China Visa Photo: Guidelines for Submitting Suitable Photos [And a Hassle-Free Visa Photo Tool]
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1M+
approved
ID photos
ID photos
200%
Guarantee of
acceptance
acceptance
How does it work?
Get the perfect biometric photo in 3 minutes or less.
Check out just how simple it is!
Snap or upload a photo
That's the only thing you need to do. Snap or upload a photo - we'll take care of the rest.
AI prepares the photo
Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.
Expert verification
Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.
Digital or print photos
You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 2-4 days. Delivery is free!
Why?
Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home
You save time and money
Convenience
Don't waste time, effort or money. You can take your passport photo without leaving home.
Professional service
Over 1 million people have used our services within the past 11 years. Our Photo Experts are available 24/7.
Money-back guarantee
We guarantee the authorities will accept your photo(s) or we will refund double your purchase cost!
Satisfaction guarantee
Take as many photo shots as you want - you pay only when you are satisfied.
How to take a photo?
Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.
Follow these simple instruction to take the perfect ID photo.
1
Body-camera distance
The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.
2
Posture: Straight ahead
Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.
3
Lighting
Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.
China electronic Visa - Digital photo size & requirements
Size
Width: 354 px
Height: 472 px
Resolution
300 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 70 %
Bottom of the Photo to the Eye Line: 262 px
Is it printable?
No
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China Visa application and requirements
Valid passport (at least 6 months), filled visa application form, hotel and flight confirmation (also return ticket), and a photograph are indispensable documents when applying for Chinese visa. The picture must be stick onto the proper place in the application form.
Chinese visa photo should contain the characteristics of a biometric photo, which allows to verify the identity of a person, according to the mouth shape or eyes space. The obligatory picture size is 3,5 x 4,5 cm. The photo should be taken against plain and uniform background in white or grey color. The person in the photo should face the camera with neutral face expression. Chinese authorities do not accept photos with the image of a person in covered head. One should have both eyes open, mouth closed, and the hairline should be clear and not covered with jewellery or hair. The officials recommend submitting the picture that has been taken within last 6 months.
Last update: 6/7/23
About the document
Visa to China is a document that allows to enter the territory of The People’s republic of China as a non-Chinese citizen. In the United States, there are six institutions where one can apply for visa – Chinese Embassy in Washington, Consulate in New York, Consulate in Chicago, Consulate in San Francisco, Consulate in Los Angeles and Consulate in Houston. The document is usually issued within 7 working days. It is worth remembering that one does not need visa when travelling to Hongkong, provided that the stay for tourism purposes is not longer than 90 days.
