33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in) · 390 × 567 px · 28–33 mm · white
Official measurements
The office that issues this document does not accept a photo whose background has been removed or replaced. Take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free crop.
Choose a photo, line your face up with the guides, then download the photo at the exact pixel size and a print sheet with as many copies as fit. Your photo is processed on your device and not uploaded.
Before you start: stand in front of a plain white or light wall, ask someone else to take the photo, face even light (a window works well), and turn off filters and beauty mode.
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Many governments, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and China for passports, reject photos whose background has been digitally removed or replaced. For those, take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free No-edit crop.
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28–33 mm (top of the hair; 58–69% of the photo height)
Space above the head
3–5 mm (common layout, not a published rule)
Background
white
4 × 6 in print sheet
6 photos per sheet
Source
Chinese Visa Application Service Center, visaforchina.cn
Last checked
China's paper photo is 33 × 48 mm, taller than the usual 35 × 45 mm, with a 28–33 mm head on white. The 3–5 mm space above the head is a widely used layout, not a consulate rule.
Photo check
Do this, avoid that
DoSoft window light, plain wall
AvoidHarsh overhead light, busy background
DoNeutral expression, eyes open, hair off the face
AvoidBig smile, tilted head, sunglasses
What the Chinese visa and passport photo needs
A Chinese visa and passport photo is 33 × 48 mm, which is 1.3 × 1.89 in. The editor exports it at 390 × 567 px, enough for a sharp print at 300 dpi.
The rule measures the head from the chin to the top of the hair: it must be 28–33 mm, which is 58–69% of the photo height. The editor draws this band on the frame so you can place the chin inside it.
Leave 3–5 mm between the top of the head and the top edge of the photo. (common layout, not a published rule)
The background must be plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you.
On a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) sheet, 6 photos fit with cut lines. Print it at 100% scale, not “fit to page”, and cut along the lines.
No other document in our list uses 33 × 48 mm, so a photo cut for another country will not fit this one.
Check the latest rules
These measurements were last checked on 2026-10-14 against the source above. Photo rules change and offices can be strict, so check your government's or embassy's current requirements before you print or submit. We cannot guarantee that a photo will be accepted.
FAQ
Questions about the Chinese visa and passport photo
What size is a Chinese visa and passport photo?
33 × 48 mm, which is 1.3 × 1.89 in. As a digital file it is 390 × 567 px.
How big should the head be in a Chinese visa and passport photo?
28–33 mm from the chin to the top of the hair, which is 58–69% of the photo height.
What background colour does a Chinese visa and passport photo need?
The background must be plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you.
Can I print a Chinese visa and passport photo at home or at a photo shop?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in sheet with 6 photos, print it at 100% scale on photo paper at home or at any photo lab, then cut along the lines.
Will my Chinese visa and passport photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The editor helps you match the size and head height, but offices also check the background, lighting, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Check your government's latest rules before you submit.
How do I make a Chinese visa and passport photo with Methodhelm?
Take a front-facing photo against a plain white or light wall, then open the free crop on this page. Choose your photo, line your face up with the 33 × 48 mm guides and download the photo or a print sheet. It runs on your device and keeps your original photo as it is.
Crop your Chinese visa and passport photo for free
Take the photo against a plain white or light wall, then crop it to 33 × 48 mm with the free tool on this page. It keeps your original photo, runs on your device and costs nothing.
