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China Visa (printed photo) requirements

China visa (printed photo): 33 × 48 mm, white background, head 58–69% of the height, taken within 6 months. Source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC), verified 2026-09-12.

China

Visa (printed photo)

From an official source

Print size
33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in)
Pixels
390 × 567 px at 300 DPI
Background
white, close to white
Head height
28–33 mm · 58–69% of photo height
Photo age
Taken within the last 6 month(s)
Paper
glossy photo paper (not matte or plain paper)
  • 48 mm × 33 mm; head width 15–22 mm, head height 28–33 mm; white or close-to-white background with no edge frame.
  • Taken within the last 6 months; eyes open, lips closed, ears visible; head tilt ≤ 20° left/right and ≤ 25° up/down.
  • Eyeglasses allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted or glare glasses.

Photo requirements — Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Sydney)Chinese 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

  1. Take or choose a recent, sharp, colour photo facing the camera with a neutral expression and even lighting.
  2. Open it in DocPixEdit with this standard selected — the crop frame is locked to 33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in) — 390 × 567 px.
  3. Check the background is plain and matches what the authority allows (white / close to white); use the background tool if needed.
  4. Adjust zoom so the head (chin to crown) fills roughly 58–69% of the photo height, centred and level.
  5. 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.

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