Malaysia passport photo size & requirements
Malaysia's passport photo is 35×50 mm — taller than the 35×45 mm size used almost everywhere else in the region, which is the single most common reason photo-shop prints get rejected at the counter.
Official requirements
| Issuing authority | Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35×50 mm |
| Pixel size | 413×591 px |
| Background | White |
| Digital file size | No strict digital limit published — export at full quality |
| Format | JPEG, no borders, neutral expression |
Common reasons Malaysia passport photos get rejected
- ✕Photo printed at the common 35×45 mm size instead of Malaysia's 35×50 mm — the extra 5 mm of height is easy to miss.
- ✕Background has visible texture or a shadow line behind the head from a single overhead light.
- ✕Head tilted or not centred against the vertical midline of the frame.
- ✕Photo older than 6 months, submitted anyway to save a trip to the photo shop.
How to get it right in under a minute
- 1
Upload or take a photo
A phone selfie against any plain, evenly lit wall — the tool works out the crop and background.
- 2
Line up to the guides
Drag and zoom until your head sits between the crown and chin lines for Malaysia's 35×50 mm spec.
- 3
Download, compliant
Exported at exactly 413×591 px — ready to upload or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Malaysian passport photo?
35 mm wide by 50 mm tall (413×591 px at print resolution) — taller than the common 35×45 mm size used in many other countries.
What background colour does Imigresen require?
A plain white background, evenly lit with no shadow behind the head or shoulders.
Can I print this at a normal photo shop?
Yes — download the print sheet export, which tiles copies at the correct 35×50 mm size onto a standard 4R print for the shop to cut.
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