Australia Visa Photo from Vietnam (35×45mm DFAT)
Updated May 2026 · For Vietnamese applicants · Visitor (600), Student (500), Working Holiday (462)
⚠ Vietnamese passport size is WRONG для Australia visa
Vietnamese passport photos are 40×60 mm. Australia visa requires 35×45 mm. Not interchangeable. Get a separate Australia photo before your VFS Global AVAC appointment.
Australia visa photos are 35×45 mm with plain white or light grey background, per DFAT. For Vietnamese applicants the format is SMALLER than the Vietnamese passport (40×60 mm). Same spec at all 3 VFS Global AVAC locations in Vietnam — Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
Spec at a glance
| Size | 35 × 45 mm (NOT 40×60 Vietnamese passport) |
| Pixels (ImmiAccount) | 900 × 1125 px minimum |
| Background | Plain white or light grey |
| Face height (chin to crown) | 32 - 36 mm |
| Glasses | Not allowed (banned 2016) |
| File format | JPEG, 500 KB - 5 MB |
| Photo age | Last 6 months |
VFS Global AVAC centres in Vietnam
- Hanoi — main centre, serves northern Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) — serves southern Vietnam and Mekong Delta
- Da Nang — serves central Vietnam
Where to get the photo in Vietnam
- VFS Global AVAC on-site photo service (VND 200,000-400,000). Photographer knows DFAT 35×45 mm spec.
- Local studio (VND 70,000-200,000). Specify "Australia visa 35×45 mm, pure white background, DFAT compliant". Vietnamese studios default to 40×60 mm passport.
- Free online tool at home (VND 0). IDPhotoSnap Australia tool — 35×45 mm DFAT-compliant + ImmiAccount-ready JPEG + print-ready PDF.
Common rejection reasons
- Wrong size (40×60 Vietnamese passport) — most common rejection.
- Pixel dimensions too small — ImmiAccount minimum 900×1125 px.
- Glasses worn — banned 2016.
- Photo too old — must be within last 6 months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Australia visa photo size for Vietnamese applicants?
Australia visa photos are 35×45 mm with a plain white or light grey background, per DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade). This is SMALLER than the Vietnamese passport photo (40×60 mm, 4×6 cm). ImmiAccount portal needs JPEG minimum 900×1125 pixels. Format applies at VFS Global AVAC locations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
Why does my Vietnamese passport photo get rejected at the Australia AVAC?
Vietnamese passport photos are 40×60 mm (4×6 cm), while Australia visa requires 35×45 mm. The two sizes are NOT interchangeable. Bringing a Vietnamese passport photo to an Australia AVAC appointment fails the format check.
Which Australia visa subclasses does this photo work for?
The 35×45 mm DFAT photo applies to ALL Australian visa subclasses: Visitor (600), Student (500), Working Holiday (462 — Vietnam eligible since 2015), Temporary Skill Shortage (482), Skilled Independent (189), Partner / Spouse (309/100). Same spec across all categories.
Where are VFS Global AVAC centres in Vietnam?
VFS Global operates Australian Visa Application Centres (AVAC) in three Vietnamese cities: Hanoi (main, serves northern Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh City / HCMC (serves southern Vietnam and Mekong Delta region), and Da Nang (serves central Vietnam). All three accept the same 35×45 mm DFAT photo spec.
Where can I get an Australia visa photo in Vietnam?
Three options: (1) VFS Global AVAC on-site photo service in Hanoi or HCMC (VND 200,000-400,000). Photographer knows DFAT 35×45 mm spec. (2) Local studio at VND 70,000-200,000 — specify "Australia visa 35×45 mm (NOT 40×60 passport), pure white background, DFAT compliant". Vietnamese studios default to 40×60 mm passport. (3) Free online tool at home — IDPhotoSnap generates 35×45 mm DFAT-compliant photo + ImmiAccount-ready JPEG.
How do I upload the photo to ImmiAccount?
ImmiAccount accepts JPEG photos at minimum 900×1125 pixels. Our export defaults to 1200×1500 pixels at 300 DPI. File size cap typically 500 KB to 5 MB. Upload occurs during the online application before scheduling the AVAC biometric appointment.
Can I wear glasses in an Australia visa photo?
No. DFAT prohibited glasses in Australian biometric photos since 2016. Religious head covering is permitted as long as facial features (chin to forehead, both sides of face) are clearly visible.
Working Holiday visa (subclass 462) from Vietnam — same photo?
Yes. Vietnamese citizens have been eligible for Australian Working Holiday visa (subclass 462) since 2015. Photo spec is identical to other Australian visas — 35×45 mm white background, DFAT compliant.
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