head 70–80 %
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SourceVietnam National Public Service Portal / Ministry of Public Security
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Quick answer: A Vietnam temporary residence card photo must be 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 temporary residence card → |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Dark clothing is mandatory against the white background (otherwise the silhouette is lost). |
| 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 temporary residence card (TRC / Thẻ tạm trú) photos are administered by the Vietnam Immigration Department. The format follows the Vietnamese biometric standard: 4×6 cm (40×60mm) with white background, dark attire required.
TRC valid 1-3 years tied to work permit/visa category. ICAO 9303 compliant. Same biometric workflow as Vietnamese passport/CCCD.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Vietnam temporary residence card photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Vietnam National Public Service Portal / Ministry of Public Security publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 4×6 cm | Reprint at Vietnamese standard |
| Light attire on white background | Re-shoot wearing dark clothing |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
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 / Ministry of Public Security |
|---|---|
| Source | Vietnam temporary residence card issuance procedure |
| Verified |
Questions
The Vietnam temporary residence card photo must be 20 × 30 mm. The head must occupy 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.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 20 × 30 mm format and head size apply to: permanent residence card.