China visa photo online

To create a China visa photo to spec: upload your portrait below and the tool auto-crops to 33x48 mm, replaces the background with white, and exports a file ready for online submission (COVA) or print in about 60 seconds.

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SampleSample China visa photo: 33x48 mm, compliant white background
Sample China visa photo: 33x48 mm, compliant white background

Technical specs

Size
33 × 48 mm
Pixel size
About 389 × 566 px at 300 DPI (online COVA: 354 × 472 px min to 420 × 560 px)
Resolution
300 DPI or higher for print quality
Background
Plain white, even, no shadows
File format
JPEG — online COVA upload typically 40-120KB
Standard
Embassy / China visa application centre

Visa photo requirements

Head size
Head about 28-33 mm tall, 15-22 mm wide, centered
Recency
Taken within the last 6 months
Expression
Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed
Glasses & accessories
No hats; glasses allowed if not thick-rimmed, tinted, or reflective and the eyes are clearly visible

Important notes

  • Online COVA submission needs a 354x472 to 420x560 px file, 40-120KB.
  • Remove glasses to avoid glare; ears and eyebrows must be visible and hair must not cover the eyes.

How it works

Three steps to a compliant 33x48 mm China visa photo from a phone shot.

  1. Upload your portrait

    Pick a straight-facing photo, eyes on camera, no glasses. An iPhone or Android selfie in good light works fine.

  2. Auto-edit

    AI crops to 33x48 mm, removes the background and replaces it with white, then validates against China visa rules.

  3. Download the compliant file

    Receive an online (COVA) file plus a 33x48 mm, 300 DPI print file by email.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a China visa photo?

A China visa photo is 33 × 48 mm with a white background. For online COVA submission it is 354 × 472 px (min) to 420 × 560 px, 40-120KB. This tool exports the correct size and format automatically.

What background does a China visa photo need?

Plain, even white with no shadows. The tool removes the original background and replaces it with compliant white.

Can I wear glasses in a China visa photo?

Yes, as long as they are not thick-rimmed, tinted, or reflective and your eyes are clearly visible. Remove them if they cause glare, to be safe.

How much does it cost?

Uploading and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant file costs from 50,000 VND. Full pricing at /en/pricing.

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