Hong Kong SAR Visa/ID Photo Requirements
The complete spec for a Hong Kong SAR Visa/ID photo, and how to hit it at home.
| Print size | 40 × 50 or 35 × 45 per scheme mm |
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| Digital | — |
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| Head height | Standard |
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| Background | White |
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| Fine print | Immigration Department specifies per scheme — confirm the exact notice. |
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How to shoot it
- Daylight facing a window, plain white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
- Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
- Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
- Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.
Other specs
FAQ
What size is a Hong Kong SAR Visa/ID photo?
40 × 50 or 35 × 45 per scheme millimetres (— in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Standard of the frame.
What background does the Hong Kong SAR Visa/ID photo need?
White. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Immigration Department specifies per scheme — confirm the exact notice.