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 basics
The main points at a glance.
- 33 × 48 mm or COVA 354 × 472 px
- Plain white or near-white background
- Frontal, no hat (glasses best removed, not required)
- JPEG / 40–120KB (COVA)
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China visa photo size The China visa photo size is 33 × 48 mm high (354 × 472 px for COVA digital upload). This guide explains what the size spec means and how to check it. 
COVA JPEG upload photo How to prepare a digital photo that matches the COVA upload requirements: 354 × 472 px JPEG between 40–120KB. 
China visa photo background A plain white or near-white background is the basic rule for China visa photos. Learn how to set up a clean background at home. 
Take a China visa photo with a phone A step-by-step guide to taking a compliant China visa photo with your iPhone, covering distance, camera height, and background. 
Print 33 × 48 mm China visa photo How to lay out and print your 33 × 48 mm China visa photo at a convenience store copy machine or on a home printer. 
COVA photo upload error fixes What to do when COVA rejects your photo: common causes and how to fix size, file size, and format issues. 
China visa photo mistakes Common China visa photo mistakes — shadows on the face or background, glasses glare, wrong head size, and how to fix each of them. 
Glasses, hair, and hats How glasses, hairstyle, and headwear affect your China visa photo, and what to check before you shoot. Where these requirements come from
- COVA - China Online Visa Application photo upload Checked: June 29, 2026
- VisaForChina - Photo requirements FAQ Checked: September 3, 2026
- Consulate-General of China in Los Angeles - Photo Requirements Checked: June 29, 2026
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