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Hong Kong SAR passport photo
The HKSAR passport photo is 40×50 mm — taller than the international 35×45 format — with the chin-to-crown measuring 32–36 mm against a plain white background. Hong Kong is stricter than most on coverings: no head dress of any kind, no frames across the eyes, hair clear of eyes and eyebrows.
- Size
- 40×50 mm
- Digital file
- 472×591 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 64–72%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
How it works
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Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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What is a Hong Kong SAR Passport photo?
A Hong Kong SAR passport photo is 40×50 mm — taller than the international standard — with the chin-to-crown at 32–36 mm on a plain white background. The Immigration Department's online and app routes alternatively accept camera photos of at least 1200×1600 pixels up to 5 MB.
Hong Kong's distinctive rule is the absolute ban on head dress — no coverings of any kind, one of the strictest positions worldwide — along with no frames across the eyes and no flash reflection. The HKID card, by contrast, involves no submitted photo at all: it is captured live at registration.
Applications through GovHK or the ImmD mobile app also accept camera photos of at least 1200×1600 pixels (up to 5 MB) or a scan of the 40×50 mm print. This page checks your framing against the ImmD geometry and delivers the exact 40×50 mm print sheet plus a high-resolution digital file.
Hong Kong SAR Passport photo requirements
| Size | 40×50 mm · 472×591 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 472×591px JPEG · max 5120 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 64–72% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Print 40×50 mm with chin-to-crown 32–36 mm; plain white background.
- ImmD online/app route accepts camera photos of minimum 1200×1600 px (≤5 MB) or a scan of the 40×50 mm print — re-verify aspect handling before page publish.
- No head dress at all (stricter than most); no frames across the eyes.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (472×591px, under 5120 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 472×591px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 64–72% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Hong Kong passport photo?
40 mm wide by 50 mm high in print, with the head (chin to crown) at 32–36 mm on a plain white background. The ImmD's online route alternatively accepts a camera photo of at least 1200×1600 pixels.
Are head coverings allowed?
No — the ImmD requires no head dress at all, one of the strictest rules worldwide. Hair must be clear of the eyes and eyebrows, and there must be no flash reflection on the face.
Is the HKID card photo the same?
No — the Hong Kong identity card photo is captured live at the registration office, so there's nothing to submit. This spec is for the HKSAR passport.
Glasses?
Permitted only if the frames don't cross the eyes and there's no reflection on the lenses. Tinted lenses are not acceptable.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07