Malaysia Dependant Pass Photo in the UK
35 × 50 mm · white background · Expatriate Services Division (ESD)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Expatriate Services Division (ESD) on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD)? The Malaysia Dependant Pass photo it wants measures 35 by 50 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Online, Expatriate Services Division (ESD) online application takes an upload as a JPEG, no larger than 25 KB. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 30 to 35 mm on the print. Submitted through the employer's ESD account to the same photo specification as the Employment Pass; children's photos are needed too. We crop your picture to the Malaysia Dependant Pass format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 24 KB, for Expatriate Services Division (ESD) online application |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 60–70% of the photo height (30–35 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 | Submitted through the employer's ESD account to the same photo specification as the Employment Pass; children's photos are needed too; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
Do
Don't
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 Dependant Pass photos
What size is a Malaysia Dependant Pass photo?
Malaysia Dependant Pass 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 Malaysia Dependant Pass 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 Malaysia Dependant Pass 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 Dependant Pass 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 Dependant Pass 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 Expatriate Services Division (ESD). 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 24 KB, for Expatriate Services Division (ESD) online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Malaysia Dependant Pass photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 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: Expatriate Services Division (ESD)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Expatriate Services Division (ESD) (esd.imi.gov.my).
Rules last checked against Expatriate Services Division (ESD) on 25 October 2026.
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