Hong Kong Visa Photo Size: 40 × 50 mm (4 × 5 cm), the HKSAR Passport Photo Rule
Official rules: 40 × 50 mm, background: plain white. Source: immd.gov.hk, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Hong Kong Visa photo size at a glance
The Hong Kong Visa photo is 40 × 50 mm, on a plain white background.
| Printed size | 40 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 40 × 50 mm · 4 × 5 cm · 1.57 × 1.97 in · 472 × 591 px at 300 DPI · 945 × 1181 px at 600 DPI · ratio 4:5 |
| Pixels (official rule) | None for visas; the passport rule is at least 1200 × 1600 pixels |
| File size | Not stated in the official rules |
| Background | Plain white |
| Head size | 64% to 72% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | immd.gov.hk |
| Checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Hong Kong Visa photo
Hong Kong's Immigration Department takes visa and entry permit applications online, and you can use the camera of a phone or another device to take pictures of the required photo and documents, then upload the files. If the application is approved, you pay the issue fee online and download or print the e-Visa yourself. The department's photo rules are written for HKSAR travel documents, last revised in August 2026, and this page follows them for visas too.
Those rules ask for a photograph 40 mm wide and 50 mm high, with 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown and a plain white background. Do not wear a head dress, and avoid heavy make-up and very dark or very light clothing. Photos are rejected for a frame across the eyes, hair across the eyes or eyebrows, or flash reflection on the face or glasses. A digital passport photo can be a JPEG of 5 MB or less, scanned at 600 dpi or taken with a camera at 1200 × 1600 pixels or more.
Sources, checked 5 Oct 2026: Photograph Requirements for Travel Document (Immigration Department) and Electronic Services for Visa Application (Immigration Department).
How to make your Hong Kong Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain white). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Hong Kong Visa photo?
The photo is 40 × 50 mm. Official pixel rule: None for visas; the passport rule is at least 1200 × 1600 pixels. SafeResize makes a 1280 × 1600 pixel file that meets it.
What is the Hong Kong Visa photo size in cm, inches and pixels?
40 × 50 mm is 4 × 5 cm or 1.57 × 1.97 inches, in a 4:5 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 472 × 591 pixels, and at 600 DPI 945 × 1181 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Hong Kong Visa photo need to be?
The official rules do not state a file size. SafeResize shows the size of your file before you download it, so you can compare it with what the application screen asks for.
What background colour does the Hong Kong Visa photo need?
Plain white. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Hong Kong Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 64% to 72% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Is the Hong Kong Visa photo the same for Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants?
Yes. The photo rules on immd.gov.hk do not change with nationality, so Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants follow the same ones. Which visa you can apply for does depend on your nationality, and a visa centre in your country may add its own checklist.
What else do the Hong Kong Visa photo rules say?
Full front view of the face, centred, with space above the head. Chin to top of head 32–36 mm on a 40 × 50 mm photo. No headwear or heavy make-up. No frames across the eyes, hair over the eyes or eyebrows, flash glare or shadows. Phone-camera photos can be uploaded.
Which file format should I use?
Not stated for visas (JPG is safest). SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Please note: Hong Kong publishes no photo rule for visa uploads, so follow the passport photo rule shown here.
Source: immd.gov.hk, checked 5 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
More tools for this photo
- Passport photo 4 × 6 template several copies on one 4 × 6 inch print
- Check my file test your file against these rules before you upload it
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