China Visa Photo Online

Chinese visa photo requirements: 33×48 mm, white background, head size and submission advice.

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Photo requirements

Size and format: 33 × 48 mm (width × height) paper photo
Background: White or nearly white
Head / face proportions: Head width 15–22 mm; head height 28–33 mm

Before you apply

Colour photo taken within the last six months
Face the camera with eyes open and lips closed; ears generally visible
No heavy-rimmed or tinted glasses and no face-obscuring accessories
Check visa centre instructions for digital upload and number of physical prints

This is a visa-photo page, not a specification for Chinese passport renewal.

Photo examples: what to look for

Illustrative fictional model in even light against a clean background — Example: simple background and clearly visible face. Not certified for this document.

Common reasons photos fail

Wrong ratio, crop or head measurements
Non-white backdrop, glare or facial shadows
Photo does not match current appearance

Use these examples as visual guidance only; the sample is AI-generated and is not an approved identification photograph.

How to make your photo

Check this document's rules and take a recent photo that already meets any no-editing restrictions.
Open our on-device generator and choose the matching document type.
Inspect the free preview and measurements. Retake rather than digitally alter a photograph where editing is prohibited.
Unlock the download for €5.99 only after reviewing the result.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the same photo size mean the same requirements?

No. The background, framing, editing limits and upload format can differ between a passport, a visa and an online application.

Can I change the background using software?

Only when your document's policy permits it. Do not digitally edit a Dutch or UK passport photograph. Take a new photo against a suitable real background instead.

Is my photo guaranteed to be accepted?

No. These guides are informational and automated checks cannot replace the final decision of the government or visa centre.

Official guidance

Always check the latest requirements with the issuing authority before you submit.

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