Chinese Ministry of Public Security specs in one page: 33×48 mm, 390×567 pixels at 300 DPI, plain white background, head 28–33 mm chin to crown, both ears visible, neutral expression, no glasses. Used for the Chinese passport, ID card (身份证) and resident permits.
Specs from China's Ministry of Public Security and National Immigration Administration (NIA).
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 390 × 567 px |
| Online upload | JPG, 354 × 472 px, under 100 KB |
| Head height | 28–33 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white (strictly) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, no smile |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Ears | Both ears visible where possible |
| Taken within | The last six months |
The editor auto-crops to the Chinese 33×48 mm passport frame, removes the background over plain white, and exports at 300 DPI — ready for the NIA online service and every Chinese passport bureau.
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What the Public Security Bureau (PSB) and National Immigration Administration (NIA) check on every Chinese passport and 身份证 photo.
Plain white, strictly. Some older Chinese visa categories accepted light blue but the current passport and ID card standard is pure white. Use the background-removal tool to composite.
Neutral, mouth closed, straight at the camera. No smile. Chinese ID photos go through facial-recognition databases — any expression deviation risks rejection.
Not allowed. China banned glasses on passport and ID photos. Remove them for the shot.
Both ears should be visible where possible — pull hair back behind the ears. This rule is specific to Chinese photos; Schengen and US passports do not require it.
Must not cover the eyes, the eyebrows or the face outline. Tie long hair back or pull it behind the ears. Bangs above the eyebrows are fine.
Generally not permitted on Chinese passport photos — the PSB expects bare-headed shots. Religious head coverings are allowed only with a written explanation and only where the full face is visible chin to forehead, ear to ear.
33×48 mm, which at 300 DPI is 390×567 pixels. Plain white background, head 28–33 mm chin to crown, neutral expression, no glasses, both ears visible. Taken within the last six months.
Yes — the 33×48 mm format is used for the Chinese passport, the 身份证 (resident ID card) and most resident permits. The background is always pure white.
The Public Security Bureau uses ear shape and head outline in its facial-recognition checks. Visible ears improve match quality. Pull long hair back behind the ears before taking the photo.
No. China banned glasses on passport and ID photos. Remove them — the face and eyes must be clear for facial-recognition capture.
Yes. The NIA online service accepts JPG uploads at 354×472 pixels minimum, file size under 100 KB, plain white background. Export as JPG from this tool and check the file size before submitting.