China Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
33 × 48 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
500 KB
Head Height
60-70%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain white background
- 3 Front-facing with neutral expression
- 4 No glasses
- 5 Both ears must be visible
- 6 No head coverings unless for religious reasons
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong size
Chinese passport photos are 33x48mm, not the standard 35x45mm used in many countries
Wearing glasses
Glasses must be removed for Chinese passport photos
Hair covering ears
Both ears must be visible; hair should be tucked behind the ears
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Official References
Information on this page is based on the following official sources: