Malaysia Emergency Certificate Photo in the UK

35 × 50 mm · white background · Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The Malaysia Emergency Certificate photo accepted by the Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia is a 35 by 50 mm portrait. Two photos of 3.5 x 5 cm on a white background with form IM.42, issued abroad to Malaysians with a lost or expired passport. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Head height from chin to crown is 35 to 40 mm. Upload your picture and we size it for the Malaysia Emergency Certificate, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.

Photo requirements

Malaysia Emergency Certificate photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 50 mm
Background	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	Two photos of 3.5 x 5 cm on a white background with form IM.42, issued abroad to Malaysians with a lost or expired passport; 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 Emergency Certificate photos

What size is a Malaysia Emergency Certificate photo?

Malaysia Emergency Certificate 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 Emergency Certificate 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 Emergency Certificate 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 Emergency Certificate 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 Emergency Certificate 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 Imigresen Malaysia. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Malaysia Emergency Certificate 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: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Read the rules on the authority's website: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (imi.gov.my).