Hong Kong Visit Visa Photo in Ireland
40 × 50 mm · white background · Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Hong Kong Visit Visa photos are printed at 40 by 50 mm, the size the Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR works with. Avoid heavy make-up and very dark or very light clothing. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 50 mm height. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Our service frames the Hong Kong Visit Visa photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 40 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 64–72% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No frame across the eyes and no flash reflection on the glasses. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. No head dress (Immigration Department photo guidance); religious or medical coverings are not addressed. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | One recent photograph, not smaller than 50 x 40 mm and not larger than 55 x 45 mm (we deliver 40 x 50 mm); Plain white background, full frontal face, centred; Chin to crown 32-36 mm with enough headroom; No hair across the eyes or eyebrows; no shadow; not too light or too dark; Avoid heavy make-up and very dark or very light clothing |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Hong Kong Visit Visa photos
What size is a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo?
Hong Kong Visit Visa photos are 40 × 50 mm. The head should fill 64–72% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo?
Yes. No frame across the eyes and no flash reflection on the glasses.
Can I smile in a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. No head dress (Immigration Department photo guidance); religious or medical coverings are not addressed.
Can I take a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Hong Kong Visit Visa photo cost in Ireland?
€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR (immd.gov.hk).
Rules last checked against Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR on 12 October 2026.
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