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Requirements

Photo size40 × 50 mm  (1.57 × 1.97 in)
Head height64–72% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white
Digital size1200 × 1600 px, up to 5 MB
File formatjpeg
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses frames must not cross the eyes. Flash reflections on the face or glasses are not accepted.

Source: Immigration Department, HKSAR. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • Face the camera directly.
    should show your full frontal face with clear facial features immd.gov.hk
  • Hair must not cover the face.
    With hair across eyes or eyebrows immd.gov.hk
  • No shadows on the face or background.
    With shadow immd.gov.hk
  • Glasses frames must not cross the eyes.
    Wearing a frame across eyes immd.gov.hk
  • Flash reflections on the face or glasses are not accepted.
    Seen with flash reflection on face/glasses immd.gov.hk

Questions

What size is a Hong Kong passport photo?
40 × 50 mm (1.57 × 1.97 in). A digital file is 1200 × 1600 px.
Can I take a Hong Kong passport photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 40 × 50 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

Take your Hong Kong passport photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.