The Chinese Embassy has introduced new passport photo requirements for all applications:

The new photo requirement must fit the following criteria:

• Be taken within the last 3 month

• Must have a white background and printed on high quality photo paper (33mm by 48mm in size)

• Provide a full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle

• You must be displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression with ears visible

• There must be no background light or shadows covering your face

• Neither spectacles nor head-wear is to be worn except for religious purposes

• You may not wear any jewellery including earrings and necklaces regardless of size

• You should not wear any garment identical to the photo background

• Your photograph should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

If you wish for further information or assistance please contact our Visadesk on 01224 261757 or visadesk@munrostravel.com.