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China · Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China · Verified October 22, 2026

China Visa Photo (Online Form) — 354×472 px, 40 KB–120 KB, Make It in Seconds

  • 354×472 px
  • 40 KB–120 KB
  • JPG
  • White or close to white

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Everything on this page is set to the official China Visa Photo (Online Form) specification from Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Written for: uS, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian and Gulf-based travellers applying for a Chinese visa.

China Visa Photo (Online Form) requirements

Official requirements for the China visa — online application form (COVA) photo upload
DocumentChina visa — online application form (COVA) photo upload
Issued byChinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (China)
Pixels354 × 472 px
File size40 KB–120 KB
FormatJPG
Background colourWhite or close to white
ColourColour photo required
Taken withinthe last 6 months
Submitted asDigital upload
354 px472 px
Generated from the official measurements

The rules in plain words

  • JPEG no larger than 354 × 472 pixels, with a file size between 40 KB and 120 KB.
  • Colour photo taken within the last 6 months.
  • White or close-to-white background with no border.
  • Whole head and face visible, head centred; neutral expression, eyes open, lips closed, ears visible.
  • Head tilt at most 20° left/right and 25° up/down.
  • Glasses allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted or glaring lenses; head coverings only for religious reasons.

How to take a China Visa Photo at home

  1. 1Stand about half a metre in front of a white or close to white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
  2. 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
  3. 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
  4. 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
  5. 5Take off your glasses unless you have a medical reason to wear them.
  6. 6Drop the photo here and download the result — it is ready to upload.

Tips specific to this document

  • The 40 KB minimum catches many people out — ExactFit adds neutral padding only if the image is too simple to reach it.

Common reasons photos are rejected

  • File below 40 KB.
  • Ears hidden by hair.
  • Coloured background.

Questions people ask

What size is a China Visa Photo?

Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China requires 354×472 px, with a file size 40 KB–120 KB. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.

What background colour is required?

White or close to white, plain and without shadows or patterns. If your wall isn't plain, ExactFit can replace the background on your device.

Can I wear glasses?

Glasses allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted or glaring lenses; head coverings only for religious reasons.

How recent does the photo need to be?

It must have been taken within the last 6 months and look like you do now.

Can I take a China Visa Photo with my phone?

Yes. Have someone else take it at eye level from about 1–1.5 m away with light in front of you. iPhone HEIC files work directly.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

Will my photo be accepted?

ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.

Official source

Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026

ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.

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