China visa photo size and requirements
The China visa photo is 33 x 48 mm, with the head 28 to 33 mm (base of the chin to the crown of the head (head width 15 to 22 mm)). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 33 x 48 mm (33 mm wide x 48 mm high, glossy photo paper) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 28 to 33 mm, base of the chin to the crown of the head (head width 15 to 22 mm) |
| Space above the head | 3 to 5 mm |
| Space below the chin | at least 7 mm |
| Digital photo | Online visa form: at least 354 x 472 px, JPEG (the tool makes 390 x 567 px, the print proportions) |
| Background | white or close to white, no border |
| How recent | Taken within 6 months |
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Good to know
- The crown sits 3 to 5 mm below the top edge and the chin at least 7 mm above the bottom edge.
- Source: the Chinese Visa Application Service Center, the centre designated for visa applications, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa form.
Official source
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