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Make a China visa photo online - 33 x 48 mm

Make a China visa photo online with the verified 33 x 48 mm preset, plain white background guidance, official-source requirements, a free preview, and the paid HD photo plus printable 4x6 sheet when the result is ready.

China Visa Photo size: 33 x 48 mm (1.3 x 1.89 inches). Source checked: Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026-04-30.
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Before passport photo preparation: portrait with an indoor background
After passport photo preparation: printable 4x6 sheet on a white background
Photo size33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in)
Head size66-76% of photo height · 28-33 mm chin to crown · 15-22 mm head width
Digital requirementsUse the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file. Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.
Print requirementsPrint the photo at exactly 33 x 48 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required. Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page. The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.
Official sourceChinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Last reviewed2026-04-30

Intent coverage

Covers China visa photo size, requirements and online maker intent

Use this canonical guide for China visa photo requirements, China visa photo size, and upload-to-download workflows. It connects the official-source rule set to the editor preset for 33 x 48 mm, plain white background guidance, free preview, HD download, and printable 4x6 output.

  • Requirement intent: 33 x 48 mm, plain white background, head-position checks, official source, and review date.
  • Creation intent: upload your own photo, crop with the face guide, prepare the required background, then preview before checkout.
  • Output intent: HD photo + printable 4x6 sheet, with the standalone file for portals and the sheet for printing.
Visa Photos online makerUpload photo for China visa photo

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1.Choose China and Visa Photo in the editor.
  2. 2.Upload a clear recent photo taken against a plain wall in even light.
  3. 3.Fit the face guide, validate the crop, and set the required background.
  4. 4.Preview for free, then 1.99$ HD download + 4x6 sheets

Important official notes

  • Both ears must be fully visible — pull hair behind the ears before taking the photo.

How to take the source photo

  • Take the source photo with even front light and no shadow behind the head.
  • Face the camera directly with eyes open, a neutral expression, and a closed mouth.
  • Frame head and shoulders so the face can be cropped to the verified head-size range.
  • If glasses are allowed, lenses must be clear, untinted, and glare-free.
  • No casual hats or caps; any permitted covering must leave the full face visible with no shadows.
  • Pull hair behind both ears before taking the photo.

Common rejection reasons

  • Smiling, frowning, closing eyes, or opening the mouth.
  • Hair covering the eyes or face outline.
  • Necklaces, chains, or shiny jewelry covering the neck/face or reflecting light.
  • Shadows on the face or behind the head.
  • Heavy filters, beauty effects, or retouching.
  • Glasses with glare, tint, thick frames, or lenses covering the eyes.
  • Hair covering one or both ears.
  • A casual hat/cap or permitted head covering casting shadows or hiding facial edges.

Digital upload

  • Use the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file.
  • Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.

Printing

  • Print the photo at exactly 33 x 48 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required.
  • Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page.
  • The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.

Official source

Official source: China Visa Photo

Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Open official requirements: China Visa Photo (https://pdf.visaforchina.cn/HKG3_EN/tongzhigonggao/405566224299331584.html). Last reviewed: 2026-04-30.

Cropping, resizing, validation, preview, and export run in your browser. Background processing runs only when you choose the background step.

FAQ

Is my photo public?

Cropping, resizing, validation, preview, and export run in your browser. Background processing runs only when you choose the background step.

Can I print on a 4x6 sheet?

Yes. The editor includes a printable sheet, but submit the standalone China Visa Photo file when an online portal asks for one photo.