China Visa Photo Requirements

Last updated: July 21, 2026

China's visa photo spec uses a taller rectangle than most other countries' 35×45 mm format, so double-check you're using the China-specific size rather than a generic passport-photo size.

Photo Size

Requirement
Physical (print)33 × 48 mm
Digital (upload)390 × 567 px

The pixel size above is the exact size our tool outputs, sized to match the official physical spec at 300 DPI — it is not a minimum you need to exceed. We haven't independently verified whether this destination's own upload system also accepts a wider range of sizes, so treat the exact size above as the safe, always-accepted choice.

Head Size

Chin to crown must be 58–69% of the photo's height — about 28–33 mm on a 48 mm-tall print.

Background Color

China requires a white or close-to-white background.

Why do print and digital sizes look different? They're the same physical spec expressed in two units — see our Physical vs. Digital Photo Size guide for how the conversion works.

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Always verify current requirements against your destination country's official government or embassy website before submitting, as specifications can change.