China — Passport (overseas missions)
Chinese passport photos are 33×48 mm, head 28–33 mm tall and 15–22 mm wide, on a white background, taken within six months.
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm（宽 × 高） |
|---|---|
| Head size | Head width 15–22 mm; head height (chin to crown) 28–33 mm; 3–5 mm of space above the head; at least 7 mm below the chin. |
| Background | White, with no shadows on the face or the background. |
| Digital file | The consulate page states the printed sizes only; digital-photo pixel rules differ by channel and are not stated here. |
| How it is submitted | A printed photo taken within six months, developed by a photo studio or printed on professional photo paper. |
| Photo age | Taken within six months. |
Can the photo be edited?
No — editing the photo is prohibited
“不得对照片进行修改，不得使用合成照片。”
No competitor publishes this, and it decides whether a tool like ours is usable at all for your application. The quote below is the official text.
Most common reasons for rejection
- •The requirement list names the usual rejection causes: hair covering the eyebrows, eyes or ears; spectacle frames over the eyes; a tilted head or turned body; red eyes or closed eyes; a busy background.
- •Glasses are allowed, but the lenses must be untinted and must not blur the outline of the eyes through glare, shadow or the frame.
- •Hats and headscarves are not allowed; religious headwear must not cover the whole face.
Official source: 中华人民共和国驻芝加哥总领事馆（2026-05-01）
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