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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.

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Size
40×50 mm
Digital file
472×591 px JPEG
Background
white
Head height
64–72%
Price
€5.99 · once

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  • Head size62.4% · 50–69%
  • Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
  • Backgroundwhite · σ 6
  • Lightingeven
  • Resolution1832px

MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED

Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.

How our Hong Kong SAR Passport photo tool works

Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official Hong Kong SAR Passport specification (40×50 mm, 472×591 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.

  1. Add your photo

    A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.

  2. See every measurement

    Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.

  3. Fix what's off

    Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.

  4. Download your files

    Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.

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. Frames across the eyes and flash reflection are also disallowed. 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

Size40×50 mm · 472×591 px @300 DPI
Digital file472×591px JPEG · max 5120 KB
Backgroundwhite
Head height64–72% of frame height
Digital uploadaccepted
Background editingnot permitted, so we leave yours as it is
  • 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

Hong Kong SAR Passport photos that pass the checks

  • Woman with grey hair and thin silver glasses against a plain pale background
    Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible
  • Young man in a plain grey t-shirt against a plain pale background
    Even light, plain background, neutral expression
  • Baby photographed from above on a plain sheet, eyes open
    Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet
  • Man wearing a kippah, full face visible, against a plain pale background
    Religious head covering with the full face visible
  • Woman with braided hair worn back, against a plain pale background
    Hair back, forehead and both ears clear

Hong Kong SAR Passport photos that don't pass

  • Woman with her head tilted and a hard shadow falling across the wall behind her
    Head tilted, hard shadow on the background
  • Man photographed from too far away, head small in the frame
    Taken too far away, head too small in the frame
  • Baby with an adult's hand supporting the head, visible in the frame
    Someone else's hand in the frame
  • Woman photographed in a living room with patterned wallpaper and a framed picture behind her
    Patterned wall and furniture behind

Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.

What you get for €5.99

  • High-resolution file in the exact spec (472×591px, under 5120 KB)
  • Printable compliance report with everything we measured
  • Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
A 10x15 cm print sheet of four identical photos with cut lines, next to a pair of scissors
Your print sheet: 4 copies with cut lines, ready for any photo kiosk

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 use PassportClerk for your Hong Kong SAR Passport photo

Convenience
Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
Built from the official specification
Every measurement on this page comes from the official Hong Kong SAR Passport requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
Works from any phone
Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
You see the numbers
Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
Private, then deleted
We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.

If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.

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 taken 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.

How we handle compliance

  • We check 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.
  • What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.

official requirements · verified 2026-07

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