Vietnam ID Card (Căn cước) Photo: taken at the office
Vietnamese Identity Card (thẻ căn cước, formerly CCCD)
The photo for this document is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one. Here is what to expect.
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Quick answer
The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
Verified October 3, 2026 from Bộ Công an (Ministry of Public Security).
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Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Babies and children
- Biometrics (fingerprints, face photo, iris) are collected only from age 6+; under-6 cards can be requested online by a guardian without biometrics.
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- Step 4 of procedure: officer collects fingerprints, takes face photo and iris image (from age 6)
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- Cấp đổi thẻ căn cước (thực hiện tại cấp tỉnh) — Bộ Công an (Ministry of Public Security)
Questions
Can I take my Vietnam ID Card (Căn cước) Photo at home?
No. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
What about babies and children?
Biometrics (fingerprints, face photo, iris) are collected only from age 6+; under-6 cards can be requested online by a guardian without biometrics.
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