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Malaysia document photo sizes at a glance
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Malaysia Passport
35 × 50 mm
3.5 x 5 cm | 1.38 x 1.97 in
BackgroundWhite
DPI400 DPI
Head height25–30 mm
Top margin10 mm
Pixels (300 DPI)413 x 591
Photos needed2 identical
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Malaysia eVisa
35 × 50 mm
413 x 591 px | JPEG
BackgroundWhite
DPI600 DPI
File size50–300 KB
FormatJPEG
Face height26–30 mm
Recency6 months
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MyKad (IC)
25 × 32 mm
2.5 x 3.2 cm | 295 x 378 px
BackgroundWhite
DPI300 DPI
ColourFull colour
AuthorityJPN
Recency6 months
EditingNot permitted
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Driving Licence
25 × 32 mm
2.5 x 3.2 cm | 295 x 378 px
BackgroundWhite
ColourFull colour
AuthorityJPJ
Recency6 months
GlassesRemove
ExpressionNeutral
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Passport
Malaysia Passport Photo Size and Requirements
The Malaysia passport photo size is 35mm x 50mm (3.5cm x 5cm or approximately 1.38 x 1.97 inches). You need 2 identical recent photographs for a passport application. The photos must be taken within the last 6 months. This size applies to both new applications and renewals processed at Immigration Department (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) offices or Malaysian embassies and consulates abroad.
Note on background: The official KLN specification states "plain white or off-white background." Some sources mention light grey — but white is the safe default accepted everywhere. Avoid cream, beige or yellow-tinted backgrounds.
Malaysia passport photo size in all units
Unit
Width
Height
Millimetres
35 mm
50 mm
Centimetres
3.5 cm
5.0 cm
Inches
1.38 in
1.97 in
Pixels (300 DPI)
413 px
591 px
Pixels (400 DPI)
551 px
787 px
Pixels (600 DPI)
827 px
1181 px
Malaysia passport photo specifications
Requirement
Specification
Notes
Photo size
35 x 50 mm
2 identical photos required
Background
Plain white
No shadows, patterns or borders
Resolution
400 DPI min
Higher is acceptable
File size limit
Max 300 KB
For digital/online submissions
Head height
25–30 mm
Chin to crown of head
Top margin
10 mm
Hair to top edge of photo
Eye position
Level, open
Both eyes visible, looking at camera
Recency
Within 6 months
Must reflect current appearance
Colour
Full colour
No black and white
Expression
Neutral
Mouth closed. No exaggerated smile.
Retouching
Not permitted
No filters, red-eye removal or edits
Ears
Both visible
Hair should not cover ears
Malaysia passport photo requirements checklist
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Plain white or off-white background — uniform, no shadows, no patterns, no textures, no borders.
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Full face front-facing view — head centred, both ears visible. Face should fill 70–80% of the photo vertically.
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Neutral expression, mouth closed — eyes open and looking directly at the camera. A very subtle, natural closed-mouth expression is acceptable.
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Dark-coloured clothing covering shoulders and chest — wear a dark collared shirt, blouse or top. Avoid white, light or patterned clothing that blends with the background.
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Hijab/tudung permitted — must be dark-coloured with simple or no pattern. Must not cover the forehead, cheeks, chin or ears. The full oval of the face must be clearly visible with no shadows from the headscarf.
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No glasses recommended — while prescription glasses without glare are technically permitted, the Malaysian Immigration Department advises removing them. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are strictly prohibited.
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No hats, caps or hair accessories — except religious headwear (see hijab note above). Headbands, fascinators and decorative clips that alter the face outline are not permitted.
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No red-eye removal or digital editing — the red-eye reduction feature on a camera is acceptable but post-processing red-eye removal in software is not. No skin retouching, brightness adjustment or filters.
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Hair must not cover forehead or ears — tuck hair behind ears or tie it back. Fringe/bangs that fall across the forehead or obscure the temples should be pinned back for the photo.
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Date stamp recommended — the official KLN specification requests that photos include a date stamp from the photo studio. Professional photography studios in Malaysia automatically include this.
Hijab/Tudung rules
Can You Wear Hijab in a Malaysia Passport Photo?
Yes. The Malaysian government explicitly permits religious headwear including the hijab (tudung) in passport and document photos. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country and the Immigration Department's official photo specifications accommodate religious head coverings. However, specific rules apply to ensure the photo meets biometric identification standards.
