🇭🇰Hong Kong Passport Photo for $1
Get a compliant 40 × 50 mm (1.6" × 2") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
1200×1600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Hong Kong Passport Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 40 × 50 mm (1.6" × 2") |
| Digital size | 1200 × 1600 px |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 32-36mm from chin to crown with adequate headroom |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 5120 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect passport photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size — Must be exactly 40×50mm, different from both US (2×2 inch) and European (35×45mm) formats
Subject not centered — Face must be centered in the frame with adequate headroom
Hair across eyes — Hair must not obstruct eyes or eyebrows
Flash reflection — No flash reflections allowed on face or glasses
Non-white background — Background must be plain white with no patterns or shadows
Photo too light or too dark — Even lighting required with no shadows on face
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 40 × 50 mm (1.6" × 2").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 1200×1600px |
| Max file size | 5120 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (3:4) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Hong Kong passport photo?
40×50mm (4×5cm). This is a unique format — larger than the European 35×45mm and different from the US 2×2 inch square format.
Can I wear glasses in my Hong Kong passport photo?
Yes, but with restrictions. Glasses frames must not cross over your eyes, there must be no flash reflection on the lenses, and your eyes must be clearly visible.
What are the digital photo requirements for online submission?
JPEG format, maximum 5MB file size, minimum 1200×1600 pixels. For scanned photos, use 600dpi at 40×50mm size.
Is Hong Kong passport photo the same as China passport photo?
No. Hong Kong HKSAR passport requires 40×50mm while China passport uses 33×48mm. Different specifications apply.
Can I take my passport photo at the Immigration Department?
Yes. Free photo-taking service is available at Travel Document Submission Kiosks with no booking required.
Ready to create your passport photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Related Documents
Official source: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/residents/immigration/traveldoc/photorequirements.html