Condensed guide. Read the full Malaysian passport requirements or the rejection diagnostic.
Specification
| Photo size | 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 / 600 dpi | 413 × 591 px / 827 × 1181 px |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 28–36 mm |
| Eye line from bottom | not specified |
| Head width | not specified |
| Space above the crown | not specified |
| Background | pure white |
| Background editing | not allowed (retake instead) |
| Glasses | not allowed |
| Expression | neutral, mouth closed |
| Recency | taken in the last 6 months |
| Print requirements | photo paper, colour, shadowless white background — One 35×50 mm photo is only required for children under four. Everyone else is photographed on site. |
| Digital upload | 827×1181 px JPEG (Printing the 35×50 mm photo for a child under four) |
| Self-taken photos | accepted with conditions (see below) |
| Prints needed | 1 |
| Infant rules | eyes may be closed, mouth may be open (under 4) |
| Official source | Immigration Department of Malaysia – Malaysian International Passport |
Check the official source. Some values on this page could not be confirmed from the official page when it was last checked (2026-10-28).
- Verified from the Immigration Department page: photos are taken at the passport division with a facial live-capture device; applicants may not wear hats, glasses or contact lenses; children under 4 supply one 35×50 mm photo with a shadowless white background.
- Head-height band for the under-4 photo is not published and is set to an ICAO-style estimate.
- Adults are photographed on site; the product here is for the under-four child photo only.
Can I take it myself? Yes, with conditions
Only for a child under four. Their 35×50 mm photo can be taken at home against a white sheet and printed, which is what our product does. For everyone else the camera at the counter takes the photo, and glasses, contact lenses and hats are removed for the capture; hair must not cover the face, and a hijab must leave the forehead uncovered.
Why MY passport photos get rejected
- Photo supplied for an adult. Not needed; the photo is captured on site.
- Child photo on a shadowed or off-white background. Pure white, evenly lit, no shadow. The tool checks the background for this document.
- Wrong size (35×45 instead of 35×50). Malaysia's child photo is 35×50 mm. Use this preset.
- Hands or dummies in the child photo. Support from under the sheet, remove the dummy.
- Glasses or contacts at the counter. Remove them before the capture.
MY passport photo FAQ
Do I need to bring a photo for a Malaysian passport?
Adults and children four and over do not; the photo is captured on site. Children under four need one 35×50 mm photo on a white background.
What size is the child photo?
35 mm wide by 50 mm high, colour, shadowless white background.
Can I wear glasses at the counter?
No. Glasses and contact lenses are not permitted during the capture.
Can I wear a hijab?
Yes, worn so that the forehead is uncovered and the face is fully visible.
Can I take the child's photo at home?
Yes. Use a white sheet in daylight and print on photo paper.
Is a 35×45 mm photo accepted for the child?
The specification says 35×50 mm. Use the correct size to avoid being sent for a new photo.
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35×45 mm · head 31–36 mmLast verified 2026-10-28 against Immigration Department of Malaysia – Malaysian International Passport. Spotted a mistake? Report an error.