China Visa Photo (Printed) Size & Free Maker — 33×48 mm

Photo Dimensions & Positioning

Photo size33 × 48 mm

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 qualityPrinted photo.

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 width must be 15–22mm.
Face height (chin to crown): 28–33mm.
Space between crown and upper edge of photo: 3–5mm.
Space between chin and bottom edge of photo: at least 7mm.
Ears must be visible.
No other persons, objects, or toys in the photo.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Ears not visible — Both ears must be visible.

❌ Wrong top margin — Space above head must be 3–5mm.

❌ Bottom margin too small — At least 7mm required from chin to bottom edge.

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

Official Source

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

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China Visa Photo — FAQ

What size is a China visa photo?

33×48 mm. Face height: 28–33 mm. Background: White or close to white, no borders around the edge.

Can I take a China visa photo at home?

Yes. Use a white or close to white backdrop, even lighting, and a neutral expression, then use the PassportSnap free maker to crop and resize to 33×48 mm exactly.

What file format does China require?

JPEG, no specific file size limit. PassportSnap exports a JPEG sized to your country's exact pixel and file-size limits.

Are glasses allowed in China visa photos?

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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