Print 33×48mm China visa photo
Focused guide for China visa photo preparation: Print 33×48mm China visa photo. Check the COVA upload screen and the embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions for your actual application route.
Quick answer
- Paper: 33mm wide × 48mm high | Digital: 354 × 472px (some centers mention up to 420 × 560px)
- For China visa applications, printed photo specifications focus on millimeter measurements (33mm wide × 48mm high), whereas digital online submissions via COVA focus on pixel counts (354 × 472 pixels standard; some centers mention up to 420 × 560px), specific file sizes (40KB–120KB), and JPEG 24-bit RGB format.
- Some procedures or centers may require information such as your name on the back of printed photos. Check the specific embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions.
For printing, make sure the 33×48mm crop survives the print flow
Convenience-store or photo-lab printing usually means placing one or more 33×48mm photos on a larger sheet and cutting them out afterward. The risk is not only the image file; the print app may scale, crop, or add margins.
Avoid settings that automatically fit the image to paper if they change the photo scale. After printing, measure the cut photo and confirm the face still falls within the required position.
- Use a layout that preserves 33×48mm
- Avoid automatic scaling when it changes the face size
- Use photo paper and check print sharpness
Do not mix up print data and COVA upload data
A 354×472px JPEG for COVA and a 33×48mm printed photo can be made from the same source photo, but they are not the same deliverable. Save them separately so you do not upload a print sheet or print a small upload file by mistake.
Some procedures may ask for information such as a name on the back of a printed photo. Check the instruction for your actual embassy, consulate, or visa center.
Official Source Note
Check the COVA upload screen and the embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions for your actual application route.
This website and application are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by COVA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, any Chinese embassy or consulate, or any visa application center. They do not submit visa applications or guarantee acceptance. Please check the latest official requirements before submitting your application.
Common Mistakes (Reasons for Rejection)
Many visa photo submissions are rejected due to simple errors. Avoid these common mistakes:
The COVA digital upload requires a JPEG between 40KB and 120KB at 354 × 472 pixels. The wrong file size or resolution will fail the upload validation.
Your head must take up between 60% and 75% of the photo height. Tilted heads are also not allowed.
Avoid white or very light clothing because it can blend into the white background. Darker clothing provides clearer separation.
How the App Helps You Prepare Your Photo
Align your face with the official guide lines to easily meet the strict height and width specifications.
Check whether the background is plain white or near-white, with no shadows. It is safest to take the photo in front of a white wall from the start. If your photo includes a background cleanup feature, use it carefully and verify the final image looks natural.
Export a 354×472px JPEG between 40KB and 120KB, formatted for COVA-style digital upload requirements. Final acceptance depends on the COVA upload check, visa center, embassy or consulate.
All image adjustments are processed entirely on your device. Your photos are never sent to a server.
Note: This app is an independent photo formatting tool to assist in preparation. It is not affiliated with COVA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, any Chinese embassy or consulate, or any visa application center. It does not submit visa applications or guarantee acceptance.
Check China Visa Photo Requirements Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a China visa photo?
For paper submissions: 33mm wide × 48mm high. Official pages may list this as '48mm × 33mm' (height × width). For COVA digital uploads: 354 × 472 pixels (standard), with some centers mentioning up to 420 × 560px. Always follow the upload screen or local visa center instructions.
Is China visa photo 33mm × 48mm or 48mm × 33mm?
Both refer to the same photo: 33mm wide and 48mm high. Official Chinese embassy and COVA pages sometimes write '48mm × 33mm', meaning height × width.
Do I need a printed photo or digital upload?
It depends on your application route. COVA online requires a digital upload (JPEG, 354×472px, 40–120KB). Some procedures may also require printed photos. Check the specific embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions.
Do I need to write my name on the back of the printed photo?
Some procedures or centers may require information such as your name on the back of printed photos. Check the specific embassy, consulate, or visa center instructions.
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
This website and application are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by COVA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, any Chinese embassy or consulate, or any visa application center. They do not submit visa applications or guarantee acceptance. Please check the latest official requirements before submitting your application.
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