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China document photo specifications — every type compared
China requires 5 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All China document photo specifications
Every document type China issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Passport | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white | s.nia.gov.cn | |
| Permanent Residence Card | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white | s.nia.gov.cn | |
| Residence Permit | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white | english.www.gov.cn | |
| China Visa | 33 × 48 mm | 58–69% | Plain white | bio.visaforchina.cn | |
| Work Permit | 33 × 48 mm | 70–80% | Plain white | english.www.gov.cn |