What is the required head height and eye-line position for a China passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 27.8mm and 33.1mm (58%–69% of total frame height, or 329–391px). The horizontal eye line must sit 25.9mm to 32.2mm (306–380px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm)?

The mandatory background color is Pure White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my China passport photo?

No. National Immigration Administration & Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 33×48mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 8 calibrated copies (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official National Immigration Administration & Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) Specification

🇨🇳China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm)

Pre-calibrated to 1.3"×1.89" (33×48mm) at 300 DPI (390×567px) with Pure White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

8 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

40–120 KB

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Instant background removal, head-height alignment, and 8-photo 4×6" print sheet for China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm).

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2. Your Portrait

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) Size & Head Position

Pure White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.3" × 1.89" (33 × 48 mm) • 390×567px at 300 DPI (40–120 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

58% to 69% of frame (1.09"–1.3" / 27.8–33.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 63.5%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

54% to 67% from bottom (1.02"–1.27" / 25.9–32.2 mm). Auto-targeted to 60.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Mandatory
• Background: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

Authority: National Immigration Administration & Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)Full China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	33 × 48 mm (1.3" × 1.89")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	390 × 567 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	27.8–33.1 mm (1.09"–1.3" / 58%–69%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	25.9–32.2 mm (1.02"–1.27" / 54%–67%)
Official Background Color	Pure White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Both Ears Must Be Visible
Portal File Size Window	40 KB to 120 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top China Photo Rejection Reasons

!Ears or eyebrows covered by hair (China COVA online portal requires both ears clearly visible)
!Wearing white clothing that blends into the #FFFFFF background
!File size outside 40 KB – 120 KB on the COVA Chinese Visa system

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying China pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 3.5°).
3
Auto-Crop to 33×48mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (30.5mm) and places your eye line at 29.1mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 8-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 390×567px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for National Immigration Administration & Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC).

According to National Immigration Administration & Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC), the official China Passport & Visa Photo (33×48mm) size is 33mm × 48mm (1.3" × 1.89"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 390 × 567 pixels with a file size between 40 KB and 120 KB.

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