China 二寸照 (visa/HR forms) Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a China 二寸照 (visa/HR forms) photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 49 mm
Digital	413 × 579 @300dpi
Head height	≈ 2/3 of height
Background	White or red (marriage)
Fine print	小二寸 (33×48) is the passport variant — check which one the form asks for.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white or red (marriage) wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a China 二寸照 (visa/HR forms) photo?

35 × 49 millimetres (413 × 579 @300dpi in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be ≈ 2/3 of height of the frame.

What background does the China 二寸照 (visa/HR forms) photo need?

White or red (marriage). Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. 小二寸 (33×48) is the passport variant — check which one the form asks for.