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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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China Driving Licence (机动车驾驶证) spec
| Photo size | 32 × 22 mm (1-inch photo) |
| Head height | 19–22 mm (head length, chin to crown; head width 14–16 mm) |
| Background | White |
| Digital upload | Two identical printed photos are submitted; where a digital upload is supported (交管12123 / local portals) the same 1-inch white-background photo is required. Photo must be taken within the 6 months before you apply. |
Source: Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau — Traffic Management Bureau (机动车驾驶证 photo requirements) · verified 2026-10-09
China Driving Licence (机动车驾驶证) photo — requirements & how to
Chinese driving licence applications use a small 1-inch photo: 32×22 mm on a white background, with the head 19–22 mm long. Submit two identical prints — or a digital version where the online service accepts it. The photo must be recent, front-facing and unretouched.
Key rules for Driving licence
- 32×22 mm '1-inch' photo — head length 19–22 mm, head width 14–16 mm
- White background; front-facing, bare-headed, half-length, single person
- Not wearing a uniform; clear image, natural expression, no obvious distortion
- Taken within the 6 months before your application
- Usually 2 identical copies for licence issue/replacement
How to make your Driving licence photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is a China driving licence photo?
32 × 22 mm (1-inch), white background, head length 19–22 mm — usually two identical copies.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the 6 months before your application.