China Visa Photo Size and Requirements
Chinese visa applications ask for a 33 × 48 mm colour photo on a white background, with your head 28–33 mm from chin to crown and 15–22 mm wide. It must be taken in the last 6 months.
Upload a photo and Auto Generate sizes it to these rules. Try it free; pay only to download the finished photo.
At a glance
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in) |
|---|---|
| Background | White |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Print resolution | 300 dpi or more |
Official requirements
- White background
- Head height 28–33 mm (chin to crown); head width 15–22 mm
- Eyes open and looking at camera
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- No glasses
- Taken within last 6 months
- Ears visible
Good to know
- Take off your glasses and keep both ears visible.
- Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
- The size is not the common 35 × 45 mm: a photo made for another country will usually be the wrong shape.
How it works
- Upload a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall.
- Choose China Visa and press Auto Generate: the photo is cropped and sized to the rules above.
- Review the compliance check, then download the photo and a printable sheet.
Source: bio.visaforchina.cn, sg.china-embassy.gov.cn. Last checked 14 October 2026.
The office that issues your passport or visa decides whether to accept a photo. Rules change, so check the official page before you apply.