Chinese Visa (COVA) & Passport Photo 33×48mm Maker — Offline 300 DPI
The COVA online Chinese Visa system and Visa Application Centers enforce narrow 33×48 mm ('Small 2-Inch / 小二寸') dimensions, pure RGB #FFFFFF white backgrounds, and strict ear/eyebrow visibility. Pass the COVA auto-checker on your first try — without uploading biometric photos to third-party servers.
🔒 100% Client-Side Browser Privacy · Exact 33×48 mm (390×567 px @ 300 DPI) · Free COVA digital PNG + 8-up 4×6" print sheet
中文提示：严格遵循中国驻外使领馆 COVA 签证系统与出入境管理局 33×48mm 小二寸标准（390×567px），免费导出网申电子版，4×6 相纸一次拼排 8 张。
Official Chinese Visa (COVA) & PRC Passport Photo Standards
| Specification | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rule | Studio Output |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Trim Size | 33 mm wide × 48 mm high (1.30 × 1.89 in) | 390 × 567 px @ 300 DPI |
| Digital Upload Range | 354×472 px to 420×560+ px (aspect ~33:48) | 390 × 567 px crisp PNG |
| Head Height & Width | Height 28 – 33 mm · Head width 15 – 22 mm | Calibrated green crown/chin bands |
| Top Margin Above Hair | 3 – 5 mm (hair must not touch top border) | 6–11% top clearance guide |
| Ears, Eyebrows & Clothing | Both ears & eyebrows visible; wear dark collar (no white tops!) | Pure white #FFFFFF boost |
35×45mm 8-Up 4×6" Sheet Yield vs. Visa Booth & Pharmacy Pricing
| Print Option | Retail Visa Photo Service | Our 8-Up 4×6" Sheet (1800×1200 px) | Total Yield & Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFS Global / Consulate Kiosk | $15.00 – $22.00 / £12.00 (4 prints) | $0.39 CVS/Walgreens or £0.45 Boots 6×4" print | 8 exact 35×45mm prints · Save 96% |
| CVS / Walgreens Foreign Size | $16.99 (often lacks 35×45mm cutter!) | $0.39 standard 4×6" print + scissor trim ticks | Exact 413×531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Australia Post / NZ Pharmacy | A$21.95 / NZ$25.00 (4–6 prints) | A$0.25 Officeworks / Kmart 6×4" print | 8 prints · Save $20+ |
| Home A4 Glossy Sheet | N/A | 20–25 tiled 35×45mm photos on 2480×3508 px A4 | Ideal for family visa packets |
Passing Both COVA Online Upload & Physical Visa Center Check
- Wear a dark-colored shirt or jacket so your shoulders contrast sharply against the pure white background, and remove earrings, necklaces, and glasses.
- Tuck hair behind both ears and ensure bangs do not touch your eyebrows.
- Open the China 33×48mm preset above, drag your portrait into the biometric oval, and increase White-Background Boost until the background behind your shoulders is pure #FFFFFF.
- Download the free single PNG for COVA online form submission, and print an 8-up 4×6" sheet if your consulate requests physical paper photos.
Common COVA Auto-Validator Failures & Fixes
- Wearing a white t-shirt: COVA's automated edge detector merges white collars into the background and throws 'Unclear shoulder contour'. Always wear navy, black, or dark colors.
- One ear partially hidden by hair or slight head turn: Face dead-center so both left and right earlobes appear symmetrically.
- Shadow gradient on home wall: COVA rejects off-gray backgrounds (#EAEAEA); slide White-Background Boost to 55%+ for clean studio white.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Chinese visa photo in inches and millimeters?
A standard Chinese visa and passport photo is 33 mm wide by 48 mm tall (approximately 1.30 x 1.89 inches), which is narrower and taller than a 2x2 inch US photo.
Can I wear glasses or earrings in a Chinese visa photo?
No. Glasses, tinted lenses, hats, large earrings, and lip/brow piercings should be removed, and both eyebrows and ears must be completely visible.
How many 33x48mm Chinese visa photos fit on a 4x6 print?
Eight 33x48mm photos fit neatly in a 4x2 grid on one 4x6 inch (1800x1200 px) drugstore print with scissor trim lines.