Mission visa size
33 × 48 mm
Chinese embassy guidance writes the dimensions as 48 mm high by 33 mm wide.
Reviewed against Macao SAR Government and Chinese mission guidance on 17 July 2026
Macao visa photo requirements33 × 48 mm visa or 1.5-inch prior authorization
A Macao visa filed through a Chinese mission uses one recent 33 × 48 mm colour photo. A direct application for Prior Authorization to Enter instead requires two recent 1.5-inch photos and accepts colour or black-and-white.
Background and crop only. PassPhoto never changes facial features or identity.
Chinese mission visa
33 × 48 mm
One recent colour photo attached to the form.
Prior authorization
Two 1.5-inch photos
Colour or black-and-white accepted.
Shared appearance
Full face, no hat, white
Use a recent, clearly identifiable image.
Choose the application route first
The 33 × 48 mm maker follows the Chinese mission visa route. Prior Authorization to Enter uses a separate 1.5-inch format, while an entry permit on arrival does not publish the same photo rule. Background replacement remains available.
Official requirements
Match the photo to the application route
Macao distinguishes visas issued through Chinese diplomatic missions from Prior Authorization to Enter handled by the Macao Public Security Police Force.
Mission visa quantity
One colour photo
Affix it to the official Macao SAR visa application form.
Mission visa appearance
Recent, front view
White background and no head covering are required by the reviewed mission guidance.
Prior authorization
Two 1.5-inch photos
Recent, full-face, no-hat and white-background; colour or black-and-white is accepted.
Submission method
Printed photos
The official sources reviewed here describe form attachment or physical submission.
Route control
Check eligibility first
Many visitors are exempt or can use an entry permit on arrival instead of applying in advance.
Three entry routes
Visa, prior authorization, or arrival permit
Chinese embassy or consulate
One 33 × 48 mm colour print
The reviewed official mission pages require a recent, front-view, white-background, bareheaded image attached to the Macao visa form.
Current mission guidanceMacao prior authorization
Two 1.5-inch photos
The Macao SAR Government accepts colour or black-and-white photos for this route, provided they are recent, full-face, no-hat, and white-background.
Prior Authorization requirementsEntry permit on arrival
Checkpoint instructions apply
Eligible visitors can apply at the checkpoint. The current government page does not publish a standalone photo dimension for that arrival workflow.
Official entry informationBackground replacement is available
The official Macao visa and Prior Authorization sources reviewed here do not explicitly prohibit background replacement. PassPhoto creates a white background and 33 × 48 mm crop without changing skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity.
Make a Macao visa photoMacao visa photo FAQ
What size is a Macao visa photo?
For a Macao SAR visa submitted through a Chinese embassy or consulate, official mission pages require one recent colour photo measuring 33 x 48 mm. The official wording commonly lists the height first as 48 mm x 33 mm.
What photo is required for Prior Authorization to Enter Macao?
The Macao SAR Government requires two recent 1.5-inch, full-face, no-hat, white-background photos. They may be colour or black-and-white. This is a separate route from a visa submitted through a Chinese mission.
Is 1.5 inch the same as 35 x 45 mm in Macao?
Macao government identification guidance defines its 1.5-inch format as 35 x 45 mm, but the Prior Authorization page itself only says 1.5-inch and does not print millimetres. Ask the Residence and Stay Affairs Department if your receiving officer needs an exact millimetre confirmation.
Does a visa on arrival require printed photos?
The official entry-permit-on-arrival page explains eligibility and fees but does not publish a standalone photo specification. Follow the checkpoint instructions. Do not assume the advance 33 x 48 mm or Prior Authorization photo rules automatically apply at the border.
Can PassPhoto replace the background?
Yes. The official visa and Prior Authorization sources reviewed here do not explicitly prohibit background replacement. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop, never skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. Confirm the receiving mission or Macao authority before using the edited result.
What is the Macao visa photo size in pixels?
The Macao visa sources reviewed here specify a printed 33 x 48 mm image and do not publish one upload pixel requirement. Use digital dimensions only if the official filing route publishes them.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Macao visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a downloadable crop and white background. You arrange printing, attach the required copy or copies, and submit through the Chinese mission or Macao authority handling your application.
Official sources
Verify your eligibility and receiving route
Many nationalities do not need an advance visa, while others must apply through a Chinese mission. Confirm the correct route before preparing or printing photos.
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto supplies a downloadable image. It does not print, submit, or guarantee acceptance. Arrange the correct number of prints and follow the Chinese mission or Macao authority handling your application.