Chinese visa photo
Chinese visa photos are a slightly unusual 33 × 48 mm, taller than most passport photos, with your head 28 to 33 mm high and 15 to 22 mm wide on a white background. Altols crops to exactly that shape and lays out a print sheet.
Head and shoulders, facing the camera, in front of a plain light wall. Your photo stays on your device.
Chinese visa photo requirements
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Head size | 28 to 33 mm high, 15 to 22 mm wide |
| Background | White, with no border or frame |
| Digital file | 780 × 1134 px (33 × 48 mm at 600 dpi) |
Source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center, visaforchina.cn. Checked October 2026.
Before you take the photo
- Recent colour photo on a white background with no border.
- Head 28 to 33 mm high and 15 to 22 mm wide.
- Facing the camera, both ears visible where possible, neutral expression.
- No hats or head coverings except for religious reasons.
- Not edited or retouched.
How it works
- Choose a photo. It stays on your device.
- Altols finds your face and crops to 33 × 48 mm with the head at the right size. Adjust it if you like.
- Review the automatic checks and the watermarked preview.
- Pay $4.99 USD once and download the digital file and the 6 × 4 inch print sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 35×45 mm photo acceptable for a Chinese visa?
No. The visa centre asks for 33 × 48 mm. A 35 × 45 mm photo is the wrong shape and is a common reason applications are returned.
I am filling in the online form. What size do I upload?
The online application tells you the pixel size it accepts at the upload step. Use the digital file from Altols and resize only if the form asks for something smaller.