Chinese Resident ID card photo (26×32 mm)
Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.
Local public security bureaus issue precise rules; this guide reflects the common 26×32 mm size in our presets. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 26×32 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.
Size
26 mm × 32 mm color photo with correct head scale per official template.
Pose
Front view, neutral expression, both ears visible where possible for standard captures.
Background
Plain white background, evenly lit, no patterns.
Making this photo in My New ID Photo
Choose China and ID Card for the compact 26×32 mm national ID format. This is smaller than passport—do not reuse a passport crop scaled down; start from a high-resolution portrait and align to the template. Plain white background and frontal pose are essential.
Official sources
The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.
Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.
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