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Hong Kong SAR Passport photo requirements
40×50mmA Hong Kong SAR Passport photo is 40×50 mm, with the head 32.0–36.0 mm from chin to crown (64%–72% of the height). Background: white or light grey. Source: the issuing authority (www.immd.gov.hk), checked 22 August 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 40×50 mm
- Head height
- 64%–72% of photo height32.0–36.0 mm
- Background
- White or light grey
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.immd.gov.hk. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 22 August 2026
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Questions
What size is a Hong Kong SAR Passport photo?
40×50 mm.
How big should the head be in a Hong Kong SAR Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 64%–72% of the photo height, which is 32.0–36.0 mm.
What background does a Hong Kong SAR Passport photo need?
White or light grey.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.immd.gov.hk), last checked on 22 August 2026.