Hijab rules for Malaysia passport photos
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Dark-coloured hijab preferred — the official KLN specification states that applicants wearing a head cover should use a dark colour. This ensures the headscarf contrasts with the white background and does not affect automated face recognition.
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Full face oval must be visible — forehead, both cheeks, chin, and both sides of the face (including the area in front of the ears) must be completely clear and unobstructed.
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Simple or plain pattern only — a hijab with a simple, non-distracting pattern is acceptable. Avoid bright colours, heavy embroidery, large floral patterns or anything that draws attention away from the face.
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No shadows on the face from the hijab — ensure the headscarf does not cast shadows across the face. This is a biometric requirement. Even lighting across the full face is essential.
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Niqab is not permitted for passport photos — the face must be fully visible. A niqab (face veil) that covers the lower face will not be accepted for any Malaysian identity document photo.
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Do not pin hijab across the chin — the chin must be fully visible in the photo. Any hijab style that wraps tightly under the chin and conceals it will cause rejection.
EMGS student visa note: For international students applying through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) system, the same hijab rules apply. The photo is used on the iKad (student card) so biometric face visibility is strictly enforced by the system.
eVisa
Malaysia eVisa Photo Requirements
The Malaysia eVisa photo size is 35mm x 50mm — the same physical size as the passport photo but with higher resolution requirements for digital submission. For online applications through the official Malaysia eVisa portal (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my), the photo must be in JPEG format between 50 KB and 300 KB.
Requirement
Specification
Printed size
35 x 50 mm
Digital dimensions
413 x 591 px
Resolution
600 DPI
File format
JPEG / JPG
File size
50 KB – 300 KB
Background
Plain white
Face height
26–30 mm
Recency
Within 6 months
Comparison
All Malaysia Document Photo Sizes — Side-by-Side
Spec
📗 Passport
🖥 eVisa
💳 MyKad
🚗 Licence
Size (mm)
35 x 50
35 x 50
25 x 32
25 x 32
Size (cm)
3.5 x 5.0
3.5 x 5.0
2.5 x 3.2
2.5 x 3.2
Pixels (300 DPI)
413 x 591
413 x 591
295 x 378
295 x 378
Background
White
White
White
White
DPI required
400
600
300
300
File limit
300 KB
50–300 KB
N/A
N/A
Photos needed
2 identical
1 digital
1
1
Hijab permitted
Yes (dark)
Yes (dark)
Yes
Yes
Authority
Imigresen
IMI / eVisa portal
JPN
JPJ
Pixel dimensions
Malaysia Passport Photo Size in Pixels
To convert Malaysia document photo sizes from millimetres to pixels: Pixels = (mm / 25.4) x DPI. The table below gives the exact pixel dimensions at all common DPI values.
Passport (300 DPI)
35 x 50 mm
413 x 591 px
300 DPI
eVisa (600 DPI)
35 x 50 mm
827 x 1181 px
600 DPI
MyKad (300 DPI)
25 x 32 mm
295 x 378 px
300 DPI
Driving Lic.
25 x 32 mm
295 x 378 px
300 DPI
The Malaysia eVisa portal accepts photos at exactly 413 x 591 pixels at standard 300 DPI submission. At 600 DPI the same physical 35x50mm photo would be 827x1181 pixels. When submitting digitally, use the exact pixel dimensions specified by the portal rather than calculating from DPI, as portals sometimes use non-standard mappings.
Rejection reasons
Common Reasons Malaysia Passport Photos Are Rejected
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Hair covering ears or forehead. Both ears must be visible and the hairline must be clear. Tie back or pin loose hair before the photo.
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Glasses worn. Even prescription glasses without visible glare routinely cause rejections. Remove all eyewear.
3
Background not white/off-white. Cream, beige, grey or coloured backgrounds are rejected. Use a plain white wall or sheet.
4
Photo too old (over 6 months). Appearance must match the photo. Recent weight change, hairstyle or ageing can trigger a rejection even if the photo is only slightly old.
5
Shadows on face or background. Poor lighting, wall too close behind you, or flash from the wrong angle creates shadows that fail automated checks.
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Digital editing detected. Red-eye removal in software, skin retouching, brightness adjustments or background changes flag automated checks.
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Wrong photo dimensions. Submitting a 35x45mm photo (UAE/UK standard) instead of the 35x50mm Malaysia standard is a very common mistake.
