Maldivian Passport Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Maldives Immigration

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

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Rules last checked against Maldives Immigration on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Maldives Immigration? The Maldivian Passport photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Maldives Immigration rejects photos altered or generated with AI tools (July 2026). Online, Imuga passport portal takes an upload at least 827 by 1063 pixels, as a JPEG. Plain white background, no pattern or border; dark clothing advised. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. The Maldivian Passport photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.

Photo requirements

Maldivian Passport photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 827 × 1063 pixels, for Imuga passport portal
Backgroundwhite
Head size71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules35 x 45 mm at 600 dpi, face 32-36 mm chin to crown; Plain white background, no pattern or border; dark clothing advised; No AI-edited or generated photos

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Maldivian Passport photos

What size is a Maldivian Passport photo?

Maldivian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Maldivian Passport photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Maldivian Passport photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a Maldivian Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Maldivian Passport photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Maldives Immigration. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 827 × 1063 pixels, for Imuga passport portal. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Maldivian Passport photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Maldives Immigration

Read the rules on the authority's website: Maldives Immigration (imuga.immigration.gov.mv).

Rules last checked against Maldives Immigration on 23 October 2026.

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