head 70–80 %
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SourceVietnam National Public Service Portal
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Quick answer: The recommended Vietnam permanent residence card photo size is 20 × 30 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 20 × 30 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Vietnam permanent residence card → |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear lenses only; tinted lenses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Head coverings not permitted. |
| Attire | Dark formal attire is mandatory against the white background; uniforms are not allowed. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 20 × 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 2 × 3 cm |
| Inches | 0.79 × 1.18″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 236 × 354 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 472 × 709 px |
Vietnam permanent residence card (PRC / Thẻ thường trú) photos follow the Vietnam Immigration Department standard: 4×6 cm with white background. Permanent residence available after 3 years continuous temporary residence or for spouses/children of Vietnamese citizens, foreigners with major investment, and recognized humanitarian categories.
Same biometric workflow with on-site photo + fingerprints capture at Immigration Department offices.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Vietnam permanent residence card photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Vietnam National Public Service Portal publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 4×6 cm | Reprint at Vietnamese standard |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Light attire | Re-shoot wearing dark clothing |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 20 × 30 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 25 (5 × 5) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 98 (7 × 14) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Vietnam National Public Service Portal |
|---|---|
| Source | Vietnam permanent residence card replacement procedure |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Vietnam permanent residence card photo is 20 × 30 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Usually no older than six months; some immigration offices ask for a more recent one. Take a new photo that looks like you on the day you apply.
Plain white background. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Only if the size and rules are the same and the photo is still recent. Otherwise take a new one: the same selfie can be turned into photos for both documents.
Take a new photo: it should show how you look now — hairstyle, beard, glasses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Vietnam immigration office.
20 × 30 mm = 2 × 3 cm = 0.79 × 1.18 inches. At 300 dpi that is 236 × 354 pixels; at 600 dpi, 472 × 709 pixels.
Yes. The same 20 × 30 mm format and head size apply to: temporary residence card.