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Malaysia Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Malaysia passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 50 mm (413 × 591 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 25–30 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A Malaysia passport photo must be 35 × 50 mm (413 × 591 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 25–30 mm. Make your Malaysia passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 50 mm
Pixels: 413 × 591 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 25–30 mm

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Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

Malaysia malaysian international passport (pma) - myonline pasport renewal (jabatan imigresen malaysia) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 50 mm — 413 × 591 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 25–30 mm from chin to the top of the head (50–60% of the photo height).
Eye line: 25–31 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 1 months.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

Malaysia passport photo requirements (2026)

Malaysian International Passport (PMA) - MyOnline Pasport renewal (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia)

Print size: 35 × 50 mm
Pixels: 413 × 591 px
Head height: 25–30 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–31 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 1 months

Expression: No rule is written; the official sample shows a neutral expression with the mouth closed, facing the camera.

Glasses: Not allowed: no glasses, contact lenses or accessories on your face, ears or head.

Head covering: If you wear a tudung (hijab), it must be dark and plain (no pattern) and must not cover your face.

Children: Online renewal is only for applicants aged 13 and over; younger children must apply at an immigration counter, where the photo is taken. Applicants under 18 collect the passport with a parent or guardian.

• Size: 35×50 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Malaysia eVISA (VTR / single & multiple entry eVISA) - malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

Print size: 35 × 50 mm
Pixels: 413 × 591 px
Head height: 30–35 mm
Eye line from bottom: 26–35 mm
Background: White or blue
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Expression: Full face, front view, eyes open.

Head covering: No head covering except for religious reasons.

• Size: 35×50 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a Malaysia malaysian international passport (pma) - myonline pasport renewal (jabatan imigresen malaysia) photo?

The official Malaysia malaysian international passport (pma) - myonline pasport renewal (jabatan imigresen malaysia) photo size is 35×50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 591 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1181 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 25–30 mm, which is 50–60% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 19–25 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

Few countries use exactly this format, so a generic passport photo from another country will usually be rejected. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries), so do not reuse a 35×45 mm photo for a Malaysia malaysian international passport (pma) - myonline pasport renewal (jabatan imigresen malaysia).

Malaysia also sets photo rules for malaysia evisa (vtr / single & multiple entry evisa) - malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (35×50 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Malaysia passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Malaysia — Malaysian International Passport (PMA) - MyOnline Pasport renewal (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×50 mm size, replaces the background with white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 4 Malaysia passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Malaysia passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 50 mm (413 × 591 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 25–30 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a Malaysia passport photo?

A Malaysia passport photo must be 35 × 50 mm (413 × 591 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 25–30 mm.

What background is required for a Malaysia passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a Malaysia passport photo?

Not allowed: no glasses, contact lenses or accessories on your face, ears or head.

Can I smile in a Malaysia passport photo?

No rule is written; the official sample shows a neutral expression with the mouth closed, facing the camera.

Are head coverings allowed in a Malaysia passport photo?

If you wear a tudung (hijab), it must be dark and plain (no pattern) and must not cover your face.

What are the rules for a baby or child's Malaysia passport photo?

Online renewal is only for applicants aged 13 and over; younger children must apply at an immigration counter, where the photo is taken. Applicants under 18 collect the passport with a parent or guardian.

Are Malaysia visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

Malaysian International Passport (PMA) - MyOnline Pasport renewal (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia): 35 × 50 mm, white background; Malaysia eVISA (VTR / single & multiple entry eVISA) - malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my: 35 × 50 mm, white or blue background.

How do I make a Malaysia passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Malaysia passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 50 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital Malaysia passport photo?

Yes — download the 413 × 591 px JPEG at 300 dpi for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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