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Requirements

Photo size35 × 50 mm  (1.38 × 1.97 in)
Head heightThe authority does not publish a head-height figure.
BackgroundLight blue
Digital size99 × 142 px
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia ESD. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the work permit photo is submitted

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • Face the camera directly.
    Taken in full-face view facing the camera esd.imi.gov.my
  • Neutral expression.
    with neutral facial expression esd.imi.gov.my
  • Eyes open and clearly visible.
    both eyes open esd.imi.gov.my
  • Mouth closed.
    mouth closed esd.imi.gov.my
  • No hat or head covering.
    No head covering allowed which obscures hair or hairline esd.imi.gov.my
  • Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
    unless worn for religious purpose esd.imi.gov.my
  • No filters, retouching or digital changes.
    Edited photo is NOT ACCEPTABLE esd.imi.gov.my

Questions

What size is a Malaysia work permit photo?
35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in). A digital file is 99 × 142 px.
Can I take a Malaysia work permit 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; background light blue here, plain white there
  • Visa — background light blue here, plain white there
  • Passport — background light blue here, plain white there; digital file 99×142 px here, 300 KB there

Take your Malaysia work permit photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.