Hong Kong passport photo size & requirements
A Hong Kong passport or visa photo must be 40 × 50 mm with a plain white background and the head filling 64–72% of the frame. Ohata auto-fits your photo to this exact spec — free, and entirely in your browser.
Official specification
HKSAR Passport (40 × 50 mm)
- Size
- 40 × 50 mm · 1.6 × 2 in
- Head height
- 64–72% of photo height
- Background
- Plain white
- Resolution
- 600 DPI
What your photo must show
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera
- Eyes open and clearly visible — no hair across the eyes
- Plain plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- No glare on glasses (or remove them); frames must not cover the eyes
- No hats or head coverings, except those worn daily for religious reasons
- Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months), in colour
Hong Kong passport photo FAQ
What size is a Hong Kong passport photo?
40 × 50 mm (1.57 × 1.97 in), with the head taking up 64–72% of the photo height.
What background colour is required?
A plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows behind the head.
Can I take a Hong Kong passport photo at home?
Yes. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall, then use Ohata to auto-fit your head to the 40 × 50 mm spec and export a single photo or a print-ready sheet — free.