Chinese Visa Photo in Bahamas

33 × 48 mm · white background · Chinese Visa Application Service Center

$7.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Chinese Visa Application Service Center on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying for a Chinese Visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center? The photo uses the same 33 by 48 mm frame as Chinese passports, and the online form, China Online Visa Application (COVA), rejects files that fall outside a tight window: JPEG only, 354 by 472 up to 420 by 560 pixels, and no heavier than roughly 120 KB. Stand in front of a pure white wall, show both ears, close your mouth and look straight ahead. Tinted lenses and glare on glasses are refused. Print copies for the visa centre should come from the same image so the two never differ, and the picture must be under six months old.

Photo requirements

Chinese Visa photo requirements
Photo size33 × 48 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 354 × 472 pixels, up to 117 KB, for China Online Visa Application (COVA)
Backgroundwhite
Head size58–69% of the photo height (28–33 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. Frames must not cover the eyes, no glare, no tinted lenses. Heavy frames should be removed.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesHead width 15-22 mm; chin to crown 28-33 mm; crown 3-5 mm below the top edge; Neutral expression, eyes open, lips closed, ears visible; Plain white background without a frame, no shadows; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters or alterations

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Chinese Visa photos

What size is a Chinese Visa photo?

Chinese Visa photos are 33 × 48 mm. The head should fill 58–69% of the photo height (28–33 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Chinese Visa photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Chinese Visa photo?

Yes. Frames must not cover the eyes, no glare, no tinted lenses. Heavy frames should be removed.

Can I smile in a Chinese Visa photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Chinese Visa photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Chinese Visa Application Service Center. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 354 × 472 pixels, up to 117 KB, for China Online Visa Application (COVA). Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Chinese Visa photo cost in Bahamas?

$7.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Read the rules on the authority's website: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (cr.china-embassy.gov.cn).

Rules last checked against Chinese Visa Application Service Center on 12 October 2026.

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