Vietnam work permit photo
Vietnam work permit photo requirements: 40 × 60 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 work permit photo. The main print format is 40 × 60 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.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Vietnam National Public Service Portal.
Official Vietnam National Public Service Portal guidance was verified on 2026-04-13. The work-permit procedure for foreign workers lists two colour photos measuring 4 × 6 cm, bare head, frontal pose, clear face and ears, no glasses, white background, and photos not older than 6 months. This upgrades the previous ICAO-derived work-permit profile to official-exact.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Vietnam work permit 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: Glasses are not allowed.
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.