Take or upload a photo. We prepare and check it so your Hong Kong work or study visa photo is compliant and ready to submit online.
198,542+ photos already taken
Included with your order
Your Hong Kong work or study visa photo order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.
Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.
A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.
You don't need to understand the rules for Hong Kong work or study visa photo. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.
We replace your surroundings with the plain white background required for the application.
We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.
We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.
Verified official information
Hong Kong employment, talent and study visas (GEP, ASMTP, Top Talent Pass, IANG, students and dependants) are mainly applied for online through GovHK, uploading a recent colour photo of up to 5 MB. On paper forms, the photo must be between 40 × 50 mm and 45 × 55 mm.
We correct the framing and prepare the plain white background while preserving your natural appearance.
We deliver the 1280 × 1600 px digital file to upload on GovHK plus a template to print the 40 × 50 mm copy if you submit the paper form.
Stand in front of a light wall with even light and take the photo at eye level. To avoid rejection, it's best without glasses and with a neutral expression.
You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.
Take the photo from at least 40 cm (16 in) away from your face. Ideally, have someone else take it for you.
Position your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face level.
Face a light source, such as an open window. Don't worry about the background — we'll replace it.
Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.
If you need to complete more than one application, prepare each photo to the exact size and rules of its document.
Secure payment
Get your photo ready for your application and use your Imagokit dashboard for the next 7 days.
7 days of Imagokit Unlimited
$1.95
7 days of access to Imagokit from your dashboard.
Today you'll pay $1.95 and get 7 days of full access to Imagokit. After that, your subscription renews at $49.95/month until you cancel. You can cancel at any time.
It must be exactly 40 × 50 mm (1.6 × 2 in), with a plain white background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.
The background must be plain white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.
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.
No. Hong Kong work or study visa photo requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.
No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.
It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.
Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of Hong Kong. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.
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.
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.
