White background, no glasses, open forehead (hair not covering it), a colored or dark top (not white), good quality, and taken within the last 6 months.
Tools
China Visa Photo: Online From Your Phone
Free tool to create a China visa photo straight from your phone camera. The face frame helps you center, and the checklist enforces the rules: white background, open forehead, no glasses. Download a watermarked copy or save a clean one to your account.
China Visa Photo
Take or upload a face photo that meets the visa application requirements.
Example of a correct photo
Correct
What to avoid:
Glasses
White top
Forehead covered
Photo requirements
- White background, no glasses
- Forehead visible — hair does not cover it
- Colored or dark top — not white (it merges with the background)
- Taken within the last 6 months, good quality
A printed photo is not required — it is uploaded online to the COVA system.
Frequently Asked Questions
A white top merges with the white background and the shoulder outline disappears — such photos get rejected. Choose colored or dark clothing.
No. A printed photo is not required — the image is uploaded online to the COVA system during the application.
The photo is processed on your device. If you are logged in, a clean copy is securely saved to your account. Guests can download a watermarked copy.
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