China Visa Photo (Digital) Size & Free Maker — 33×44 mm

Photo Dimensions & Positioning

Pixels354 × 472 – 420 × 560 px

Min DPI300

File formatJPEG

File size40KB - 120KB

Face height (chin to crown)28 – 33 mm

BackgroundWhite or close to white, no borders around the edge

Rules & Guidelines

ExpressionNeutral expression with eyes open, mouth closed and ears visible. Frontal view with entire head and face clearly visible. No visible distortion of facial features.

GlassesAllowed only if lenses are not tinted and there is no glare, shadows, or frames obscuring the eyes.

Head coveringOnly allowed if worn for religious reasons and must not obscure any facial features.

LightingNo background light or shadow over face. No over- or under-exposure. Natural skin tone.

Print qualityJPEG digital file.

RecencyTaken within the last 6 months.

Children & Infants

Same requirements apply. No objects, toys, or other persons in the photo.

Additional Requirements

Colour space: RGB 24bit true colour.
Face centred in photo. Inter-eye distance must be more than 60 pixels.
Head horizontally centred. Face width at 205 pixels ± 14 pixels (based on 354x472 size).
Space from upper edge of image to crown of head: 10–70 pixels.
Vertical distance from bottom edge to centre of eyes: more than 256 pixels.
Ears must be visible.
No other persons, objects, or toys in the photo.
File size strictly 40KB to 120KB.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ File size out of range — Must be 40–120KB.

❌ Ears not visible — Both ears must be visible.

❌ Tinted glasses or glare — Glasses only allowed if lenses are clear with no glare or shadows.

❌ Face not centred — Face must be centred with inter-eye distance more than 60 pixels.

Official Source

Government website https://bio.visaforchina.cn/KUL3_EN/upload/20231123/4b89d0c3... ↗

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China (Digital Photo) Visa Photo (Digital) — FAQ

What size is a China (Digital Photo) visa photo (digital)?

33×44 mm. Face height: 28–33 mm. Background: White or close to white, no borders around the edge.

Can I take a China (Digital Photo) visa photo (digital) at home?

Yes. Use a plain white or close to white, no borders around the edge backdrop, even lighting, and a neutral expression, then use the PassportSnap free maker to crop and resize to 33×44 mm exactly.

What file format does China (Digital Photo) require?

JPEG, max 120KB. PassportSnap exports a JPEG sized to your country’s exact pixel and file-size limits.

Are glasses allowed in China (Digital Photo) visa photo (digital)s?

Allowed only if lenses are not tinted and there is no glare, shadows, or frames obscuring the eyes.

Are head coverings allowed?

Only allowed if worn for religious reasons and must not obscure any facial features.

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