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Chinese Passport Photo—Specifications
Acceptable Chinese Passport Photo Examples
Background
Appropriate light-blue background with a hue value of 135 and saturation of 240.
Quality
The image is sharp, and the lighting is evenly distributed with no shadows.
Expression
Neutral face expression with a slight smile, eyes fully open, and mouth closed.
Chinese Passport Photo—All You Need to Know
Are you living in the US and need a Chinese passport photo?
Discover everything you need to know about getting Chinese passport photos in the US, including their requirements, finer details (e.g., what clothing men are allowed to wear), and where to source them in person and online.
Understanding Chinese passport photo requirements
Chinese passport photos have requirements that differ from US passport photos.
Readers of Mandarin Chinese can find the official guidelines posted in PDF format and available via the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago.
Here at Passport Photo Online, we’ve done our homework and prepared this detailed guide to show you all the Chinese passport photo requirements so that you can be confident your photo meets all the official requirements mandated by PRC passport agents.
Chinese Passport Photos Explained
Requirement |
Physical Prints & Digital Photos |
Color |
In color and showing natural skin tone |
Recency |
Taken within the last 6 months |
Image clarity |
Clear image of the subject’s face, not blurry, grainy, or pixelated. Lighting must be evenly distributed with no shadows present. |
Filters |
Common social media filters of any kind are strictly prohibited |
Background |
Solid plain white or if opting for light blue, must have a hue value of 135, saturation of 240 (and similar brightness level) |
Size |
33mm wide by 48mm in length (1.3” x 1.89”), with the head measuring between 15mm and 22mm in width (0.59”–0.87”) and 28mm to 33mm in length (1.1”–1.3”) |
Print Quality |
Printed on photo-quality paper |
Resolution |
Minimum of 300 DPI |
Digital Alterations |
Strictly prohibited |
Note: Digital photos must be JPEG files, 354x472 px in size and between 30–80 KB in size.
The fine details: specifics of Chinese passport photos
Besides the technical details mentioned above, there are also finer details that must be followed in order to achieve a compliant Chinese passport photo.
Check out the following list to make sure your snap doesn’t break the rules:
- Smile: Neutral expression with the lips closed. Smiling is prohibited
- Eyes: Must be open
- Glasses: Thin-rimmed, non-tinted eyewear with non-reflective lenses are permitted. The frame cannot cover the eyes
- Headgear: None allowed unless for religious purposes; cannot obscure the face in any way
- Attire: Cannot blend with the background; dark colors preferred
- Beard: Permitted if worn day-to-day
- Head position: Centered and facing the camera. Portrait-style photos or side shots are strictly prohibited
- White space: 3mm–5mm (0.12”–0.2”) of plain white space between the top of the subject’s head and the top border of the photo
Important! Chinese passport applications require the submission of two passport photos.
Need to renew your Chinese passport in the US? We have a guide for that.
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Chinese passport photo sizing details
Getting Chinese passport photos in the correct size (33x48 millimeters) is extremely important as most in-store photo centers located in the US only provide US-sized passport photos (51x51mm / 2x2”).
Furthermore, Chinese biometric photographs must be 33mm wide by 48mm in length (1.3” x 1.89”), with the head measuring between 15mm and 22mm in width (0.59”–0.87”) and 28mm to 33mm in length (1.1”–1.3”)
Additionally, there must be 3mm–5mm (0.12”–0.2”) of negative space between the top of the subject’s head and the top border of the photo.
Online services for Chinese passport photos
While some national pharmacy chains such as Walgreens and CVS may offer Chinese passport photos at specific locations, their technicians may not be aware of all the necessary sizing requirements governing Chinese passport photos.
So why risk getting non-compliant passport photos?
Especially when it involves additional travel time and costs $16.99 to boot.
Certainly, there must be an easier and more affordable solution.
Consider online passport photo apps.
They tend to be convenient and cost-effective alternatives for getting quality Chinese passport photos. Let's take a look at some of the features offered by a few of the popular providers.
Provider |
User- friendliness |
Essential features |
Large country database |
Compliance guarantee & refund |
Printing service |
Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Passport Photo Online |
5/5 |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
$13.95–$16.95 |
Passport Photo & ID Maker |
5/5 |
❌ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Free |
ID Photo For Passports And IDs |
4/5 |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Free |
iVisa Passport Photo |
3/5 |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
$8.29–$16.99 |
Passport Photo-ID Photo |
4/5 |
❌ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Free |
All it takes is 3 minutes for Passport Photo Online to provide two Chinese passport photos—all via a few taps on your mobile device!
Best of all, every picture comes with our bulletproof acceptance guarantee, so you can relax knowing Chinese passport agents will accept your photos.
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