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China Passport Photo for the China Consular App: 33x48 mm

Applications through the China Consular app need a JPG or PNG under 5 MB on a pure white background, with a dark top. The passport standard is 33x48 mm with the head measuring 28 to 33 mm.

  • 33×48 mm
  • 390×567 px
  • White
  • Rules checked October 5, 2026
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Make your China Passport (China Consular app) photo

33×48 mm · background: white

Upload a photo of yourself

JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC. Drag it here or choose a file.

  • Face the camera, keep your head straight and your mouth closed.
  • Stand about 1 m from a plain wall in soft, even light. No shadows on the face.
  • Ask someone else to take it from eye level. Shoulders should be visible.
  • Remove glasses, hats and hair from the face. Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  • For a baby, lay them on a plain white sheet and photograph from straight above.

How to take a passport photo with your phone

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Fit your face inside the oval. Better: ask someone to take the photo with the back camera.

China Passport (China Consular app) photo requirements

Official rules summarised. Source: Chinese Embassy in Switzerland - China Consular app guide (plus Embassy in the US passport photo spec). Official page

Photo size
33 × 48 mm (1.30 × 1.89 in)
Digital size
390 × 567 px
Resolution
300 DPI
File size
Up to 5120 KB
File format
JPG
Head height (chin to crown)
28–33 mm
Background
White
Glasses
Allowed without glare or tinted lenses
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Head covering
Only for religious reasons, face fully visible
Submission
Digital upload

Upload JPG or PNG under 5 MB in the China Consular app: pure white background, dark top (no white/light clothes), both ears and eyebrows visible, frames not covering eyes, no photographed paper prints or old-passport screenshots. Geometry follows the passport standard (33x48 mm, head 28-33 mm, crown 3-5 mm from top); no official pixel size is published, and the app's photo check is advisory with final manual review.

Correct and incorrect examples

  • CorrectCentred, neutral, even light

  • Too closeHead fills the frame

  • Head tiltedKeep your head level

  • ShadowsLight from one side

  • GlassesReflections hide the eyes

  • SmilingMouth must be closed

  • Hair over the eyesEyes and eyebrows must be visible

  • Busy backgroundUse a plain, light wall

What the China Consular app asks for

For Chinese passport applications made abroad, the embassy guide for the China Consular app describes how the digital photo must look.

  • Format and size: JPG or PNG under 5 MB. IDPhotoly exports a 390x567 px JPG.
  • Geometry: the passport standard is 33x48 mm (1.3 x 1.89 in) at 300 dpi.
  • Head height: 28-33 mm from chin to crown, with the crown 3-5 mm from the top.
  • Background: pure white.
  • Clothing: a dark top. White or light clothes are not accepted.
  • Face: both ears and eyebrows visible.
  • Glasses: allowed if there is no glare, and the frames must not cover the eyes.
  • Head covering: religious reasons only, with the face fully visible.

No official pixel size is published, and the app's photo check is advisory with a final manual review.

What not to upload

Do not photograph a printed picture and do not use a screenshot of your old passport. The app does not accept either.

Taking the photo at home

Stand in front of a plain white wall, facing a window. Wear a plain dark top. The helper holds the phone at eye level, in portrait orientation, and captures your head and shoulders. Keep your hair off your ears and eyebrows, your mouth closed, your expression neutral and your eyes open.

Add the picture to IDPhotoly. It processes the photo in your browser, crops it to the 33x48 mm ratio, sets the head within 28-33 mm and replaces the background with pure white.

Reasons photos are rejected

  • A light or white top that blends into the background.
  • Ears or eyebrows hidden by hair.
  • Glasses with glare or frames over the eyes.
  • A grey or shadowed background instead of pure white.
  • A photo of a print or a screenshot of an old passport.
  • A file over 5 MB or in the wrong format.

Upload and review

Use the JPG as exported. Do not re-save it through another app, which can add compression and change the colours of the background. Upload it in the China Consular app and look at the app's photo check. Because that check is advisory, a manual review still decides the outcome.

Procedures may differ between embassies, so follow your mission's guide. IDPhotoly is not affiliated with any government. If an official authority rejects a photo made with the service, you can request a full refund by email within 30 days.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the China passport photo?

The standard is 33x48 mm. For the China Consular app, upload a JPG or PNG under 5 MB.

What background colour is needed?

Pure white.

Do I need to wear a dark top?

Yes. A dark top is required, and white or light clothes are not accepted.

How big should the head be?

The head should measure 28-33 mm from chin to crown, with the crown 3-5 mm from the top of the photo.

Can I photograph a printed photo or use my old passport scan?

No. Photos of paper prints and screenshots of an old passport are not accepted.

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Page updated October 5, 2026. Requirements can change. Always check the official page before you apply.