Canadian Passport & PR Photo Studio in Hong Kong
Passport & PR Card (50×70mm) · Visa (35×45mm) · Official English Studio Stamp
- 🍁 IRCC Dimensions: Canadian Passports, PR Cards & Citizenship require 50 × 70 mm (2" × 2 3/4") prints (31–36 mm head height, neutral expression, pure white background); Temporary Visas use 35 × 45 mm.
- 🖃 English Studio Back-Stamp Included: IRCC rejects DIY and unstamped booth photos. Every HK$180 session includes our English studio stamp (name, address & date taken) plus a digital JPEG in 15–20 minutes.
- 📍 3 MTR-Side Studios: Convenient to the Canadian Consulate in Quarry Bay (25 Westlands Road) from our Kwun Tong (~12 mins via MTR), Wan Chai, and Yau Ma Tei studios—open daily 11:00–20:00.
Strictly Compliant with Government of Canada & IRCC Standards
Trusted by Hong Kong-Canadians renewing 10-year passports, PR cards, and citizenship certificates
Passport & PR Card Ready
Permanent Resident (PR) Cards and Canadian Passports share the exact same 50×70mm frame. Our photographers calibrate the strict 31–36mm crown-to-chin biometric ratio and shoulder margin to eliminate rejection risk.
Official English Studio Back-Stamp
Every branch carries IRCC-compliant English studio stamps showing Studio Photobi HK's commercial name, full street address, and date taken—accepted at the Quarry Bay Consulate and IRCC Canada.
1-on-1 Compliant Natural Retouching
A Canadian passport lasts up to 10 years. While preserving permanent moles and facial geometry per IRCC rules, our retouchers gently refine temporary blemishes, stray hair, and lighting glare beside you.
Canadian Passport, PR Card & Visa Photo Specifications
Canadian dimensions differ completely from HKSAR (40×50mm) and UK (35×45mm) passports—check your exact category:
Passport, PR Card & Citizenship
- Frame Size: 50 mm wide × 70 mm high (2" × 2 3/4")
- Applies To: Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident (PR) Card, Canadian Citizenship
- Head Height: 31 mm to 36 mm (1 1/4" to 1 7/16") from crown to chin
- Framing: Centered full front view showing top of shoulders & crown margin
- Background: Plain pure white or light-colored, zero shadows or glare
- Quantity: 2 identical physical prints (1 stamped on reverse; PR Portal digital JPEG also included)
Temporary Visa / Study / Work Permit
- Frame Size: 35 mm wide × 45 mm high (1 3/8" × 1 3/4")
- Applies To: Visitor Visa (TRV), Study Permit, Work Permit
- Head Height: 31 mm to 36 mm from crown to chin
- Background: Plain white or light-colored background
- Online Upload Spec: RGB JPEG, min 420 × 540 px (~600 DPI), file size 240 KB – 4 MB
- Dual-Size Option: Add a second print size (12 pcs) on the spot for just +HK$30
Expression, Grooming & Recency
- Strict Neutral Expression: Eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed — no smiling or frowning
- Clear Eyebrows & Face: Keep bangs/hair off your eyes, eyebrows, and facial edges
- Square Posture: Face and shoulders square to the camera (no head tilting)
- Biometric Integrity: Permanent moles, birthmarks, and facial proportions must never be altered
- Eyeglasses: Strongly recommended to remove glasses to prevent flash reflection rejection
- 6-Month Validity: Must be taken within the last 6 months
Back-of-Photo Commercial Studio Stamp & Guarantor Guide
IRCC requires certification on the back of ONE of your two 50×70mm physical photos:
Kwun Tong / Yau Ma Tei / Wan Chai Studio
Full English Street Address · Hong Kong SAR
CHAN TAI MAN”
Studio Stamp + Date + Applicant Name Only
If you qualify for Canadian Adult Simplified Passport Renewal, no guarantor signature is required on the back of your photo. You only need:
- ✓ Studio Photobi HK Official English Stamp (studio name & full street address)
- ✓ Date the photo was taken (stamped by us)
- ✓ Applicant's Name written neatly on the back
Guarantor Certification Required (Passports)
For first-time adult passports or child passports (under 16), the back of ONE photo must show:
- ✓ Official Studio English Stamp & Date Taken (stamped by Photobi)
- ✓ Guarantor Statement: “I certify this to be a true likeness of [Applicant's Name]”
- ✓ Guarantor's Signature (PR Card renewals need Studio Stamp + Date + Applicant Name & DOB; no guarantor needed)
6 Most Common Canadian Passport & PR Photo Rejection Traps
Avoid costly mail-back delays from Quarry Bay Consulate or Ottawa—check these 6 rules before shooting:
Wearing White or Pale Pastel Tops
Against a pure white background, white or cream shirts cause your shoulders to vanish into the backdrop—an automatic IRCC rejection.
