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Passport photo-taking tips
Follow these guidelines to create the perfect passport picture.
Consider the distance
Keep your front-facing camera 16–20 inch (40–50 cm) away from the face. For rear cameras, keep a 4–6 foot (1–2 meter) distance.
Keep your head and body straight
Look directly into the camera and avoid tilting your body. Remember, portrait mode is unacceptable for passport photos.
Prepare good lighting
Take your passport photos in a daylight setting, like near a window on a sunny day. Shadows on your face or in the background are not permitted.
Chinese visa photo—technical details
Size
33x48 mm
Resolution
600 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
No
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
White
Image definition parameters
Head height: 31.5 mm
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 5 mm
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Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Visa Photos
Learn all you need about Chinese visa photos.
We’ll be covering everything: from dress code to where to obtain your visa photo both in person and online.
Chinese visa photo guidelines
The pictures below show acceptable Chinese visa photos as per Embassy of the People’s Republic of China guidelines.
Below, we’ve listed all the official requirements the photographs must adhere to.
Unpacking Chinese visa photo guidelines
- Size: 48x33 millimeters
- Color: Natural skin tone
- Recency: Within the last 6 months
- Image clarity: Must be clear and sharp
- Background: Plain white or off-white
- Print quality: High-quality on glossy or matte paper
- Resolution: 600 DPI
- Digital alterations: Strictly forbidden
Requirements for digital Chinese visa images:
- Dimensions: 354x472 to 420x560 pixels
- Color: RGB scale
- File format: JPEG
- File size: 40KB to 120KB
Note: If you’re submitting your visa picture digitally, remember to also bring two printed photos to your interview.
Important: Your visa photos must reflect your current appearance, without any digital enhancements or filters.
The finer details of Chinese visa photos
All photos for Chinese visa application must meet the following criteria:
| Attribute | Description |
| Facial Expression | Neutral |
| Eyes | Open and directed at the camera |
| Glasses | Non-tinted are generally allowed |
| Headgear | Permitted only for medical or religious reasons |
| Attire | Avoid white or light clothes |
| Head Position | Centered and straight |
Chinese visa photo—size specifications
Ensuring the exact sizing is crucial. Follow these dimensions:
- Photo size: 33x48 millimeters
- Head height: 28–33 millimeters
- Head width: 15–22 millimeters
- Spacing: 3–7 millimeters from chin/top of head to frame
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Digital providers of Chinese visa photos
Traditional in-person options may be challenging. Consider these online providers that you can use from the comfort of your home:
| Tool | PhotoAiD® | PersoFoto | Pic4Pass | Passport Photo—ID Photo | Passport Photo & ID Maker |
| User-friendliness | 5/5 ⭐ | 3/5⭐ | 4/5⭐ | 3.5/5⭐ | 4/5⭐ |
Essential features (cropping, resizing, background removal) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Compliance check | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Printing service | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Premium plan | $13.95 | $9.75 | ❌ | $6.99 | $6.99 |
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