Malaysia Citizenship Application Photo Online

35 × 50 mm · white background · Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN)

RM 19.90 digital file

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Rules last checked against Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

For a Malaysia Citizenship Application photo, the Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) sets the print size at 35 x 50 mm. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Frame it so the head takes 35 to 40 mm of the 50 mm height. Three recent passport-size photos on a blue background for applications under Articles 14, 16 and 19; four for a certificate replacement. Upload your picture and we size it for the Malaysia Citizenship Application, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.

Photo requirements

Malaysia Citizenship Application photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 50 mm
Background	white, also accepted: light grey, off-white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (35–40 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Three recent passport-size photos on a blue background for applications under Articles 14, 16 and 19; four for a certificate replacement; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

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. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
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 Malaysia Citizenship Application photos

What size is a Malaysia Citizenship Application photo?

Malaysia Citizenship Application photos are 35 × 50 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (35–40 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Malaysia Citizenship Application photo need?

A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), 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 Malaysia Citizenship Application 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 Malaysia Citizenship Application 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 Malaysia Citizenship Application 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 Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Malaysia Citizenship Application photo cost in Malaysia?

RM 19.90 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

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: Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) (jpn.gov.my).