Chinese visa & passport photo maker (33×48 mm)
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Chinese visas and passports use an unusual 33 mm × 48 mm format with the head 28–33 mm tall and 15–22 mm wide, on a white background. Online visa forms want a digital version of 354–420 px wide by 472–560 px high.
- 33×48 mm
- Head 28–33 mm
- white
Rules from Chinese Visa Application Service Center — Photo requirements. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Chinese visa & passport photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
China photo requirements
| Size | 33 mm wide × 48 mm high; digital 354–420 × 472–560 px. |
|---|---|
| Head size | 28–33 mm high, 15–22 mm wide. Space above the head 3–5 mm. |
| Background | White or near-white, plain, no border. |
| Glasses | Not allowed — glasses must be removed. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, ears visible where possible. |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months. |
| Head coverings | Not allowed unless for religious reasons, with the face fully visible. |
- Jewellery shouldn't cover any part of the face.
- The digital file for the online form must be 40–120 KB.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China visa / passport (33×48 mm) | 33×48 mm (1.30×1.89 in) | 390×567 px | 780×1134 px | 9 |
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Chinese visa photo?
33 × 48 mm printed, or 354–420 × 472–560 px digitally. The head should be 28–33 mm tall.
Can I wear glasses in a China visa photo?
No. Remove all glasses.
Why is my photo rejected online?
The online form checks pixel size and file size (40–120 KB). The digital download is sized and compressed to fit.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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