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China Visa Photo: 33 x 48 mm

China Visa Photo size: 33 x 48 mm (1.3 x 1.89 inches). Source checked: Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026-04-30.

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Photo size	33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in)
Head size	66-76% of photo height · 28-33 mm chin to crown · 15-22 mm head width
Digital requirements	Use the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file. Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.
Print requirements	Print the photo at exactly 33 x 48 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required. Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page. The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.
Official source	Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Last reviewed	2026-04-30

Step-by-step instructions

1.Choose China and Visa Photo in the editor.
2.Upload a clear recent photo taken against a plain wall in even light.
3.Fit the face guide, validate the crop, and set the required background.
4.Preview for free, then unlock the HD photo and printable sheet for 0.99$.

Important official notes

Both ears must be fully visible — pull hair behind the ears before taking the photo.

How to take the source photo

Take the source photo with even front light and no shadow behind the head.
Face the camera directly with eyes open, a neutral expression, and a closed mouth.
Frame head and shoulders so the face can be cropped to the verified head-size range.
If glasses are allowed, lenses must be clear, untinted, and glare-free.
No casual hats or caps; any permitted covering must leave the full face visible with no shadows.
Pull hair behind both ears before taking the photo.

Common rejection reasons

Smiling, frowning, closing eyes, or opening the mouth.
Hair covering the eyes or face outline.
Necklaces, chains, or shiny jewelry covering the neck/face or reflecting light.
Shadows on the face or behind the head.
Heavy filters, beauty effects, or retouching.
Glasses with glare, tint, thick frames, or lenses covering the eyes.
Hair covering one or both ears.
A casual hat/cap or permitted head covering casting shadows or hiding facial edges.

Digital upload

Use the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file.
Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.

Printing

Print the photo at exactly 33 x 48 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required.
Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page.
The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.

Official source

Official source: China Visa Photo

Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Open official requirements: China Visa Photo (https://pdf.visaforchina.cn/HKG3_EN/tongzhigonggao/405566224299331584.html). Last reviewed: 2026-04-30.

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