Crop a photo to 33 × 48 mm — China residence permit
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a China residence permit. Ready to print or upload.
Upload your photo
The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 33 × 48 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 50–66%
- Save the 33 × 48 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 390 × 567 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 780 × 1134 px |
| Aspect ratio | 11:16 |
| Head, share of height | 50–66% of photo height |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Plain white background. |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only if eyes are fully visible and there are no reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain white
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 390 × 567 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 33×48mm (Chinese unique size) | Reprint at China-specific 33×48mm |
| Digital file outside 40-120KB | Re-encode within COVA limits |
| Background patterns or shadows | Re-shoot against plain white backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
China-specific things to know
- Same 33×48mm UNIQUE size as Chinese visa
- Z-visa holders apply within 30 days of arrival
- PSB on-site biometric capture (fingerprints + photo)
- Validity 90 days to 5 years based on employment contract
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 9 (3 × 3) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: State Council of China / National Immigration Administration. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The State Council guide lists a 33 × 48 mm bareheaded color ID photo for residence permit applications.
- The State Council guide specifies a recent photo against a white background.
- The NIA photo-upload guide warns against beautification, filters, strong shadows, glare, blocked eyebrows, blocked ears and glasses reflection.
Questions people ask before cropping
33 × 48 mm. 50–66% of photo height.
390 × 567 px (300 dpi) · 780 × 1134 px (600 dpi).
50–66% of photo height.
Plain white background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain white A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 390 × 567 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.