All enrolled students will be issued the University’s Student Identity Card. The Student Identity Card is an important proof of identity for using the University’s facilities and for taking attendance during classes or examinations. The card is only valid when it is used in conjunction with the Hong Kong Identity Card or passport (if a Hong Kong Identity Card is not available).
You will need to submit a recent photo of yourself for the issuance of Student Identity Card, please submit your recent photo within 10 working days from the date of your registration or from the date of the admission offer letter if you are a new student. Please see detailed procedures below.
The Registry will send emails to all new students before the start of the term to inform them to upload their photos online for the issuance of Student Identity Cards. If you are a new student, and if you do not receive any email notification from the Registry after the start of term, please inform the Student Records of the Registry. You will need to submit a recent photo of yourself for the issuance of Student Identity Card, please see the procedures below.
If you are a continuing/current student and your Student Identity Card has expired, please follow the procedure below to submit a recent photo of yourself for the renewal of your Student Identity Card.
If you have lost your Student Identity Card, you should apply for a replacement card immediately through MyHKMU and pay an administrative fee (HK$100). The fee paid will not be refunded.
To ensure smooth and accurate production of your Student Identity Card, please carefully read the following instructions and make sure your photo fully complies with the requirements before submission. Please note that you cannot change accepted photo after submission.
Please verify your photo using the Student Photo Validator (click here) to confirm that your photo meets the necessary technical specifications before submitting it to MyHKMU.
Your digital photo must meet the following technical and visual specifications to be accepted for printing your Student Identity Card:
Item Requirement or Specification
Photo Type Color passport-style photo taken within the last 3 months
Background Plain white background only
Image Resolution Minimum 1200 × 1600 pixels
Face Size (Chin to Crown) Between 960 pixels and 1150 pixels
Ratio (W:H) 3 : 4
File Type JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg)
File Size ≤800 KB
Visual Condition
⚠️ Photos not meeting these requirements will be rejected, causing delays in Student Identity Card issuance.
The following types of photos will not be accepted:
❌ Type Description of Issue
Scanned Copy Photo scanned from a printed copy or paper photo
Heavily Filtered or Retouched Digital filters, beautifying effects or heavy makeup applied
Tilted or Non-Frontal Face Head turned or angled; side profile
Non-White Background Colored, patterned or indoor scene backgrounds
Face Obscured Hair, hat, or accessories covering eyes or facial features
Over-Exposed / Under-Exposed Lighting too bright or too dark to make features unclear
Small Head Ratio Face occupies too little space in the frame
Flash Glare Light reflection on glasses or face
Black-and-White Image Only color photos accepted
Blurry, Pixelated, or Faded Out-of-focus or low-quality images
Head Not Centered Face not aligned in the middle of the photo
Visible Shadows Shadows on face or behind head
You should submit your photo via the MyHKMU Portal or the HKMU Student Mobile App:
During online submission (via MyHKMU or HKMU Mobile App), you must read and confirm the following declarations:
Terms and Conditions
[✓] I hereby declare that the photograph submitted is a true and accurate likeness of myself. I understand that any deliberate misrepresentation of identity shall render me liable to the University's disciplinary actions .
本人謹此聲明，我所遞交的相片是本人真實影像。本人明白，任何故意虛報身份之行為，將引致本人承受大學紀律處分。
[✓] I grant Hong Kong Metropolitan University consent to capture my image during classes and university activities and to use it, alongside my photos retained in the University's records, for the purpose of security and course administration - including but not limited to attendance taking and identity verification. I understand that the University will handle and safeguard all image data in accordance with its personal data policies and will use it solely for the administrative, security, and attendance-related purposes stated above.
本人同意香港都會大學在課堂及大學活動中拍攝本人影像，並可將此影像與存於大學檔案中之照片，共同用於安全及課程管理（包括但不限於點名及身份核實）。本人明白大學將依據其個人資料政策處理及保障所有影像數據，且僅會用於上述與行政、安全及考勤相關之目的。
[ ] I hereby choose to withhold the image consent above and, as such, acknowledge that I may be subject to alternative measures to facilitate attendance recording, including the possibility of assigned seating in class.
本人特此選擇不授予上述影像收集及使用之同意。據此，本人知悉為便利點名，本人或須接受其他安排，其中包括可能被分配至課堂上的指定座位。
[✓] I confirm that I have read and agree to the Personal Data (Privacy) Notice
本人茲確認已閱讀並同意《個人資料（私隱）通知》。
You will be notified by email when your Student Identity Card is ready for collection. Please note that the processing time of Student Identity Card is normally 10-15 working days after receiving your photo.
If we do not receive your photo or your submitted photo does not meet the requirements, the University will not be able to issue your Student Identity Card.
If you have any enquiries on the above, please contact the Student Records of the Registry by 2768-6623 or regrec@hkmu.edu.hk.
