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HKSAR passport applications go through the Immigration Department (入境事務處) — either online via GovHK for renewals or in person at the Immigration Tower in Wan Chai for first-time applicants. The photo spec is 40×50mm with a plain white or off-white background — distinct from the mainland PRC passport (33×48mm). Here is how the common options compare.
HKSAR passport applications run through the Immigration Department's e-Passport system. Adult renewals can be completed entirely online via GovHK — you upload a JPEG meeting the 40×50mm spec (472×591 pixels at 300 DPI) and the printed passport is mailed to you within 6 working days. First-time applicants, minors, and replacement applications still require an in-person visit to the Immigration Tower or a district office, where you bring two identical printed photos.
The Immigration Department checks the photo against ICAO Doc 9303 plus HKSAR-specific tolerances. The HKSAR scanner is stricter than the mainland PRC system on aspect ratio (40:50 = 0.8) but more permissive on background — slight off-white and light grey both pass, unlike the pure-white-only PRC rule. Glasses are allowed if there is no reflection and the eye region is fully visible.
For Hong Kong residents living abroad, the Chinese Embassy or Consulate of your jurisdiction handles HKSAR passport renewals (NOT the PRC passport service — these are separate counters). The spec remains 40×50mm regardless of where you apply.
The most common rejection. Applicants who previously held a PRC passport, or who used a generic "ICAO passport photo" preset, end up with 33×48mm or 35×45mm photos. The HKSAR Immigration scanner rejects anything other than 40×50mm. Specify "Hong Kong, not China" when ordering.
Plain white or off-white is required. Light grey and very light blue technically pass under the ICAO 9303 tolerance HK follows, but cream, beige, and any visible colour cast trigger rejection. The on-site Immigration Tower lighting eliminates this risk.
Hong Kong allows glasses for HKSAR passport photos (unlike mainland China since 2023, the US since 2023, and France) — but only if there is no lens reflection and both eyes are fully visible. Thick frames, tinted lenses, and sunglasses are not allowed. If your glasses produce any visible glare, remove them.
Neutral expression required — mouth closed, no teeth visible. The HKSAR Immigration scanner uses facial recognition that smiles distort. Children under 6 are given some leeway; adults are not.
The eyebrows must be fully visible. Fringe and side hair must not obscure the eye region or the jawline outline. Ears do not need to be visible (unlike the mainland PRC requirement), giving HK applicants slightly more styling flexibility.
The Immigration Department requires the photo to be less than 6 months old. There is no embedded date, so officers compare visible aging against your previous HKSAR ID and passport. Significant changes in hair length or weight trigger closer review.
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