Hong Kong (HKSAR) passport photo size and rules
Hong Kong (HKSAR) passport photos must be 40 × 50 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to top of head. Background rule: “The photograph should have a plain white background.”. Source checked 2026-10-20.
Official measurements
| Photo size | 40 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32–36 mm — official wording: “The size from chin to crown for the person in the photograph should be 32mm to 36mm.” |
| Background | The photograph should have a plain white background. |
| Our HD file | 472 × 591 px at 300 dpi (prints at exactly 40 × 50 mm) |
Other rules from the official page
- There should be sufficient headroom.
- Hair across eyes or eyebrows is a rejection reason
Exact wording
“The size of the photograph must be 40mm (width) X 50mm (height).”
“The size from chin to crown for the person in the photograph should be 32mm to 36mm.”
“The photograph should have a plain white background.”
Source
Checked 2026-10-20. Rules can change — the receiving office's current rules are final. Private Apps is not affiliated with any government.
How our maker fits these rules
The app measures your head from chin to the top of your hair and crops and scales your own photo so the head sits in the middle of the allowed 32–36 mm range. It does not change the background, retouch or rotate anything — so take the photo in front of a plain wall that matches the background rule above. The checklist tells you if the background, head tilt or framing need a retake, and the free preview lets you inspect the result first.