China Visa (COVA online form — digital photo) requirements
China visa (cova online form — digital photo): 354 × 472 px, white background, up to 120 KB, taken within 6 months. Source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC), verified 2026-09-12.
China
Visa (COVA online form — digital photo)
From secondary sources — please verify
- Print size
- 33 × 44 mm (1.3 × 1.73 in)
- Pixels
- 354 × 472 px
- Digital file
- min 354 × 472 px · max 420 × 560 px · 40 KB – 120 KB · JPEG · aspect 3:4
- Background
- white, close to white
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 month(s)
- JPEG only, 40–120 KB; 354–420 px wide × 472–560 px tall (both dimensions must fall within the ranges).
- CVASC FAQ wording is "not exceeding 354 × 472"; visa-service guides consistently report the 354–420 × 472–560 range. We export the minimum 354 × 472.
- Pure white background, forehead and both ears visible, no glasses. Verify on the COVA form before submitting.
How to upload the photo when filling in the online application form? — CVASC FAQChinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) · last verified 2026-09-12
DocPixEdit provides technical guidance and automated checks based on the requirements and sources listed on this page. Requirements can change, and final acceptance is determined by the relevant authority. Always verify current requirements before submission.
How to prepare this photo
- Take or choose a recent, sharp, colour photo facing the camera with a neutral expression and even lighting.
- Open it in DocPixEdit with this standard selected — the crop frame is locked to 33 × 44 mm (1.3 × 1.73 in) — 354 × 472 px.
- Check the background is plain and matches what the authority allows (white / close to white); use the background tool if needed.
- Adjust zoom so the head is centred, level and fills most of the frame without touching the edges.
- Download the file (JPG for online forms, or a print sheet for paper) and double-check the rules on the official page before you submit.
General photo tips
- Face the camera directly; keep both ears and the full outline of the face visible.
- Use even, shadow-free lighting — daylight from a window in front of you works well.
- Start from a high-resolution original; small or heavily compressed images look blurry when resized.
- No filters, retouching or beauty effects — authorities reject altered photos.
- Follow the authority's own rules for glasses, head coverings and expression.
These are general tips, not rules of any government. Always follow the official guidance linked above.