CONSULATE COMPLIANT
DS-160 Spec Guaranteed
"Formatted specifically for the US Chicago Consulate digital upload & physical print standards."
🇨🇳 English / 中文 Support
Praecipua Mobile Photo Services provides professional, on-site visa and passport photo sessions for individuals and families across the Greater St. Louis Metro Area and Illinois Metro East.
We come directly to your residence or office in Belleville, St. Louis, O'Fallon, and Edwardsville to deliver high-resolution digital files formatted to exact DS-160 and consular specifications.
Why Choose Praecipua? / 为什么选择 Praecipua?
🏠 Mobile Home Visit / 上门服务
We come directly to your home or office in Belleville, St. Louis, O'Fallon, Edwardsville, and surrounding communities.
🇨🇳 Bilingual Support / 双语支持
Our staff provides seamless English and Chinese (Mandarin) assistance to guide you through the photo process.
✅ Consulate Ready / 符合领馆要求
Every photograph is strictly formatted for US Chicago Consulate DS-160 requirements and international standards.
⚡ Rapid Delivery / 快速交付
Receive digital files in correct pixel ratios, background brightness, and file size parameters right after editing.
Pricing / 套餐价格
Basic / 基础版
$35
- 1 High-Res Photo - 1 张高清照片
- White Background - 纯白背景
- JPG Format - JPG格式 (DS-160适用)
- Basic Retouching - 基础修图
Standard / 标准版
$55
- 2-3 Photos - 2-3 张照片
- Multiple Formats - 多格式 (JPG/PDF/TIFF)
- Light Retouching - 轻度修图
- Secure Download Link - 安全下载链接
Premium / 高级版
$80+
- 4+ Photos - 4 张以上照片
- High-Res TIFF/PNG - 超高清格式
- Background Removal/Editing - 背景移除/精修
- Physical Print Option - 打印服务 (可选)
Payment Terms / 支付方式
Cash or Check upon arrival / 现场支付现金或支票
We accept exact change for cash, personal checks, or cashier's checks. A digital receipt is provided after payment.
💵 Cash | 📄 Check | 💳 Optional Digital Payment (+2% fee)
Schedule Your Photo Session / 预约拍摄
Government Guidelines & Compliance Standards
Explore the official references driving our photo specifications. These verified resources outline the exact requirements needed to ensure your application photos pass compliance without delay.
Official Portals & Diplomatic Missions
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China Online Visa Application (COVA) Portal
Website: cova.mfa.gov.cn
Description: The primary electronic system operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It hosts the automated AI photo-validation tool for digital JPEG uploads (354–472 px × 420–560 px).
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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States
Website: us.china-embassy.gov.cn
Description: The official diplomatic hub providing jurisdictional visa updates, downloadable photo requirement visual posters, and consular processing rules for US applicants.
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Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)
Website: visaforchina.cn
Description: The designated service agency handling physical document submissions. Details physical print paper requirements (glossy photographic paper, non-folding, zero blemishes).
Biometric & Technical Specifications
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Photo Standard
Document Reference: Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application (Consular Department of the MFA, P.R. China)
Parameters Defined: 33 mm × 48 mm overall print size, 28 mm–33 mm head height (chin to crown), 15 mm–22 mm head width, 3 mm–5 mm top head clearance, and pure white background requirements.
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ICAO Document 9303 (Machine Readable Travel Documents)
Publisher: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Website: icao.int
Description: The international technical benchmark for biometric facial recognition, eye line placement, shadowless lighting, and posture control used in international passport software.
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U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs
Website: travel.state.gov
Description: Official standard for US passport photos (2 × 2 inches / 51 mm × 51 mm). Used as an official reference point to highlight why standard US passport photos are non-compliant for Chinese visas.