Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia visa photo size
35 × 50 mm · Plain white
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | The authority does not publish a head-height figure. |
| Background | Plain white |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
Last checked: Aug 19, 2026 · Source: Kementerian Luar Negeri Malaysia. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
Checklist & printable sheet for this document
Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.
Taking this photo yourself? The PhotoSpec app crops it to this size and checks it before you save.
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Submission
- Applications at an embassy or consulate: a printed photo is submitted.
Applications should be made at the Embassy in person
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If you hand in a printed photo
- 1 photo.
One (1) coloured passport-sized photograph
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Rules the authority states for this photo
- Colour photo.
One (1) coloured passport-sized photograph
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Questions
- What size is a Malaysia visa photo?
- 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in).
- Can I take a Malaysia visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 50 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other Malaysia documents
- Driving licence — size 35×50 mm here, 25×32 mm there
- Work permit — background plain white here, light blue there
- Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
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