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Head size outside the 25–30mm range. Photo taken too far from camera (head too small) or too close (head too large, cropped). Face must fill 70–80% of the photo height.
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Mouth open or expression not neutral. Smiling, open mouth or exaggerated expressions are rejected. Keep a relaxed, natural closed-mouth expression.
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White or light clothing. Wearing a white shirt against a white background makes the shoulders invisible, causing biometric framing failures.
Taking the photo
How to Take a Compliant Malaysia Passport Photo at Home
Lighting
Use natural daylight from a window. Stand facing the window so light falls evenly across your face, eliminating shadows. Avoid direct sunlight (harsh shadows), ceiling fluorescent lighting alone (yellow cast and uneven coverage), and camera flash (red-eye and hotspot on forehead). For the most reliable result, stand 1–1.5 metres from the window and use soft overcast daylight.
Background
Tape a plain white A3 or A2 sheet to a wall. Stand at least 60cm away from the wall to prevent shadows falling behind you. Alternatively, stand against a plain white wall in a well-lit room. Do not use patterned wallpaper, wood panelling, or any textured surface as a background.
Camera and framing
Ask someone to photograph you with the camera at exact eye level, roughly 50cm (20 inches) from your face. Do not use selfie mode — the close focal length of a front camera distorts the face and head proportions. Your face should fill approximately 70–80% of the frame vertically, with a visible gap above your hair and your shoulders clearly visible at the bottom.
Children and infants
Children follow exactly the same size and background requirements. For infants who cannot sit independently, lay them on a plain white sheet and photograph from above. Ensure no hands, toys, car seat straps or other objects appear in the photo. Both eyes must be open. For Malaysian passport photos, there is no age exemption — even newborns require 2 photos that meet full specifications.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Malaysia passport photo size is 35mm x 50mm (3.5cm x 5cm, approximately 1.38 x 1.97 inches). You need 2 identical recent photographs. At 300 DPI this is approximately 413 x 591 pixels. The background must be plain white or off-white, and the head must be 25–30mm from chin to crown, with 10mm of space between the top of the head and the top edge of the photo.
At 300 DPI, the Malaysia passport photo (35x50mm) is approximately 413 x 591 pixels. At 400 DPI (the official minimum) it is approximately 551 x 787 pixels. For eVisa digital submissions at 600 DPI it is 827 x 1181 pixels. The eVisa portal accepts files between 50 KB and 300 KB in JPEG format.
Yes. The hijab (tudung) is permitted in Malaysia passport photos. The official KLN specification states the hijab should be dark-coloured. The full oval of the face — forehead, cheeks, chin and ears — must be completely visible with no shadows from the hijab on the face. The hijab must not cover the forehead, obscure the ears or wrap under the chin. A niqab (face veil) is not permitted as the face must be fully visible for biometric identification.
Glasses are not recommended. While some sources permit prescription glasses without glare or obstruction, the Malaysian Immigration Department advises removing them to avoid any risk of rejection. Sunglasses, tinted lenses and fashion glasses are strictly prohibited. Contact lenses (clear, non-coloured) are acceptable but coloured contact lenses are not.
Yes — both Malaysia and Singapore use a 35mm x 50mm passport photo size. However, the specifications differ slightly. Singapore requires the face to occupy 70–80% of the photo height, while Malaysia requires the head to be 25–30mm. Singapore passport photos must also include a specific head-to-photo-top margin. Despite the identical physical size, always verify requirements for each country separately as background and other rules can differ.
You need 2 identical recent photographs for a Malaysia passport application. Both photos must be identical — taken at the same session with the same framing, lighting and expression. For eVisa applications, only 1 digital photo is required for upload to the online portal.
The MyKad (Malaysian Identity Card) photo size is 25mm x 32mm (2.5cm x 3.2cm), which is smaller than the passport photo. At 300 DPI this is approximately 295 x 378 pixels. The background must be plain white and the photo must be in full colour taken within the last 6 months. MyKad photos are managed by the National Registration Department (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara — JPN).
The Malaysia passport photo size in cm is 3.5cm wide x 5cm tall. This is also expressed as 3.5 x 5 cm or written as 35mm x 50mm. The official Malaysian embassy documentation (KLN) states the size as 5cm x 3.5cm (height x width). Both expressions refer to the same photo.