Hong Kong · Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR · Verified October 22, 2026
Hong Kong Passport Photo — 40×50 mm, Free Maker
- 40×50 mm
- JPG
- Plain white
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Drop a photo and ExactFit turns it into a Hong Kong Passport Photo that meets Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR's rules. For citizens of Hong Kong applying or renewing.
Hong Kong Passport Photo requirements
| Document | HKSAR passport — paper application |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR (Hong Kong) |
| Print size | 40 × 50 mm |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | Plain white |
| Head height | 64–72% of photo height (32–36 mm) |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Submitted as | Printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- 40 mm wide × 50 mm high, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown and space above the head.
- Plain white background.
- No head covering; avoid heavy make-up and very dark or very light clothing.
- Face centred, eyes not covered by hair or glasses frames, no flash glare or shadows, not too light or too dark.
- Don't fold, staple, clip or write on the photo.
How to take a Hong Kong Passport Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Take off your glasses unless you have a medical reason to wear them.
- 6Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.
Tips specific to this document
- For online or app applications, a camera image of at least 1200 × 1600 pixels, JPEG, up to 5 MB is required — use the online version of this page.
Questions people ask
What size is a Hong Kong Passport Photo?
Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR requires 40×50 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 64–72% of the photo height — 32 to 36 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background colour is required?
Plain white, plain and without shadows or patterns. If your wall isn't plain, ExactFit can replace the background on your device.
Can I wear glasses?
Face centred, eyes not covered by hair or glasses frames, no flash glare or shadows, not too light or too dark.
Can I take a Hong Kong Passport Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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