Vietnam temporary residence card photo
Vietnam temporary residence card photo requirements: 20 × 30 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Vietnam temporary residence card photo. The main print format is 20 × 30 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is Vietnam National Public Service Portal / Ministry of Public Security.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Vietnam National Public Service Portal / Ministry of Public Security.
Official Vietnam National Public Service Portal guidance was verified on 2026-04-13. The temporary-residence-card procedure at the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security lists two photographs sized 2 × 3 cm, with one attached to the declaration and one loose. This replaces the previous ICAO-derived 4 × 6 cm fallback for the temporary residence card profile.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Vietnam temporary residence card photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, head centered, without tilt or turn.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain white background.
- Check eyewear before submission: The eyes must be fully visible; no dark lenses or strong glare.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Plain white background.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.