover the neck — the outline of the chin and jaw must remain visible. Simple contrasting collars pass most reliably.
How accurate is this Vietnam passport photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Vietnamese Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security's review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Vietnam photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Vietnamese Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security's instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.