China · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China · Verified October 22, 2026
China Visa Photo (Printed, 33×48 mm) — 33×48 mm, Free Online Tool
- 33×48 mm
- JPG
- White or close to white
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This tool is pre-set for the China visa — printed photo: add any photo and get a file that fits the official china visa photo (printed, 33×48 mm) requirements. Written for: travellers from target countries submitting a printed photo with a Chinese visa application.
China Visa Photo (Printed, 33×48 mm) requirements
| Document | China visa — printed photo |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (China) |
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | White or close to white |
| Head height | 58.3–68.7% of photo height (28–33 mm) |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Taken within | the last 6 months |
| Submitted as | Printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- Colour photo, 48 mm high × 33 mm wide, taken within the last 6 months.
- Head width 15–22 mm and head height 28–33 mm.
- White or close-to-white background, no border; printed on glossy photo paper.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, lips closed, ears visible, head centred.
How to take a China Visa Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a white or close to white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 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.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.
Questions people ask
What size is a China Visa Photo?
Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China requires 33×48 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 58.3–68.7% of the photo height — 28 to 33 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
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.
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 take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.
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 Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
- Photo requirements for Chinese visa application — Embassy of China in New Zealand
- Visa application photo requirements — visaforchina.cn
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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