Malaysian passport & visa photo maker (35×50 mm)
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Malaysia uses a 35 × 50 mm photo — taller than the common 35 × 45 mm — with a plain white background, for passports, visas and many immigration forms.
- 35×50 mm
- Head 34–38 mm
- white
Rules from Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Malaysian passport & visa photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
Malaysia photo requirements
| Size | 35 mm wide × 50 mm high. |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face centred, front-on; our guide places the head at 34–38 mm. |
| Background | Plain white. |
| Glasses | Not allowed. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, ears visible. |
| How recent | Recent. |
| Head coverings | Not allowed except religious head coverings (tudung), with the face fully visible. Dark-coloured clothing; white tops aren't accepted. |
- Malaysian passports are photographed at the Immigration (JIM) office during application.
- Visa (eVISA) uploads need a 35×50 ratio JPEG.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia (35×50 mm) | 35×50 mm (1.38×1.97 in) | 413×591 px | 827×1181 px | 8 |
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Malaysian passport photo size?
35 × 50 mm with a white background.
Can I wear white clothing?
No — wear a dark or coloured top so you stand out from the white background.
Do I need a printed photo for a Malaysian passport?
Usually not; Immigration takes your photo at the counter. Visas and other forms often need printed or uploaded 35×50 photos.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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