China Visa Photo Requirements
Official photo requirements for China visa applications. Follow these specifications exactly to ensure your photo is accepted. Rectangular format (48mm wide × 33mm high)
Official Photo Size
The photo must be exactly 2×2. This is a critical requirement—photos that don't match the exact dimensions will be rejected.
| Inches | 2×2 |
| Millimeters | 48×33 |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 567×390 px |
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Background & Lighting
Background: Plain white or light-colored. The background must be uniform with no shadows, patterns, or other people visible.
- No shadows on the background or your face
- No patterns, textures, or decorations
- No other people or objects visible
- Uniform color throughout
- Even lighting with no harsh shadows
Face & Head Size Rules
Head size: 28-33mm from chin to top of head. Your face must be positioned correctly in the frame.
- Face the camera directly (no tilting)
- Expression: Neutral expression (no smiling)
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Head centered in the frame
- Shoulders visible in the photo
What You Can Wear (Glasses, Head Coverings)
Understanding what accessories and clothing are allowed:
- Glasses: Not allowed (must be removed)
- Clothing: Regular clothing (dark colors recommended)
- Head coverings are only allowed for religious purposes
- Head coverings must not cast shadows on your face
- Your face must be fully visible from bottom of chin to top of forehead
Photo Quality Requirements
High quality, sharp focus, 300 DPI, color photo
- Sharp focus with no blur
- High resolution (minimum 300 DPI for printing)
- No filters or digital alterations
- Color photo (no black and white)
- Recent photo (taken within last 6 months)
Common Rejection Reasons
Photos that don't meet these requirements will be rejected, delaying your application. Common issues specific to China visa applications:
- Wrong photo size (not 2×2)
- Incorrect background (not plain white or light-colored)
- Wrong head size (not 28-33mm from chin to top of head)
- Poor photo quality (blurry or pixelated)
- Wrong expression (Neutral expression (no smiling))
- Shadows on face or background
- Photo too old (taken more than 6 months ago)
- Digital alterations or filters
- Wrong size (not 48×33mm)
- Glasses visible (must be removed)
- Wrong background color
- Photo too old
Local Notes for China
- Rectangular format (48mm wide × 33mm high)
- Photo must be recent (within 6 months)
- No head coverings unless for religious purposes
- Ears must be visible
Printing Tips for China
- Print at 300 DPI for professional quality
- Use photo paper, not regular printer paper
- Verify all requirements are met before printing
Create a China Visa Photo Online
Use our tool to create a compliant visa photo. We'll automatically:
- Crop to exactly 2×2
- Fix background to plain white or light-colored
- Ensure proper head size (28-33mm from chin to top of head)
- Align face correctly
- Export at 300 DPI for print quality
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Upload your photo and we'll make it compliant with China requirements
China Visa Photo Requirements FAQs
What size is a Chinese visa photo?
Chinese visa photos are 48mm wide × 33mm high (rectangular format, not square). This is different from the 2×2 square format used in the US.
Can I wear glasses in a Chinese visa photo?
No, glasses are not allowed in Chinese visa photos. You must remove them for the photo.
What background color is required?
Chinese visa photos require a plain white or light-colored background with no shadows or patterns.
How recent must the photo be?
Chinese visa photos must be taken within the last 6 months to be considered current.