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China Visa Photo Requirements
The exact 33×48mm China Visa photo standard — dimensions, head size, background and the official source, before you shoot or upload.
The specification, at a glance
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 33×48 mm |
| Digital size | 354×472 px min |
| Background | pure white #FFFFFF |
| Head height | Head width 15–22mm |
| DPI | 300 |
| Recency | within last 6 months |
| Source | visaforchina.cn / Chinese embassy · official page ↗ |
China Visa
Synthetic example for format illustration only. Not a submission-ready photo.
“White background, no shadows”
Paraphrased from the official requirements — visaforchina.cn / Chinese embassy is the source of truth.
Neutral expression, mouth closed. No head coverings except religious ( facial features fully visible ).
Catch the problem at the source
Three reasons to retake, not retouch.
Wrong head size
The head measurement must fall inside the official band for this country.
The right fix
Use the head-height guide while shooting; reframe rather than resize.
Shadows on background
The background must be plain, evenly lit and the required color.
The right fix
Face a bright, plain wall with the light source in front of you.
Smiling or glasses
Neutral expression; glasses usually not allowed.
The right fix
Take a new photo with a neutral face and no glasses — do not remove them digitally.
Your face is never an editing target
“Do not modify your photo or use AI to alter your face”
Our general no-face-AI policy follows this U.S. Department of State rule. Where a country additionally prohibits background edits (e.g. Canada), we say so on that country's page.
Automatic pre-check — not official approval. A pre-check cannot replace the current visaforchina.cn / Chinese embassy requirements.