China
China Visa Photo (COVA)
JPEG, 40–120 KB, 354 × 472 px minimum, white background.
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China Visa Photo (COVA)
China- Dimensions
- 354 × 472 px minimum
- File size
- 40 KB – 120 KB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on China Online Visa Application (COVA), since requirements change without notice.
Drop your file hereFace the camera against a plain, evenly lit wall
| Pixel dimensions | min 354 × 472 px, max 420 × 560 px |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 3:4 |
| Maximum file size | 120 KB |
| Minimum file size | 40 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white |
| Head height | 70–80% of image height |
Every rule
- JPEG between 40 KB and 120 KB, a genuine window, not just a ceiling.
- Minimum 354 × 472 px, maximum 420 × 560 px.
- Pure white background.
- No glasses, ears visible, neutral expression.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
File compressed to 25 KB and rejected.
COVA has one of the tightest windows anywhere: below 40 KB fails and above 120 KB fails. The file must land inside the band.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
China Online Visa Application (COVA) ↗