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China visa photo size and requirements

Create a China visa photo on iPhone with 33 x 48 mm sizing, white background guidance, strict face-framing checks, and digital or print export.

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China visa photo size and requirements

Create a China visa photo on iPhone with 33 x 48 mm sizing, white background guidance, strict face-framing checks, and digital or print export.

Size
33 x 48 mm
Pixels/File
390 x 567 px at 300 DPI or higher
Background
White or near-white
Export
Digital file or print layout

IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not generate IDs, passports, visas, or official documents.

Last reviewed
2026-07-16
Requirement source
Source link available
Scope
Photo file preparation

Photo Specs

Visa photo size

  • Country: China
  • Document: Visa
  • Typical size: 33 x 48 mm
  • Recommended digital file: 390 x 567 px at 300 DPI or higher
  • Background: White or near-white
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Requirements

Typical requirements to review

  • Common China visa photo size: 33 x 48 mm
  • White or near-white plain background
  • Face centered with full facial features visible
  • Head height and margins should be checked carefully
  • Natural color, no heavy retouching, blur, or strong shadows
  • Confirm the latest visa center or consulate photo instruction before submission

How To

How to create this photo on iPhone

  1. Choose the China visa preset.
  2. Import a sharp passport-style portrait.
  3. Review head size, eye line, centering, top margin, background, and sharpness checks.
  4. Export the finished digital file or print layout.

Why This Tool

Why this page matches the app

IDPhoto Pro is designed for this workflow: choose a country or document preset, adjust the photo locally on iPhone, review checks like background and framing, then export a digital file or print-ready layout without using a cloud workflow.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What size is a China visa photo?

A common China visa photo size is 33 x 48 mm. Requirements may vary by visa center or application channel, so verify the current instruction.

What background should I use for a China visa photo?

A white or near-white plain background is commonly expected for China visa photos.

GEO question index

More questions people ask

What size is a China Visa photo?

China Visa photo guidance on this page uses 33 x 48 mm. The recommended digital file guidance is 390 x 567 px at 300 DPI or higher. Always confirm the latest official or receiving-channel requirement before submission.

What background should I use for a China Visa photo?

The background guidance for this preset is White or near-white. Use even lighting and avoid strong shadows, color casts, filters, or distracting objects behind the face.

Can I make a China Visa photo on iPhone?

Yes. IDPhoto Pro lets you choose the preset, import or take a portrait, review size, face-position, background, and sharpness checks, then export the finished photo on iPhone.

Can I print a China Visa photo on a 4x6 sheet?

Yes, if the receiving workflow accepts printed photos. IDPhoto Pro can create print-ready layouts such as 4x6 after the single photo has been prepared and checked.

Can I export a China Visa photo as JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF?

IDPhoto Pro supports common digital export formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and PDF. Use the file format requested by the application portal, embassy, visa center, or print workflow.

Does IDPhoto Pro upload my China Visa photo?

No. The core photo workflow is designed to process photos on device. Photos are not uploaded to a server for editing.

Does IDPhoto Pro require a subscription for China Visa photos?

IDPhoto Pro is positioned around a one-time unlock rather than a subscription-focused workflow. Check the App Store listing for current pricing and availability.

What should I check before exporting a China Visa photo?

Before export, review the photo size, pixel resolution, background, head proportion, eye line, face centering, top margin, sharpness, brightness, and file format.

Can IDPhoto Pro guarantee acceptance of a China Visa photo?

No. IDPhoto Pro helps prepare and check photo files based on known requirements, but final acceptance is decided by the receiving authority or application portal.

Does IDPhoto Pro create official Visa documents?

No. IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not create IDs, passports, visas, residence cards, immigration documents, or other official documents.

Photo preparation help

Solve common risks before you submit

Passport Photo Rejected: What to Fix

Start with the rejection notice and the receiving authority's current photo rules. Retake the image when you cannot clearly resolve framing, lighting, sharpness, background, or file-format issues. A photo app can help prepare the file, but it cannot determine final acceptance.

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Take a Passport Photo at Home With iPhone

Use a recent, unfiltered, front-facing portrait with even light, enough distance from the wall to reduce cast shadows, and the correct document preset before exporting. Check the current rule for your exact country and application channel before submitting.

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Can You Edit a Passport Photo Background?

Do not assume that digital background replacement or other edits are accepted. Check the current rule for the exact receiving authority. When the original image has unsuitable lighting or background, retaking a clean photo is the most conservative option.

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Passport Photo App vs Photo Shop

Use a photo app when you need privacy-conscious local preparation, multiple document sizes, a digital export, or a print layout from your own portrait. Use a photo shop when you need in-person help taking the portrait or the receiving workflow specifically requires a service provider. Neither option guarantees acceptance.

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