China Visa Photo Guides
Size specs, COVA JPEG upload rules, background, glasses and hats — step-by-step guides to make your China visa photo on iPhone.
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China visa photo size Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: China visa photo size. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
COVA JPEG upload photo Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: COVA JPEG upload photo. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
China visa photo background Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: China visa photo background. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
Take a China visa photo with a phone Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: Take a China visa photo with a phone. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
Print 33×48mm China visa photo Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: Print 33×48mm China visa photo. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
COVA photo upload error fixes Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: COVA photo upload error fixes. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
China visa photo mistakes Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: China visa photo mistakes. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. 
Glasses, hair, and hats Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: Glasses, hair, and hats. China visa photo size (33×48mm), background, and file specs (354×472px JPEG, 40–120KB). Prepare your photo on iPhone. Independent helper; no submission guarantee. China visa photo basics
Key points based on official requirements (embassies, consulates, COVA, visaforchina).
- 33×48mm or COVA 354×472px
- White or light background
- Frontal, no hat, no glasses (as a rule)
- JPEG / under 100KB (COVA)
Official Source Note
- COVA - China Online Visa Application photo upload Checked: 2026-06-29
- VisaForChina - Photo requirements FAQ Checked: 2026-06-29
- Consulate-General of China in Los Angeles - Photo Requirements Checked: 2026-06-29
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