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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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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Chinese Visa / Passport spec
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm (photo) |
| Head height | 28–33 mm (head height 28–33 mm; head width 15–22 mm) |
| Background | White or close to white |
| Digital upload | Chinese visa photos are commonly required as 33×48 mm prints on glossy paper, one photo per application. |
Source: China Visa Application Service Center (visaforchina.cn) · verified 2026-10-08
Chinese Visa / Passport photo — requirements & how to
Chinese visa and passport photos use a 33×48 mm format with a white background. Your head should measure 28–33 mm in height and 15–22 mm in width, with a neutral expression and visible ears. Photos should be printed on glossy photo paper. This format is used by Chinese visa application centers worldwide for the paper photo requirement.
Key rules for China (visa)
- Head height 28–33 mm, head width 15–22 mm
- White background, no edge frame
- Neutral expression, ears visible
- Glasses allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare
- Printed on glossy photo paper (not matte or plain paper)
How to make your China (visa) 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 photo does a Chinese visa need?
33×48 mm, colour, taken within the last 6 months, on a white background. Head height 28–33 mm and head width 15–22 mm.
Can I wear glasses in a Chinese visa photo?
Yes, except thick-rimmed glasses, tinted glasses, or glasses with glare. Your facial features must remain clearly visible.
How many photos do I need for a Chinese visa?
Usually one recent colour photo is required, and you may also upload a digital version with the online application form.