The photo must be in colour and taken within the last 6 months. Eyeglasses are allowed, unless they are thick-rimmed, tinted or show glare. Hats and head wear are only for religious reasons, and must not hide the facial features. Print on glossy photo paper.
Read from the official source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Singapore): photo requirements. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.
More forms for China: China: Chinese visa (COVA online application upload) (digital).
The form asks for 33 x 48 mm.
The form says: white, no edge frame.
They were read from the official source, Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Singapore): photo requirements, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.