For China visa submission at the Visa Application Center (VAC), applicants must provide two recent passport-size photographs with a plain white background. These photos must strictly follow the official China visa photo specifications to avoid delays or rejection.
The photo should be clear, high-resolution, and professionally taken, with the applicant facing the camera directly and maintaining a neutral facial expression. Background must be completely white with no shadows, patterns, or edits.
China Visa Photo Requirements:
Size: 33mm (width) × 48mm (height)
Background: Pure white (no off-white or edited background)
Face: Centered, 70–80% of the frame
Expression: Neutral (no smile, mouth closed)
Eyes: Open and clearly visible
No glasses (recommended), no headwear (except religious)
No shadows, filters, or photo editing
Submitting incorrect photos is one of the most common reasons for China visa delays, so it is highly recommended to get the photo clicked at a professional studio familiar with visa requirement