General Requirements

Two copies of the applicant's recent photo taken within the last 6 months are required for submission. The background of the photos must be white, with no shadows over the face or the background. Each photo must include a clear frontal view of the full face, neck and upper shoulders of the applicant. The photos should be printed in color on either matte or glossy photo paper and have not been altered in any way. If the submitted photos do not meet the requirements, new photos should be submitted before the application can be processed.

China Visa Photo Size​

The size of the photo should measure 33 mm (wide) by 48 mm (high). The head width should be between 15 mm and 22 mm and the head height should be between 28 mm and 33 mm, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. The space between the top of the head and the top of the photo should be between 3 mm and 5 mm.

Facial Requirements

The facial expression of the subject must be neutral with eyes open and all the facial features should be clearly visible. Eyeglasses are allowed in the photo only if the lenses are not tinted and there are no glare, shadows, or frames obscuring the eyes. The hearing aid or a similar device is allowed in the photo.

Head Coverings Requirements

Hats or head coverings are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.

Digital Photo Requirements

Size: height 354–472px, width 420–560px, face width: 191–251px, eyes: located approximately 256px from the bottom edge, top blank: 10–70px (measured from the top of the head), please submit a JPEG format digital image between 40 and 120 KB

Note: If you submit your visa photo electronically, please bring two printed photos to the interview.