33×48 mm
33×48 mm photo size (Chinese visa)
33×48 millimetres is the Chinese visa format in the PicsForm catalog — slightly narrower and taller than 35×45 mm Schengen. Digital export is 390×567 pixels at 300 DPI on a plain white background.
Example compliant crops
AI-generated illustrative portraits — not real applicants.
Catalog document
- cn-visa — Chinese Visa: 33×48 mm, 390×567 px @ 300 DPI
- White background, head height 70–80%, eye line 55–70% from bottom
- Ears should be visible when possible per catalog notes
33×48 vs 35×45 mm
Applicants often confuse Chinese visa size with standard Schengen 35×45 mm. The 2 mm width and 3 mm height difference is enough to fail consulate checks if you submit the wrong template.
Inches and print
33×48 mm is approximately 1.3×1.89 inches in our catalog print fields. Request ‘Chinese visa size’ at a studio or export cn-visa from PicsForm.
Official specifications
| Document | Chinese Visa |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Dimensions (mm) | 33 × 48 |
| Pixels @ DPI | 390 × 567 @ 300 |
| Head height | 70–80% |
| Eye line from bottom | 55–70% |
| Background | white |
| Official source | View official guidance |
| Last verified | 2026-08-18 |
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
- What pixel size is a 33×48 mm photo?
- 390×567 pixels at 300 DPI per cn-visa in our catalog.
- Can I use a US 2×2 photo for China visa?
- No — US is 51×51 mm square. China requires 33×48 mm portrait.
- Is the background white?
- Yes — white (#FFFFFF) for cn-visa.
- Are glasses allowed?
- No — glassesAllowed is false for cn-visa in our catalog.
Related guides
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