Malaysian Visa Photo Online

35 × 50 mm · white background · Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM)

RM 19.90 digital file

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Rules last checked against Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Malaysian Visa photos are printed at 35 by 50 mm, the size the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) works with. The upload for MyVISA (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my) needs to be as a JPEG, no larger than 2 MB. Head height from chin to crown is 30 to 35 mm. Malaysia's eVISA asks for a photo taken by a professional photo studio. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Clear and sharp, not tilted. Our service frames the Malaysian Visa photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Malaysian Visa photo requirements
Photo size35 × 50 mm
Digital fileJPEG, up to 1.9 MB, for MyVISA (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my)
Backgroundwhite
Head size60–70% of the photo height (30–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed
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 rulesFull face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression; Top margin about 5 mm, chin margin 5-10 mm; Plain white background, no border or frame; Clear and sharp, not tilted

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 Malaysian Visa photos

What size is a Malaysian Visa photo?

Malaysian Visa photos are 35 × 50 mm. The head should fill 60–70% of the photo height (30–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Malaysian Visa 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 Malaysian Visa photo?

Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible with no glare or tinted lenses.

Can I smile in a Malaysian Visa 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 Malaysian Visa 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 Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM). 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, up to 1.9 MB, for MyVISA (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my). Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Malaysian Visa 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: Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) (malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my).

Rules last checked against Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) on 12 October 2026.

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