What size is a Chinese Visa photo?

33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in). Digital export in this catalog is 390 × 567 px at 300 DPI.

What is the Chinese Visa photo size in pixels?

390 × 567 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a Chinese Visa photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a Chinese Visa photo need?

Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does Chinese Visa require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 70–80% of the photo height (33.6 mm (1.32 in) to 38.4 mm (1.51 in)).

Can I take a Chinese Visa photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old Chinese Visa photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

India · China visa photo for VFS India

China visa photo for VFS India — check before you visit the centre

A VFS queue is the wrong place to discover the photo is wrong. We check the China visa spec used for that application.

A Chinese Visa photo must be 33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in), usually 390 × 567 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 70–80% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to Chinese consular service (sanfrancisco.china-consulate.gov.cn) for China, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

Chinese Visa sample 35×45-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 1

Chinese Visa sample 35×45-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 33 × 48 mm
Digital pixels: 390 × 567 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 70–80% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Ears: Should be visible when hairstyle allows
Typical max file size: 5000 KB
Common print: 1.3 × 1.89 in

Ears generally should be visible. No glasses or fashion headwear.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 70–80% height band.
Plain white background (#FFFFFF).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with Chinese Visa pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

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