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Malaysia Passport photo requirements
35×50mmA Malaysia Passport photo is 35×50 mm, with the head 25.0–30.0 mm from chin to crown (50%–60% of the height). Background: white. Source: the issuing authority (www.imi.gov.my), checked 22 August 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 35×50 mm
- Head height
- 50%–60% of photo height25.0–30.0 mm
- Background
- White
- Digital size
- 99×142 px
- File size
- At most 20 KB
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.imi.gov.my. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 22 August 2026
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Questions
What size is a Malaysia Passport photo?
35×50 mm.
How big should the head be in a Malaysia Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 50%–60% of the photo height, which is 25.0–30.0 mm.
What background does a Malaysia Passport photo need?
White.
What are the digital requirements for a Malaysia Passport photo?
99×142 px; file size at most 20 KB.
Is a Malaysia Passport photo the same as a Malaysia eVISA Photo?
No. In IDHaven's data they differ in head height from chin to crown (25.0–30.0 mm against 30.0–35.0 mm). Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.imi.gov.my), last checked on 22 August 2026.