Yes, Everbright Bank needs to take photos when applying for a credit card, and so do other banks. As long as it meets the requirements of the bank, the audit will pass;

See: Requirements for processing credit cards:

1. Age requirement: the age is between 18 and 65;

2. Income and asset requirements: have a stable occupation and income;

3. Credit and ability requirements: good credit and the ability to repay the principal and interest on time;

4. Have full capacity for civil conduct;

5. Provide the originals of various certificates.

Yes The credit card application progress query can be found directly on the special website of China Everbright Bank: /per/FP 99040 1.do.