China passport photo:33 x 48 mm
Chinese passport photo: 33x48 mm, white background. Online visa applications use the matching 354x472 px digital format.
Make a China photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a China passport photo
- 33 x 48 mm portrait (or 354 x 472 px digital)
- Plain white background only
- Front-facing, both ears visible
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
China passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 33 x 48 mm, which is 390 x 567 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 28 to 33 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick China in the photo tool.
Ready to make your China photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about China passport photos
What size is a China passport photo?+
A China passport photo is 33 x 48 mm (390 × 567 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 28 to 33 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my China passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a China photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 33 x 48 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 28 to 33 mm tall), a background that isn't white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a China passport photo need?+
China accepts a white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this China photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online China applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 33 x 48 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.