Smiling, Showing Teeth, or Raised Eyebrows
Canada's facial recognition system mandates a strict neutral expression—any grin, parted lips, or squint fails biometric matching.
Eyeglass Glare, Thick Frames, or Tinted Lenses
Even tiny lens reflections, frame shadows over the eyelids, or transition/colored contact lenses trigger instant rejection.
Hair Covering Eyebrows, Eyes, or Cheek Contours
Heavy fringes covering the eyebrows or side hair hiding facial edges violate IRCC full-face visibility standards.
Missing Commercial Studio Stamp or Handwritten Studio Info
IRCC does not accept self-printed photos, photo-booth strips without full studio address, or smearing ink stamps.
AI Face Slimming or Removing Permanent Moles
Smartphone beauty apps that alter jawline shape or erase moles/scars are rejected as altered identity photos.
Newborn, Infant & Child Canadian Passport / Citizenship Photos
Every Canadian child—including Hong Kong-born newborns applying for Proof of Citizenship + First Passport—requires an individual 50×70mm photo:
Baby Only — Zero Parent Hands Visible
IRCC requires the child and plain white background only. Using our hidden white-sheet back-support method, parents safely support young infants from behind without any hands or shoulders showing in frame.
No Pacifiers, Hats, Headbands, or Toys
Pacifiers, bibs, hair bows, and blanket edges must not appear in the shot, and flash-free continuous LED softboxes protect your newborn's eyes.
IRCC Newborn Leeway & Free Reshoot Assurance
IRCC grants minor leeway on neutral mouth posture for newborns. For children aged 7 or under, our Kids Session (HK$300, +HK$50 weekends/public holidays) includes patient guidance, studio back-stamp, and free reschedule if unwell.
5-Step Express Canadian Photo Experience (15–20 Mins)
From shooting and live 1-on-1 editing to stamped 50×70mm prints in a single visit:
Arrive & Grooming Prep
Arrive 5–10 mins before your slot. Use our mirror vanity, free hair-styling tools, and optional HK$30 dark blazer/shirt rental.
Even Multi-Light Studio Setup
Our English-speaking photographer guides your posture and neutral closed-lip expression, taking 10–15 crisp frames for review on a large monitor.
Live 1-on-1 Biometric-Safe Retouching
Sit right beside our retoucher to refine dark circles, temporary blemishes, and shoulder balance while keeping all natural facial landmarks intact.
Precision 50×70mm Cut + Official English Back-Stamp
We verify the exact 31–36mm crown-to-chin measurement and stamp the reverse side with Studio Photobi HK's official English name, address, and date taken.
Canon 12-Color Print Pickup + High-Res Digital JPEG
Pick up your physical prints on the spot AND receive your high-resolution digital JPEG via email (ready for online PR Portal or citizenship uploads).
Canadian Passport & PR Photo FAQs in Hong Kong
Answers to the top questions asked by Canadian citizens & PR applicants in HK:
Q1: Are PR Card (Permanent Resident) photos the exact same size as Canadian Passport photos?−
Yes, they are identical. IRCC specifies 50 mm wide × 70 mm high with a 31 mm to 36 mm crown-to-chin head height and commercial studio back-stamp for Canadian Passports, PR Cards, and Citizenship certificates. Select our HK$180 ID/Passport Photo slot and tell our staff "Canadian Passport / PR 50×70mm".
Q2: Is the English studio back-stamp included in the HK$180 price?+
Yes, at no extra charge. IRCC rejects unstamped or self-printed photos. Every HK$180 package includes physical 50×70mm prints, our English studio name/address and date stamp on the reverse, 1-on-1 retouching, and your digital JPEG softcopy.
Q3: Can I also get 35×45mm Canadian Visitor / Study Visa prints in the same session?+
Yes. Canadian Visitor Visas, Study Permits, and Work Permits use 35 × 45 mm. After shooting, you can add an extra set of prints in a second size (e.g., 35×45mm, HKSAR 40×50mm, or US 2×2") for +HK$30.
Q4: Which Studio Photobi HK branch is closest to the Canadian Consulate in Quarry Bay?+
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong & Macao is at 5/F, Berkshire House, 25 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay (Tai Koo / Quarry Bay MTR). Both our Kwun Tong branch (3 MTR stops across the harbour via Quarry Bay interchange, ~12 mins) and our Wan Chai branch (Island Line direct to Quarry Bay, ~14 mins) are an easy commute.
Book Your Canadian Passport & PR Photo in Hong Kong
3 MTR-side studios in Kwun Tong, Wan Chai & Yau Ma Tei · Quick MTR hop to Quarry Bay Canadian Consulate
⚖️ Official IRCC Reference: Studio Photobi HK is an independent commercial photography studio in Hong Kong and is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Consulate General of Canada. Photo specifications are verified against official Canada.ca Passport & PR Photo Guidelines.