Malaysia passport photo:35 x 50 mm
Malaysian passport photo: 35x50 mm, blue background (Malaysia uses blue, not white).
Make a Malaysia photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Malaysia passport photo
- 35 x 50 mm portrait
- Light blue background (white also accepted)
- Front-facing, both ears visible
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
Malaysia passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35 x 50 mm, which is 413 x 591 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Background is light blue or white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Malaysia in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Malaysia photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Malaysia passport photos
What size is a Malaysia passport photo?+
A Malaysia passport photo is 35 x 50 mm (413 × 591 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Malaysia passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Malaysia photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 50 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 32 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't light blue or white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a Malaysia passport photo need?+
Malaysia accepts a light blue or white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Malaysia photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Malaysia applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 50 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.