China visa photo size: 2×2 inch / 600×600 requirements (2026)
Most China visa portals want a **square 2×2 inch (≈51×51 mm)** photo, often **600×600 px** JPEG on white. Do not use a 33×48 Chinese passport crop.
What size does a China visa need?
Most tourist / business / study China visa flows (COVA, online centers, VFS) ask for a 2×2 inch (50.8×50.8 mm) square, white or very light background, neutral expression. Digital portals frequently require about 600×600 px JPEG within a stated KB range.
Use our AI-powered FotoPass Photo Tool to auto-crop your image in 3 seconds.
Chinese passport photos are often 33×48 mm — a different crop. Submitting a passport rectangle to a visa portal is a common instant reject.
Biometric rules that cause refusals
Face centred, ears visible when possible, no heavy shadows, no sunglasses, no beauty filters. Glasses with glare are risky — remove if you can. Photo should show how you look in the last 6 months.
Screenshots, WhatsApp compression and Portrait-mode blur fail upload checks. Prefer a sharp main-camera frame.
Visa ≠ Chinese passport photo
Embassy visa packets and domestic Chinese passport renewals are not interchangeable. Match the document type in the picker so AI applies the right ratio.
If you apply for a China visa from Türkiye, the US or the EU the same week you renew another passport, prepare separate files.
Compliant square with FotoPass
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Sharp daylight front selfie.
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Select China visa.
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The FotoPass China visa tool applies the square crop and white background.
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Download JPEG and check portal KB / pixel limits before upload.
Always re-read your embassy or COVA checklist the day you apply — some posts list a slightly different pixel minimum.
