🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa Application 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 Visa Application 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 |
| 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 visa application 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 40×50mm, different from the US 2×2 inch format
Non-white background — Background must be plain white with no shadows or patterns
Subject not centered — Face must be centered and not tilted in any direction
Hair covering face — Hair must not cover eyes or eyebrows
Flash reflection — No flash reflections allowed on face or eyeglasses
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months
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 visa photo?
40×50mm (4×5cm). This is the same size used for Hong Kong passports and ID cards. For digital submission, the minimum resolution is 1200×1600 pixels.
Can I wear glasses in my Hong Kong visa photo?
Yes, but the lenses must not be tinted and there should be no flash reflection on the glasses. Frames must not obscure your eyes.
What background color is required?
Plain white background, free from shadows and patterns. The Immigration Department may reject photos with non-white backgrounds.
Can I submit my Hong Kong visa photo digitally?
Yes. For online applications, submit a JPEG file of maximum 5MB. If using a scanner, scan at 600dpi. If using a digital camera, the image must be at least 1200×1600 pixels.
Is the Hong Kong visa photo the same as passport photo?
Yes, Hong Kong visa and passport photos follow the same 40×50mm requirements set by the HKSAR Immigration Department based on ICAO biometric standards.
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Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
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Related Documents
Official source: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/residents/immigration/traveldoc/photorequirements.html