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China Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the China passport photo requirements?

Size 33 × 48 mm (390 × 567 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 27.8–33.1 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A China passport photo must be 33 × 48 mm (390 × 567 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 27.8–33.1 mm. Make your China passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 33 × 48 mm
Pixels: 390 × 567 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 27.8–33.1 mm

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2. Add your photo

Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

China prc passport / travel document applied abroad via the 'china consular' (中国领事) app photo size explained

Size: 33 × 48 mm — 390 × 567 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 27.8–33.1 mm from chin to the top of the head (58–69% of the photo height).
Eye line: 25–33.6 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 6 months.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

China passport photo requirements (2026)

PRC Passport / Travel Document applied abroad via the 'China Consular' (中国领事) app

Print size: 33 × 48 mm
Pixels: 390 × 567 px
Head height: 27.8–33.1 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–33.6 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months

Expression: Natural, both eyes open, all facial features clearly visible

Glasses: Allowed, but lenses must not be tinted, and the eye outline must not be blurred by flash, shadow or frame.

Head covering: No hats or headscarves; if worn for religious reasons, must not cover the whole face.

Children: Applicants under 10 do not sign; no specific photo relaxations found.

• Size: 33×48 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Embassy of the PRC in the USA · Embassy of the PRC in the USA

Chinese Visa (paper photo for application form + digital photo for China Online Visa Application system / former COVA)

Print size: 33 × 48 mm
Pixels: 390 × 567 px
Head height: 27.8–33.1 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–29.8 mm
Background: White or close to white
Taken within: 6 months
File size: 40–120 KB

Expression: Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed, ears visible, frontal

Glasses: Allowed only if lenses are not tinted and there is no glare, shadow, or frame obscuring the eyes; heavy frames rejected.

Head covering: Hats or other head coverings only allowed if worn for religious reasons and they do not obscure any facial features.

• Size: 33×48 mm (unique format)

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Head straight, no tilt

Official source: Embassy of the PRC in the USA / MFA Department of Consular Affairs · Embassy of the PRC in the USA

Green Card

Print size: 33 × 48 mm
Pixels: 390 × 567 px
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–33.6 mm
Background: Light grey

• Size: 33×48 mm

• Plain light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a China prc passport / travel document applied abroad via the 'china consular' (中国领事) app photo?

The official China prc passport / travel document applied abroad via the 'china consular' (中国领事) app photo size is 33×48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 inches). For a digital file that is 390 × 567 pixels at 300 dpi, or 780 × 1134 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 27.8–33.1 mm, which is 58–69% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 14.4–23 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 33×48 mm format is used for passports in 1 other country, including Macau. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries), so do not reuse a 35×45 mm photo for a China prc passport / travel document applied abroad via the 'china consular' (中国领事) app.

China also sets photo rules for chinese visa (paper photo for application form + digital photo for china online visa application system / former cova) (33×48 mm) and green card (33×48 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a China passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose China — PRC Passport / Travel Document applied abroad via the 'China Consular' (中国领事) app. The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 33×48 mm size, replaces the background with white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 4 China passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the China passport photo requirements?

Size 33 × 48 mm (390 × 567 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 27.8–33.1 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a China passport photo?

A China passport photo must be 33 × 48 mm (390 × 567 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 27.8–33.1 mm.

What background is required for a China passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a China passport photo?

Allowed, but lenses must not be tinted, and the eye outline must not be blurred by flash, shadow or frame.

Can I smile in a China passport photo?

natural, both eyes open, all facial features clearly visible

Are head coverings allowed in a China passport photo?

No hats or headscarves; if worn for religious reasons, must not cover the whole face.

What are the rules for a baby or child's China passport photo?

Applicants under 10 do not sign; no specific photo relaxations found.

Are China visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

PRC Passport / Travel Document applied abroad via the 'China Consular' (中国领事) app: 33 × 48 mm, white background; Chinese Visa (paper photo for application form + digital photo for China Online Visa Application system / former COVA): 33 × 48 mm, white or close to white background; Green Card: 33 × 48 mm, light grey background.

How do I make a China passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free China passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 33 × 48 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital China passport photo?

Yes — download the 390 × 567 px JPEG at 300 dpi for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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