China Visa Photo Size: 33 × 48 mm
China visa photos use an unusual 33 by 48 mm size and a 120 KB file limit for online forms. Check every requirement and resize your photo to the Chinese format here.
China · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 33 × 48 mm
- Digital size
- 420 × 560 px
- File size
- Up to 120 KB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White
Specification updated 7 November 2026
Resize your photo to the China visa size
The official size is already filled in. Select a clear, front-facing photo, check the crop, then download. Everything happens in your browser.
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Official China visa photo requirements
Used for Chinese visa applications, including the online visa application form.
| Printed size | 33 × 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 420 × 560 px |
| File size | Up to 120 KB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 58–69% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | White |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 58–69% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 54–69% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a China visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official China rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
China visa photo FAQs
What is the China visa photo size?
The official printed size is 33 × 48 mm. The head must measure 58–69% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital China visa photo be?
Dimensions: 420 × 560 px. File size: Up to 120 KB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a China visa photo?
White.
How do I resize my photo to the China visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.