What size and background does a China visa photo need?

It must be 33x48 mm on a plain white background. For online COVA submissions the file should be a JPEG of 354x472 px, between 40 and 120 KB, with your head 28-33 mm tall and both ears visible.

Can I use a phone selfie for my China visa photo?

Yes. Take a front-facing photo in good, even light against a light wall, then upload it. The tool auto-crops your face, straightens the framing and adds a true white background to meet the spec.

Is it really free and private with no upload?

Yes. The tool is completely free and runs 100% inside your browser, so your photo is processed on your own device and is never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.

Can I wear glasses or smile in the photo?

No glasses are allowed for China visa and passport photos. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and eyes open, looking straight at the camera.

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🇨🇳 China Visa & Passport Photo - Free Online Maker (33x48 mm)

Create a compliant China visa photo at exactly 33x48 mm on a plain white background, sized to the official 354x472 px JPEG for online COVA applications. Everything runs 100% inside your browser, so your photo is never uploaded to any server and stays completely private.

33×48 mm · White

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Photo requirements

Dimensions: 33x48 mm (354x472 px for online COVA upload)
Background: plain, even white only
Head height: 28-33 mm tall, 15-22 mm wide
Both ears visible and not covered by hair
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
No glasses; nothing covering the face
Recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
Online file: JPEG, 40-120 KB

How to make it

Select China as your destination and the visa photo size.
Upload a clear photo taken with your phone camera.
The tool auto-crops your face and replaces the background with clean white.
Download the 354x472 px JPEG or save the print-ready 33x48 mm layout.

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FAQ

What size and background does a China visa photo need?: It must be 33x48 mm on a plain white background. For online COVA submissions the file should be a JPEG of 354x472 px, between 40 and 120 KB, with your head 28-33 mm tall and both ears visible.
Can I use a phone selfie for my China visa photo?: Yes. Take a front-facing photo in good, even light against a light wall, then upload it. The tool auto-crops your face, straightens the framing and adds a true white background to meet the spec.
Is it really free and private with no upload?: Yes. The tool is completely free and runs 100% inside your browser, so your photo is processed on your own device and is never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.
Can I wear glasses or smile in the photo?: No glasses are allowed for China visa and passport photos. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and eyes open, looking straight at the camera.

Other countries

⚠ Requirements can change — always verify with the destination country’s official source before submitting.