What size is a Malaysia visa photo?

35 x 50 mm (1.38 x 1.97 inches), the same as the Malaysian passport photo.

Is the Malaysia visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x50mm format with a white background.

What file format is required for a digital Malaysia visa photo?

JPG, JPEG, or PNG format, with file size between 10KB and 120KB.

Malaysia Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 50 mm

DPI

300

Background

white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

120 KB

Head Height

60-70%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Plain white background, no patterns, textures, or shadows
3 Full face, front view with neutral expression
4 No glasses, hats, or headwear unless for religious reasons
5 Digital file must be JPG/JPEG/PNG, between 10KB and 120KB
6 Photo must be borderless with even lighting

Common Mistakes to Avoid

File size outside range

Digital photo must be between 10KB and 120KB

Background not pure white

Even slight shadows or off-white backgrounds will be rejected

Photo has borders or frames

Visa photos must be borderless without any frames or edges

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