DIYPassPhoto / China / Visa (33×48 mm)

China visa photo checker

Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official China spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.

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Tap to start the camera Use the rear camera if someone can take it for you — it's sharper than the selfie cam. or check a photo you already have

Compliance gates

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Tip: face a window for soft, even light. Overhead lights cause the shadows that get photos rejected.

Measured against the published spec — not a guarantee of acceptance. Confirm any “?” items yourself. No AI edits applied.

Official China photo requirements ↗

China Visa photo requirements

33 mm wide × 48 mm tall, pure white background, ears visible, 40–120 KB. The same spec applies to the passport. Verified from visaforchina.cn / Chinese Embassy photo standards.

33 mm wide × 48 mm tall; digital 354×472 to 420×560 px, JPEG, 40–120 KB
Pure white background, no shadows
Head height 28–33 mm, both ears visible
Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
No glasses, no head coverings
Taken within the last 6 months

Common rejection reasons

Background not pure white (any grey or shadow causes rejection)
Ears covered by hair or head covering
File over 120 KB
Glasses in the photo
Head outside 28–33 mm range

Frequently asked questions

What size is a China visa photo?

33 mm wide × 48 mm tall for prints; online submissions must be 354×472 to 420×560 pixels and 40–120 KB.

Does the background need to be pure white?

Yes — China's visa spec requires a pure white background, strictly enforced. Even a slightly grey background is rejected.

Do ears need to be visible?

Yes — both ears must be visible in Chinese visa and passport photos.

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