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China passport and visa photo: Requirements and size
iVisa
3 min read
Updated on Mar 11, 2024

Holding a Chinese passport means you've got to nail the right passport photo.

When you're planning a trip abroad, use our platform to check if your destination needs a visa. With lots of visas going digital, sorting it out online with us is a smart move to save time.

What are the requirements for a Chinese passport photo?

A Chinese passport must have a photo that is 33mm wide and 48mm in length. The head must be in-between 28mm and 33mm in length. You can get your China passport requirements met through a professional service or get the China passport photo online.

List of photo specifications

  • Size: 33mm width and 48mm length
  • Color: Must be submitted in color showing true skin tones.
  • Head size and position: The head must be between 15mm and 22mm wide. The length is 28mm to 33mm.
  • Recency: The photo must be from the past 6 months. Older photos will be rejected.
  • Background: Solid, plain white, or light blue only.
  • Smile: Neutral expression. No smiling.
  • Eyes: Wide open. Must be visible.
  • Make sure your ears are both visible
  • The photo should not be blurry
  • Glasses: Thin-rimmed eyewear only.
  • Headgear: None unless for religious purposes.
  • Dimensions and size (pixels): None specified.
  • Attire, clothing, dress code: Be sure what you are wearing is not the same color as the background. This could cause rejection and the need to retake.
  • Beard: If this is your everyday look it's acceptable.
  • Quantity needed in application: 2.

China passport photo size requirements guide

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China passport photo and visa photo requirements, Rules, guidelines, and specifications

These tips give you a quick look at prepping your passport or visa photos for submission. But there's more to it, with plenty of nitty-gritty details to watch out for. Below, find some clever hacks to ace your photo and avoid rejection:

  • The background needs to be a solid color to ensure a stark contrast between your head and what is behind it. No designs or scenery will be acceptable.
  • Men can have a beard in the photo so long as it reflects their everyday look. Basic rule of thumb: If you usually have a beard, it’s ok to be photographed with it. If you don’t, then avoid growing one for your close-up shot.
  • No hats, bonnets, or large headpieces can be worn. The only exception is granted to those who are required to wear a headpiece for religious reasons. Keep in mind, that it cannot block the face in any way.
  • Your head must be centered and facing the camera. Portrait style or side shots are not permitted.
  • Eyes must be open and should not be blocked. Glasses are acceptable so long as the lenses are not tinted, the frames are not thick, and there is no glare on the lenses. Sunglasses are not allowed.
  • There needs to be 3mm to 5mm of plain white space between the top of your head and the top of the photo itself.
  • Lighting must be evenly distributed across the face, casting no shadows. Be careful the photo isn’t too dark or too bright.

Rules and requirements for babies, infants, and newborns

All children traveling abroad will need their own passports and visa. For this reason, each child will also need to be photographed individually. Requirements for children differ slightly from adult photos. However, not by much. Technicalities, such as lighting and size, remain the same. Here are a few tips for getting the right shot for infants and children:

  • Only the child can be in the photo. If the child is a newborn or under 12 months old, the parent's hands cannot be seen if the child is held during the photo.
  • If using a car seat or lying an infant on the floor, use a plain white or light blue sheet to hide the seat or floor.
  • The child’s head can be slightly smaller; it will take up less space, in the photo than that of an adult.
  • Do your best to get a shot of the child with his or her eyes wide open. They cannot be closed.

References

Ready to travel? Check your visa requirements here and apply for a visa with us!

Disclaimer
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