Vietnam Residence Card Photo — Exact 2×3 cm Standard for Thẻ Tạm Trú & Thường Trú

A photo for the Vietnam Residence Card — whether for a thẻ tạm trú (temporary) or thường trú (permanent) residence card — must conform to the precise standard required by immigration form NA8, submitted to the Vietnamese Immigration Department (Cục Quản lý xuất nhập cảnh). A photo that does not meet this standard is rejected on the spot, forcing a return visit. Getting it right the first time begins with knowing the exact requirements.

The most distinctive feature of the Vietnam residence-card photo is its 2×3 cm (20×30 mm) format — smaller than a standard passport photo and frequently confused with it. Most immigration offices request two prints at 2×3 cm when you submit form NA8; a number of regional offices additionally ask for a 4×6 cm set, so experienced applicants bring both sizes to the appointment. The photo must have been taken within the last six months and must be printed on photographic paper — a home inkjet printout is routinely refused. The background must be pure white with no shadows or gradients, and the head must be uncovered.

• Size: 20×30 mm (236×354 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, tints, gradients, or patterns
• Face coverage: face and head must fill 70–80% of the frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, gaze directed straight at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
• Head covering: bare head required; religious headwear is the sole permitted exception
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months
• Technical quality: sharp focus, even lighting, no shadows falling across the face or background

Common reasons residence-card photos are rejected in Vietnam

• Wrong dimensions: submitting a standard 3×4 cm or 4×6 cm passport photo instead of the required 2×3 cm is the single most frequent error — officers measure the print
• Off-white or tinted background: cream, light grey, or any background with a hint of colour fails; only pure white (#FFFFFF) is accepted
• Glasses worn: even thin-framed, rimless, or clear glasses are not acceptable on NA8 photos — remove them entirely
• Photo older than six months: immigration officers may challenge a photo that appears older; an undated image that looks dated is a common rejection trigger at busy offices

Upload your own photo and it is automatically cropped and resized to the exact 20×30 mm / 236×354 px standard — white background applied, face centred to the required 70–80% frame height. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment. If the immigration office rejects the final photo, it will be redone at no cost or you will receive a full refund. You pay only when you are satisfied the result meets the standard.