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China document photo specifications — every type compared
China does not use one photo format for every document: 5 of them are compared below. Each row gives the print size in millimetres, the head height, the required background and the authority page that row was checked against. Sizes differ from one document to the next, so a photo made for one application is not automatically valid for another — and a print that misses the stated figures is refused.
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 | Digital file | Photo submission | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Passport | 33 × 48 mm | 58–69% | Plain white | Own photo | nia.gov.cn | ||
| Permanent Residence Card | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white | Own photo | s.nia.gov.cn | ||
| Residence Permit | 33 × 48 mm | 63–71% | Plain white | min 20 KB · max 80 KB | Own photo | nia.gov.cn | |
| China Visa | 33 × 48 mm | 58–69% | Plain white | 354 × 472 to 420 × 560 px · min 40 KB · max 120 KB | Own photo | bio.visaforchina.cn | |
| Work Permit | 33 × 48 mm | 70–80% | Plain white | min 40 KB · max 120 KB | Own photo | english.www.gov.cn |