China Visa Photo Maker (33×48 mm)

Create the 33×48 mm photo required for Chinese visa applications, with the head sized to 28–33 mm and a plain white background.

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The AI runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded. The model (about 44 MB) downloads once and is then cached.

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How to use China Visa Photo Maker

  1. 1

    Upload a photo

    Front-facing, even light, both ears visible, any background.

  2. 2

    Check the result

    The head is sized to 28–33 mm and the background turned plain white.

  3. 3

    Download and print

    Save the 390×567 px photo or print a sheet at 100%.

Chinese visa photo requirements

  • Size: 48 mm high × 33 mm wide.
  • Head: 28–33 mm high and 15–22 mm wide.
  • Background: plain white with no border.
  • Face: whole face and both ears visible, head centred, neutral expression, eyes open, lips closed.
  • Glasses: allowed, but not thick-rimmed or tinted, and with no glare.
  • Age: colour photo taken within the last 6 months.

Source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center – Photo requirements. The online application form asks for a digital photo; use the single download and check the pixel limits shown on the form.

How to take the photo at home

  • Stand about 1–1.5 m from the camera, with the camera at eye level. Ask someone else to take it or use a timer: selfies distort the face.
  • Face a window or use two soft lights so there are no shadows on your face. The background does not matter: the AI replaces it.
  • Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open. Push hair away from your eyes.
  • Wear normal clothes in a colour that contrasts with the background (avoid white for white backgrounds).

Printing

Download the print sheet and print it at 100% / actual size (turn off “fit to page”) on glossy or matte photo paper, at home or at a photo kiosk. A 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print costs a few cents and holds several photos.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Chinese visa photo?
33 × 48 mm, with the head 28–33 mm high and 15–22 mm wide.
What background is required?
Plain white with no border. The AI replaces your background with white.
Must the ears be visible?
Yes. The whole face and both ears should be visible.
Can I wear glasses?
Yes, unless they are thick-rimmed or tinted or cause glare.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It is processed in your browser.

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