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How to get your China resident identity card photo

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Take a photo against a plain background with your phone or camera, then upload it to passportsize-photo.online.

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Our AI checks your photo against all China resident identity card requirements — dimensions, background, head size, and more.

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Download your compliant photo and print it at the required size for your China resident identity card application.

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Distance from the camera — China resident identity card photo tip

Distance from the camera

Position yourself at least 50 cm (20 inches) from the camera. Ideally, have another person take the photo.

Face in front of the camera — China resident identity card photo tip

Face in front of the camera

Place your face directly in front of the lens. Keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face height.

Even lighting — China resident identity card photo tip

Even lighting

Ensure a well-lit environment to avoid shadows on your face or the picture’s background.

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Your China Resident Identity Card Photo Guide

Getting your China resident identity card photo right the first time saves you time, money, and frustration. Whether you're submitting a new application or renewing your resident identity card, your photo must meet strict government specifications — and a single mistake means rejection.

Our AI-powered tool handles background removal, precise cropping, and compliance verification — all in under 3 seconds. We offer a 100% acceptance guarantee backed by a full refund policy, and we trust our service so much that we stand behind every photo we produce.

Why choose passportsize-photo.online for China resident identity card photos?

  • Exact China resident identity card specifications: Our AI automatically applies the official China resident identity card photo requirements — dimensions, background color, head size ratio, and face positioning.
  • Save Money: Just $4.99 per photo — a fraction of the $14.99–$16.99 you'd pay at a pharmacy or photo booth.
  • AI-Powered Accuracy: Our system verifies every requirement — dimensions, DPI, head size, eye line, background color — so you don't have to.
  • Guaranteed Acceptance: If your photo is rejected by any government agency, we refund 100% of your payment.

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Resident Identity Card photo specifications

SpecificationRequirement
Print size26 × 32 mm
Digital size307 × 378 pixels
Resolution300 DPI
BackgroundWhite (rgb 255,255,255)
Head height56% – 66% of frame
Eye position56% from bottom
GlassesMust be removed
ExpressionNeutral — no smile
Digital submissionAccepted for online applications
Print requiredYes — physical print needed

How Resident Identity Card photo differs from China passport photo

SpecificationResident Identity CardPassportDifferent?
Print size26×32mm33×48mmYes
Digital size307×378px390×567pxYes
BackgroundwhitewhiteNo
GlassesNot allowedNot allowedNo
ExpressionNeutral onlyNeutral onlyNo

China resident identity card photo rules

China resident identity card photos must be exactly 26×32mm when printed, or 307×378 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI. The background must be plain white.

Your face must occupy between 56% and 66% of the total frame height, measured from chin to crown of head.

Glasses must be removed for your China resident identity card photo. This applies to all glasses including prescription eyeglasses.

Your expression must be neutral — mouth closed, no smile. This is strictly enforced.

Tips

  • Chinese ID card uses a SMALLER photo than passport — 26×32mm vs 33×48mm
  • The official digital resolution is 358×441 pixels at 350 DPI
  • File size must be between 20KB and 40KB in JPEG format
  • Head height should be approximately 20mm (18-21mm range)
  • White background required

What a compliant China resident identity card photo looks like

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Incorrect China resident identity card photo example — wrong background and positioning
Correct
Correct China resident identity card photo example — white background, centered, neutral expression

Important notes

Chinese second-generation Resident Identity Card. Official digital spec: 358×441px at 350dpi (NOT standard 300dpi), JPEG RGB 24-bit True Color, file size 20-40KB, per ISO DIS 10918-1. Physical print: 26×32mm portrait. Head height range 18-21mm (56-66% of photo height). Top margin 3.5mm. Background white. The Chinese ID card photo is significantly smaller than the Chinese passport (33×48mm).

Processing & fees

Processing time

Not researched

Official fee

Not researched

Validity

5 years (under 16), 10 years (16-25), 20 years (26-45), long-term (over 46)

China resident identity card photo FAQ

A China resident identity card photo is 26×32mm when printed, or 307×378 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI.

China resident identity card photos require a white background (rgb 255,255,255).

No, glasses must be removed for China resident identity card photos. This includes prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.

No, China resident identity card photos require a neutral expression — mouth closed, no smile.

The official government fee for a China resident identity card is Not researched. passportsize-photo.online charges $4.99 for your compliant photo — separate from the government fee.

A China resident identity card is valid for 5 years (under 16), 10 years (16-25), 20 years (26-45), long-term (over 46).

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