Online version
Digital photo for online application
Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.
- JPEG file
- Maximum file size: 5 MB
- white background
- Head, shoulders and upper body correctly framed
🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Visa
Hong Kong visa photo, valid and ready in 30 seconds
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Included with your order
Two versions. One complete delivery.
Your Hong Kong visa photo order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.
Print version
Photo ready to print
A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.
- Official size: 42 × 52 mm (1.7 × 2 in)
- Prepared at 300 dpi
- Print-ready sheet included
- white background
Take a normal photo. We turn it into the official photo you need.
You don't need to understand the rules for Hong Kong visa photo. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.
Correct background
We replace your surroundings with the white background required for the application.
Properly framed face
We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.
Checked before download
We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.
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What to know about Hong Kong visa photo
Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) visa and entry permit forms ask for a recent full-face photo without a hat, between 40 × 50 and 45 × 55 mm. We prepare it at 42 × 52 mm and, for the rest of the photo, follow the standards ImmD itself applies to its travel documents.
From everyday portrait to compliant result: Hong Kong visa photo
We correct the framing and prepare the white background while preserving your natural appearance.
How it is actually submitted
If you apply electronically (e-Visa), you upload the photo as a file of up to 5 MB. If you use the paper form, you affix it in the space provided, for example on page 1 of ID 1003A. We deliver the digital file plus a print version.
How to prepare
Use a plain white background and even light, face the camera with a neutral expression and remove any hat. Better without glasses, to avoid glare and frames across the eyes. Trim the printed copy carefully so it stays between 40 × 50 and 45 × 55 mm.
Common rejection reasons
- Photo smaller than 40 × 50 mm or larger than 45 × 55 mm
- Hat or incomplete face
- File larger than 5 MB
- Old photo
- Dark or shadowed background
We check the requirements for you
You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.
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- Size
- 42 × 52 mm (1.7 × 2 in)
- Suitable for online submission?
- Yes
- Is it printable?
- Yes
- Background
- White
- File format
- JPEG · max. 5MB
What the photo must comply with
- Face the camera. Head straight and eyes looking directly at the camera, no tilting.
- Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smiling.
- Even lighting. No shadows on the face or background, no glare.
- Glasses. No glasses.
- Hats and caps. Head fully uncovered: this country does not allow any headwear, including religious garments.
- Filters and beauty retouching. The photo must faithfully show your current appearance.
- No head coverings of any kind are allowed.
Specific rules for Hong Kong
- Official size: between 40 × 50 mm and 45 × 55 mm (width × height); we prepare it at 42 × 52 mm, within that range.
- Recent photo, front view, full face and without a hat.
- Electronic application (e-Visa): colour image file of up to 5 MB.
- The same size applies to visit or transit (ID 1003A), employment (ID 990A), study (ID 995A) and dependants.
- ImmD publishes no background, glasses or head-size rule for visa photos. To be safe we follow its travel document standard: plain white background, no glasses and head centred.
How to get ready
1
Camera distance
Take the photo from at least 40 cm (16 in) away from your face. Ideally, have someone else take it for you.
2
Face the camera
Position your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face level.
3
Even lighting
Face a light source, such as an open window. Don't worry about the background — we'll replace it.
Photos that pass and photos that don't
Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.
Other document photos for Hong Kong
If you need to complete more than one application, prepare each photo to the exact size and rules of its document.
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Frequently asked questions about Hong Kong visa photo
What size should the photo be for Hong Kong visa photo?
It must be exactly 42 × 52 mm (1.7 × 2 in), with a white background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.
What color should the background be?
The background must be white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.
How is this photograph submitted?
The process uses a digital photo, but the final channel may depend on your category, nationality, agent or consulate. Check the instructions for your specific application.
Can I smile in the photo?
No. Hong Kong visa photo requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.
Can I wear glasses?
No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.
How much does Hong Kong visa photo cost and how long does it take?
It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.
Is it valid for the official application?
Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of Hong Kong. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.
Can I print it on paper?
Yes. Along with the digital photo you get a 10×15 cm (4×6 in) print template ready to print with 2, 4, 6 or 9 copies at any photo shop or kiosk.
Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?
The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.