The exact Malaysia visa photo requirements—35x50mm, white background, head straight-on—plus a free online tool that crops and resizes your picture to spec in seconds.
If you are applying for a Malaysian eVisa, a sticker visa at a high commission, or an eNTRI entry, you'll need a photograph that matches the Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) format. Tourists, students, professionals on an Employment Pass, and dependants all submit the same style of photo: a 35x50mm portrait with a plain white background showing the full face and shoulders.
The most common reasons applications stall are simple ones—an off-white or shadowed background, a head that's too small or too large in the frame, low resolution, or a file uploaded at the wrong aspect ratio. Getting the dimensions right the first time avoids a resubmission delay that can push back your travel dates.
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These are the standard specifications accepted across the Malaysia eVisa portal and Malaysian missions abroad. Use them whether you're applying for tourism, business, or a long-term pass.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 x 50 mm (3.5 cm × 5.0 cm) |
| Width | 35 mm (approx. 413 px at 300 DPI) |
| Height | 50 mm (approx. 591 px at 300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white, no shadows or texture |
| Head size | Head fills approx. 70–80% of frame height; centered |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum, sharp and in focus |
| File format | JPEG (digital); typically under 1 MB for eVisa upload |
| Colour | Full colour, natural skin tones, no filters |
| Glasses | Not recommended; remove to avoid glare/obstruction |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight |
| Head coverings | Only for religious reasons; full face must stay visible |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 3–6 months |
The Malaysia visa photo is officially specified in millimetres, but eVisa portals and photo editors often ask for pixels or inches. Use this conversion chart to set the right canvas size in any software.
The Malaysia visa photo is unusually tall compared with most international visa sizes—50mm in height rather than the 45mm used by the UK, Schengen, and Canada. Confirm the size below before reusing an old visa or passport photo.
| Document | Photo Size | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia Visa | 35 × 50 mm | White |
| Malaysia Passport | 35 × 50 mm | White / off-white |
| US Visa | 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) | White |
| UK Passport / Visa | 35 × 45 mm | Light grey / cream |
| Canada Visa | 35 × 45 mm | White / plain |
| Schengen Visa | 35 × 45 mm | Light grey / white |
| India Visa | 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) | White |
| China Visa | 33 × 48 mm | White |
⚠️ A 35x45mm UK or Schengen photo is 5mm too short for Malaysia and will be rejected. Always regenerate at 35x50mm.
Uploading a 35x45mm passport crop instead of the required 35x50mm visa size is the single most common error.
Uneven or yellow lighting changes skin tone and creates dark patches that fail facial checks.
Cream, grey, or blue walls are rejected. Only a pure, even white background is accepted.
A tilted head or off-center face means the eyes fall outside the expected zone.
Blurry or pixelated images below 300 DPI cannot be verified and are returned.
Shadows on the face or behind the head on the wall break the uniform-background rule.
Cutting off the top of the head or shoulders distorts the head-to-frame ratio and fails review.
A photo older than six months no longer reflects your current appearance and is refused.
A Malaysia visa photo is 35x50mm (3.5cm wide by 5cm tall) on a plain white background. The head should fill roughly 70–80% of the frame, taken straight-on with a neutral expression.
A clean, uniform white background. Off-white, grey, blue, or patterned backdrops are commonly rejected, and there should be no shadow on the wall behind you.
Yes. Photograph yourself against a white wall in even daylight, then upload it here. The Passport Photo Maker crops it to the exact 35x50mm size the eVisa system expects.
It's strongly discouraged. Remove glasses to avoid glare and frame obstruction. Tinted lenses or thick frames that cover the eyes are not accepted.
Yes. A modern smartphone has enough resolution. Stand about 1.5 metres from a white wall in soft light, then let the tool resize and center the image automatically.
The eVisa portal accepts JPEG files. Use at least 300 DPI for printing and keep the digital upload under the portal's size limit (typically below 1MB). ClonyPDF exports both versions for you.
It must be taken within the last 3 to 6 months and reflect your current appearance. Outdated photos are a frequent cause of rejection.
Close, but not identical. The Malaysia visa photo is 35x50mm, while many passport photos use 35x45mm. Always use 35x50mm when applying for a Malaysian visa or eVisa.
No. A neutral expression with the mouth closed is required. Smiling, frowning, or showing teeth can cause the biometric facial check to fail.
Yes, head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. The full face—from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and from ear to ear—must remain clearly visible and free of shadow.
Yes. ClonyPDF's Passport Photo Maker automatically replaces non-white or shadowed backgrounds with a clean white background that meets Malaysia eVisa requirements. Heavy filters or skin retouching, however, are not permitted.
Only if it was taken within the last 6 months and matches the 35x50mm dimensions. Many passport photos are 35x45mm, which is the wrong aspect ratio for a Malaysia visa and will be rejected.
The eVisa requires one digital photo upload. For sticker visas submitted at a Malaysian high commission, two printed 35x50mm photos are typically required—check with your local mission for confirmation.
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