China Visa Photo — CVASC-Compliant 33×48 mm Online Generator
China visa photos follow a specification unique among major destinations: 33 × 48 mm, with the head measuring 28 to 33 mm and the head width 15 to 22 mm, against a plain white background. Both ears must be fully visible, no jewelry or hair accessories, and clothing must contrast with the white backdrop — which means no white or very light-colored shirts. SnapPhoto auto-frames to the China-specific head height and flags the most common issue, light-colored clothing, during validation.
China Visa Photo requirements
- Dimensions
- 33 × 48 mm, portrait
- Head height
- 28–33 mm, chin to crown
- Head width
- 15–22 mm, ear to ear
- Background
- Plain white, no borders, no shadows
- Clothing
- Must contrast with background — no white or very light shirts
- Ears
- Both ears fully visible
- Eyeglasses
- Allowed if transparent and frames do not cover eyes
Common rejection reasons
- Wearing a white or cream-colored shirt that blends into the white background.
- Hair covering one or both ears — tuck hair behind the ears before uploading.
- Jewelry, earrings, or large hair accessories.
- Heavy or reflective glasses frames that obscure the eyes.
- Head height outside the tight 28–33 mm range (China’s is narrower than most other countries).
How to make your China visa photo online
- 1
Pick your destination
Select the country you are applying to — the tool auto-loads that embassy’s photo specification.
- 2
Upload a recent photo
Upload any clear, recent photo of yourself from your phone or laptop. HEIC files from iPhone are converted automatically.
- 3
Let the biometric check run
Face alignment, eye openness, head tilt, expression, and shoulder level are validated against ICAO rules. You see errors before you pay.
- 4
Background is normalized and the photo is framed
The background is replaced with the country’s required color and the image is auto-cropped to the exact required size and head position.
- 5
Download your compliant photo
Download a single digital photo sized to embassy spec, or a 4×6″ print sheet with cutting guides for any photo kiosk or printer.
China Visa Photo — FAQ
The background is required to be plain white, so clothing must contrast with it. White, cream, or very light shirts blend into the background and are the most common rejection cause for China visa photos. Choose a medium or dark color.
Yes. SnapPhoto produces photos that meet the CVASC digital upload spec and, when printed, the physical photo requirements of all Chinese consulates and visa application centers.
Yes — Chinese consulates consistently reject photos where hair covers an ear. Tuck long hair behind both ears before uploading.
Glasses are allowed only if the lenses are transparent (no tint), there are no reflections, and the frames do not cover any part of your eyes. If in doubt, remove them.
A single digital photo is $3.99 and a 4×6″ print sheet (multiple photos per sheet, ready for home or kiosk printing) is $4.99. You only pay after the biometric validation passes.
Every photo is validated against the destination country’s official ICAO biometric specification — head size, eye openness, expression, shoulder level, and background — before you pay. If it fails validation we tell you exactly why and you can retry for free.