As per the instruction from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People Republic of China, the following requirements of the photo should be satisfied for China Visa (effective 5th December 2016):
1- Color photograph on white background, taken within the last 6 months.
2- Photo size: 48 mm x 33 mm, width of head: 15 mm to 22 mm, height of head: 20 mm to 33 mm.