Chinese Driving Licence Photo Requirements
Chinese driving licence photos use the unique 26×32mm format — smaller than both the Chinese passport format and the European ICAO standard. Traffic Management Bureau compliant. Free preview before you pay.
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Chinese Driving Licence Photo Requirements 2026
Based on Ministry of Public Security Traffic Management Bureau (公安部交通管理局) guidelines. Always confirm current requirements at your local vehicle management station (车管所) before applying.
⚠️ Format Note: Chinese driving licence photos use a 26×32mm format — different from both the Chinese passport format (33×48mm) and the European ICAO standard (35×45mm). These three formats are not interchangeable. Always use the correct format for each specific document type.
Size
26×32mm (width × height)
Format note
Non-ICAO — different from Chinese passport (33×48mm) and European standard (35×45mm)
Background
Plain white
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not permitted
Recency
Within 6 months, current appearance
Colour
Colour photo required
Eyes
Open, looking straight at camera
Authority
Ministry of Public Security Traffic Management Bureau (公安部交通管理局)
Application venue
Vehicle management station (车管所)
Online booking
交管12123 app
Note: ID Wizard is not affiliated with any government authority. Photo requirements can vary by region and may be updated. Always verify current requirements at your local vehicle management station (车管所) or via the official 交管12123 app before your appointment.
How to Create Your Chinese Driving Licence Photo
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Selfie or portrait. Good light, front-facing, plain background. No glasses.
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Plain white background applied, 26×32mm crop, head position and proportions checked against Traffic Management Bureau specifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese driving licence photos must be 26×32mm — width 26mm, height 32mm. This is smaller than both the Chinese passport format (33×48mm) and the European ICAO standard (35×45mm). The 26×32mm format is set by the Ministry of Public Security Traffic Management Bureau (公安部交通管理局). Always verify the exact size requirement with your local vehicle management station (车管所), as requirements may vary slightly by region.
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