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China visa photo requirements, in plain English.

This is the whole specification a China visa photo is measured against, transcribed from the official visa photo requirements. The file-size window is the rule a home-made photo misses most often — read it, check it at the source, then let the maker hit the numbers for you.

WHAT WE HAND YOU: 354×472 to 420×560 JPEG · 40–120 KB · pure white background

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The specification

China visa photo size and requirements

These are the numbers your photo is measured against, transcribed from Official China visa photo requirements (visaforchina.cn) — verifiable at the source, which is linked under the table:

Photo size354×472 to 420×560 pixels
File size40–120 KB
FormatJPEG
Head height58–69% of the photo's height
Eye heightat least 54% up from the bottom of the photo
Head tilt20° or less
BackgroundPlain white

Official China visa photo requirements (visaforchina.cn)

Who does what

Most of this list isn't yours to solve.

Done for you, from any selfie

  • Crop: head 58–69% of frame
  • Background → pure white
  • 420×560 JPEG, 40–120 KB
  • All 8 checks re-measured

Yours, before you tap the shutter

Eyeglasses
Glasses are allowed only if the lenses are not tinted and there is no glare, shadow or frame covering your eyes.
Head coverings
Hats and head coverings only for religious reasons, and only if they leave every facial feature visible.
Expression
A relaxed, neutral face with your mouth closed. A wide smile showing teeth risks rejection.
Light and focus
Face the camera straight on, eyes open, in even indirect light. Nothing can un-blur a soft photo or rescue a badly exposed one afterwards — including us.

Everything on the left is measurement and file work, which is what the maker is for. Everything on the right happens before the photo exists.

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Questions

Fair questions, straight answers.

Is this an official Chinese government service?

No. We're an independent service that makes and checks visa photos — not affiliated with the Chinese government or any visa center. The official visaforchina.cn photo requirements are linked below if you'd rather do it yourself.

What happens if my photo fails a check?

You won't be charged. We show you exactly which check failed and how to fix it, so you can retake the photo and try again for free.

What if my photo is rejected after I pay?

Instant refund: open the refund link in your receipt, tell us it was rejected, and the money goes back to your card on the spot — no screenshots, no forms. Covers 30 days from purchase.

How long do I have to download my photo?

Your download link stays active for 7 days after purchase.

What happens to my photo?

It’s used only to run the checks, downloadable by you for 7 days, then deleted automatically. No account, no photo library, no reuse.

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