Come to our studio or upload your own photos to us.
Chinese Passport and Visa Photos
We provide passport and visa photos to meet all of the Chinese authorities regulations.
Glasses may be worn if they do not reflect any lights
Background is white or light blue
Facial expression must be neutral
Make up must not be excessive
Head scarves must not cover any of the face
Smiling and showing of teeth is not allowed
You can come to our studio without an appointment or, if you prefer, you can book an appointment by calling
07539493533
or by using the booking form below.
If you cannot attend our studio, you can upload your own photographs using the form further down this page, and we will convert them to the required standard.
Chinese passport/visa photo sets cost £6.00
You will receive a set of 4 photographs. Also, the image will be emailed to you so you have the option of applying for your visa online. Additional sets of prints cost £3.00 per set.
Passport & Visa Photo Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding our passport and visa photography service, please enter them in the box above.
Enter either your email address or telephone number depending upon how you would like us to contact you.
Passport & Visa Photo Booking
Booking is not essential, but If you would like to book a time slot for your passport photographs, fill in your details above.
If we are busy at your chosen time, we will propose an alternative time.
Enter your email or telephone number so that we can contact you.
If you cannot come to our studio
You can use the form below to upload your own photographs.
Simply fill in your details, then click on the 'Upload Photos' button.
You can upload several photos, and photos of more than one person at the same time.
Once you have sent your images to us, we will inform you of their suitability. If they are suitable, you will be sent a link via email to our secure payment page, so that you can pay for your photos.
Upon receipt of payment, your photos will be mailed to you immediately by first class post.
Or Just Email Your Photos
If you'd prefer, you can just email your photo or photos to passports@uk-photo.com
Just state the country and any other details you consider relevant. It is best to send a few photographs. That way we can pick the one that is most suitable. Once we have received your suitable photos, we will send you a payment link and post your photos on receipt of payment.
Chinese Passport and Visa photo requirements
You don't need to worry about these specifications too much. If you're coming to our studio, we take care of all of these measurements. If you upload your images, we will ensure that they meet the correct specifications. You only need to follow these rules when taking your own pictures:
Background should be a plain, light wall or sheet (we will convert it to the required white or light blue).
Spectacles should not be worn if the frames are small, the lenses are tinted, or the lenses reflect any light from the camera flash.
Hats, scarves and other head gear can only be worn for religious reasons and should not obscure any part of the face.
A neutral expression is required with the mouth closed.
Previously, American size (2x2 inch) photos were accepted for visa applications and European type (35x45mm) also.
Now the Chinese Visa photos use the same specs as the Chinese passport photos.
Photos at our studio
Our studio is on the first floor of the Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet. The Mill lies between Stockport and Manchester.
For studio passport photos, your prints will be ready within ten minutes of having your photo taken.
We will show you the photos on the camera's screen and we will take several more if you are not completely happy with the image.
Once you are happy with your picture, we will process your photographs. In the ten minutes it takes, you can browse around the store or go for refreshments in the cafe or tea rooms.