Visa · Hong Kong

Hong Kong Visa / Entry Permit Photo

Hong Kong photo is 40x50mm (4x5cm), plain white background, clear full-frontal face. Chin-to-crown 32–36mm, no head dress, avoid heavy make-up and overly light/dark clothing.

Photo difficulty5/10

Photo specs

Print size	40 × 50 mm (4 × 5 cm)
Background	Plain white (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Chin to crown 32–36 mm, with sufficient headroom
Quantity	Usually 2 identical photos per the application form
Recency	Recent photo

40 × 50 mm (4 × 5 cm) · Chin to crown 32–36 mm, with sufficient headroom

Detailed rules

Head dressDo not wear head dress

Frame across eyes / reflectionRejected if a frame crosses the eyes or there is flash reflection on face/glasses

Heavy make-upAvoid heavy make-up and overly light/dark clothing

Full-frontal face, centredFull frontal face clearly shown, centred, not off-centre

Plain white backgroundPlain white background with sufficient headroom

Common rejection reasons

Glasses frame across the eyes or glare causing rejection
Overly light clothing blending into the white background
Head off-centre or insufficient headroom

Photo difficulty

Plain white background and headroom framing
Rules on glasses over eyes and make-up/clothing

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Hong Kong visa photo?

40x50mm (4x5cm), plain white background, chin-to-crown 32–36mm.

Do I need to remove glasses for a Hong Kong visa photo?

The frame must not cross the eyes and there must be no glare. Removing glasses is safest.

Official sources

Immigration Department, HKSAR (immd.gov.hk) — Photo Requirements for Travel Document — Verified on 04/07/2026
Immigration Department, HKSAR (immd.gov.hk) — Visit Visa / Entry Permit — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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