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United Kingdom vs China visa photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of visa photo requirements for United Kingdom and China, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
United Kingdom requires 35 × 45 mm while China requires 33 × 48 mm. The two specifications are NOT interchangeable — a photo accepted for one will be rejected by the other.
Specification table
| Attribute | United Kingdom | China |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 33 × 48 mm |
| Head height | 64–76% | 58–69% |
| Background | Plain neutral | Plain white |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | glasses prohibited |
| Authority | UK Visas and Immigration | Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of MFA China |
| Verification | Official — general | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
