China Visa Photo (33 × 48 mm / 354 × 472 px)
China uses its own photo size, 33 mm × 48 mm, and the online visa system wants a 354×472 px JPEG of 40–120 KB. These are among the most precisely specified photo rules in the world — here they are in full.
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1. Choose a photo — front-facing, even light, plain light background.
2. Adjust — drag to move, slider to zoom.
3. Optional: replace background
⚠️ Many authorities reject photos that are digitally altered. For the safest result, take the photo against a plain light wall and skip this step.
Background editing is disabled for this photo type because the issuing authority prohibits edited or background-replaced photos. Use a real plain wall.
4. Checks
- Waiting for a photo
Automated checks are guides only — they can't judge expression, glasses, shadows or focus.
5. Download (free)
Requirements at a glance
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm (1.30 × 1.89 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital output (this tool) | 354 × 472 px JPEG |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 28–33 mm |
| Eye line from bottom | 26.1–30.5 mm |
| Top of head to top edge | about 4 mm |
| Background | white or close to white |
| File size | min 40 KB, max 120 KB (auto-compressed) |
| Print resolution | 300 DPI |
| Photos per 4×6 / A4 sheet | 9 / 36 |
| Background editing | avoid; optional tool available |
Official source: https://sg.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfwx/va/zgqz/202305/t20230531_11086628.htm and Chinese embassy digital photo spec. Checked 2026-10-20. Rules change — always confirm with the issuing authority before applying.
Printed photo (for the form)
- 33 mm wide × 48 mm high, colour, no border, taken within 6 months.
- Head width 15–22 mm; head height (chin to crown) 28–33 mm.
- Space from the crown to the top edge 3–5 mm; space below the chin at least 7 mm.
- Background white or close to white.
Digital photo (online application)
Chinese embassies now use the online visa system at consular.mfa.gov.cn, which needs a digital photo:
- At least 354 × 472 and at most 420 × 560 pixels, 24-bit RGB.
- JPEG, typically 40–120 KB.
- On a 354×472 image: face width 205 ± 14 px, top of hair 10–70 px below the top edge, and eyes at least 256 px above the bottom edge. If both can't be met, the eye position takes priority.
- Distance between the eyes over 60 px, no red-eye.
This page outputs exactly 354×472 px and compresses to 120 KB or less. The preset places the top of the head 4 mm (about 39 px) below the top edge and shows a check for it.
Pose and appearance
Face the camera with the whole head visible, eyes open, lips closed, ears visible, and a natural expression. Head turned no more than 20° left/right or 25° up/down. Glasses are allowed except thick frames, tinted lenses, or glare. Hats and scarves only for religious reasons with the face fully visible. Avoid light-coloured clothing that merges with the white background.
Printing
A 4×6 sheet fits nine 33×48 mm photos. Print at 100% with no cropping, then cut along the guides. Several consulates warn that edited or composited photos are refused, so start from a well-lit original on a white wall.
How to make a China visa photo with this tool
- Pick a photo taken in the last few months against a white or close to white background, face lit evenly from the front.
- The tool finds your face and scales it so the head is about 30 mm tall on a 33 × 48 mm (1.30 × 1.89 in) photo.
- Drag or zoom until every check is green — the eyes must sit inside the green band.
- Download the 354×472 px JPG (compressed under 120 KB) for online forms, or a 4×6 sheet with 9 photos to print.
FAQ
What size is a Chinese visa photo?
33 mm wide by 48 mm high, head 28 to 33 mm tall and 15 to 22 mm wide, white background.
What pixel size for the China online visa photo?
Between 354x472 and 420x560 pixels, JPEG, usually 40 to 120 KB.
Do my ears need to be visible?
Yes, the specification asks for ears to be visible and hair not covering eyebrows or eyes.
Can I wear glasses in a China visa photo?
Yes, except thick-rimmed or tinted glasses, and there must be no glare.
How many China visa photos fit on a 4x6?
Nine 33x48 mm photos fit on a 4x6 inch sheet (edge to edge, with cut lines).