China visa photo
33 × 48 mm · 390 × 567 px · head 28–33 mm · white or close to white
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- Stand in front of a plain, light wall in even daylight.
- Ask someone to take it from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away, at face height.
- Look straight at the camera. Take off glasses and hats.
How to get a China visa photo that passes
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Take the photo
Stand about 2 ft (60 cm) in front of a plain, light wall. Ask someone to take the photo from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away with the camera at face height. Use daylight from a window in front of you, not overhead light. Take off your glasses, keep both eyes open and your mouth closed.
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Check the crop
The tool finds your face, sizes your head and makes the background plain automatically. If a check turns amber or red, drag or zoom until it turns green.
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Download or print
Download the digital photo for online forms, or the 4 × 6 in sheet to print at a photo kiosk. Print at actual size and cut along the grey lines.
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 28–33 mm |
| Background | White or close to white |
| Our download | 390 × 567 px |
| Framing | Bare head, full face, ears visible |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, lips closed |
| Glasses | Take them off |
| Clothing | Should contrast with the white background |
| Taken | In colour, within the last 6 months |
| Source | Chinese Visa Application Service Center: Photo requirements |
| Last verified |
Questions people ask
What size is a China visa photo?
33 mm wide and 48 mm high, with your head 28–33 mm tall and 15–22 mm wide. The download from this page is 390 × 567 px.
What background is allowed?
White or close to white. Wear clothes that contrast with it, so avoid white tops.
Can I wear glasses?
Take them off. Several visa centres ask for photos without glasses.
Can I wear a hat?
No. The photo must show your bare head with your ears visible, unless you cover your head for religious reasons.
How do I print it?
Download the 4 × 6 in sheet and print it at actual size at a photo kiosk or print shop, on photo paper with no borders or cropping. Then cut along the grey lines.