China visa photo size
- Size
- 3.3×4.8 cm · 1.3×1.89 in · 33×48 mm
- Head height
- 2.8–3.3 cm (1.1–1.3 in), chin to crown
- Typical use
- China visa
- Per sheet
- 4 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper · 9 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper · 25 on A4 · 30 on US Letter
Rules change and offices differ. Always check the current requirements of the authority that asked for the photo.
How to print China visa photos at home
- Take a photo against a plain, light wall, facing the camera with even light.
- Add it above and fit the face: the top of the head and the chin go on the guide lines.
- Pick your paper — 4 fit on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper — and the number of copies.
- Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. Cut along the marks.
Questions
What size is a China visa photo?
China visa photos are 3.3×4.8 cm (1.3×1.89 in), which is 33×48 mm. Typical use: China visa.
How many China visa photos fit on one sheet?
4 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper, 9 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper, 25 on A4, 30 on US Letter, with 3 mm margins and a 2 mm gap. You can also pick a smaller number of copies or your own grid.
How big should the head be in a China visa photo?
The head should measure 2.8–3.3 cm (1.1–1.3 in) from chin to crown. Turn on the face guides and keep the top of the head and the chin on the lines.
How do I print China visa photos at the right size?
Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. The PDF page is exactly the paper size and each photo is placed at its real size, so a print shop or a home printer gets it right.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. The photo stays on your device and is never uploaded or stored.