Photo requirements
China visa photo
Chinese visa centres are strict about photos. IDsize sets the head height to 28–33 mm and exports the online photo at 354×472 pixels between 40 and 120 KB, exactly what the online form accepts.
- Checked against official sources
Official requirements
| Printed size | 33×48 mm (width × height) |
|---|---|
| Head | Height 28–33 mm, width 15–22 mm |
| Online photo | JPEG, no larger than 354×472 px, 40–120 KB |
| Background | White or close to white, no frame |
| Age | Taken within the last six months, in colour |
Checked against the official sources on 22 October 2026: visaforchina.cn – Photo requirements · visaforchina.cn – Online photo upload. Rules can change, so look at the official page before you submit.
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Tips for an accepted photo
- Wear dark clothes so you stand out from the white background.
- No hats or accessories on the head.
- Some visa centres also ask for paper photos. Use the print sheet for those.
Questions
Why can't my photo be smaller than 40 KB?
The online form rejects files under 40 KB. IDsize raises the quality automatically when the file would be too small.
Is the online photo the same size as the printed one?
Yes, 354×472 px corresponds to 33×48 mm.