China Visa Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
China Visa photo requirements
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm at 300 DPI |
| Digital size | 33×48mm @ 300 DPI |
| Head height | 58–69% of photo height |
| Background | white |
- Confirmed: thin-rimmed, clear, non-tinted glasses ARE allowed — only thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare-reflecting glasses are rejected
- Head tilt limits: ≤20° left/right, ≤25° up/down; ears must be visible
- Digital pixel/file-size limits (354–420×472–560px, 40–120KB) are widely cited by online tools but not independently confirmed on the official COVA portal in this pass — treat as best-effort
- Online COVA portal enforces pixel + KB limits automatically
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.visaforchina.cn
China Visa photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a china visa photo need to be?
33×48mm at 300 DPI, or 33×48mm @ 300 DPI if submitting digitally.
What background do I need for a China china visa?
The background must be white, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 58–69% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a china visa photo?
Confirmed: thin-rimmed, clear, non-tinted glasses ARE allowed — only thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare-reflecting glasses are rejected Head tilt limits: ≤20° left/right, ≤25° up/down; ears must be visible Digital pixel/file-size limits (354–420×472–560px, 40–120KB) are widely cited by online tools but not independently confirmed on the official COVA portal in this pass — treat as best-effort Online COVA portal enforces pixel + KB limits automatically
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact China spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a china visa photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.