China Visa Photo 33x48mm Checker for COVA Upload

Official China Visa Photo Dimensions & Requirements (33x48mm)

The Chinese visa photo has strict requirements that are more specific than many other visa formats. COVA-style checks can reject photos for visible jewelry, hidden ears, covered forehead, shadows, or a background that is not pure white.

• Dimensions: 33mm wide x 48mm high.
• Background: Pure white only.
• Jewelry: No earrings or necklaces allowed.
• Ears: Keep both ears visible — hair partially covering an ear is usually fine, but avoid hiding an ear completely.
• Forehead: Must be visible (no bangs covering eyebrows).

Why COVA Rejects China Visa Photos

The COVA (China Online Visa Application) form uses automated photo checks. The risky details are not just size: both ears, forehead visibility, jewelry, face shadows, and pure-white background all matter.

• Remove earrings, necklaces, visible piercings, and decorative accessories.
• Pull hair back so both ears and the forehead are visible.
• Use a pure white background with no shadows or color cast.
• Avoid glasses, filters, screenshots, and low-resolution copies.

Preview Before COVA Upload

The checker formats the photo to 33x48mm, cleans the background, and verifies strict visible-feature rules before payment, helping avoid a failed COVA upload attempt.