Malaysia Passport Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Malaysian International Passport (PMA) - MyOnline Pasport renewal (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (35×50 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Malaysia Passport Photo must be 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in) when printed, or a digital file of aspect 35:50, with the head 25–30 mm from chin to top of head, on a white background, taken within the last month. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in)
- Digital file
- aspect 35:50
Verified October 7, 2026 from Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia.
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in)
- Digital file
- aspect 35:50
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 25–30 mm (50–60 % of the photo height)
- Space above the head
- 10 mm
- Background
- White. White with no shadows; other colours are not accepted.
- Expression
- No rule is written; the official sample shows a neutral expression with the mouth closed, facing the camera.
- Glasses
- Not allowed: no glasses, contact lenses or accessories on your face, ears or head.
- Head covering
- If you wear a tudung (hijab), it must be dark and plain (no pattern) and must not cover your face.
- Babies and children
- Online renewal is only for applicants aged 13 and over; younger children must apply at an immigration counter, where the photo is taken. Applicants under 18 collect the passport with a parent or guardian.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 1 month
- Online application
- MyOnline Pasport (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my) renewal of a 5-year passport; you collect it in person at the chosen immigration office.
More rules (7)
- Leave about 10 mm between your chin and the bottom edge of the photo.
- Wear dark clothing that covers your shoulders and chest.
- Use an original photo that shows how you look now: sharp, evenly lit and without shadows.
- Applications with AI-generated or AI-modified photos are rejected with no refund, and other edited photos are not accepted either.
- Make sure your phone camera does not produce a mirrored image.
- If the photo does not meet the rules, the application is put on hold until you upload a new one; you can also retake the photo at the immigration office when you collect the passport.
- MyOnline renewal is only for 5-year passports; 10-year passports, persons with disabilities (OKU), students leaving for a bachelor's degree abroad and Hajj pilgrims must apply at a counter.
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
Photo Acceptance Guarantee — rejected for a technical reason we check? We refund you.
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 7, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
- Secure payment, no subscription Pay once through Stripe. We never see your card details.
Official sources
Verified on October 7, 2026
- MyOnline Pasport - Permohonan Pasport Malaysia Antarabangsa (PMA): Spesifikasi Foto Pasport — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
- MyOnline Pasport - official sample photo diagram (35 mm x 50 mm, head 25-30 mm) — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
- MyOnline Pasport poster 1 - online only for 5-year passports — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
- MyOnline Pasport poster 2 - ban on AI-generated or modified photos — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
- Passport Renewal - High Commission of Malaysia, Islamabad (photo 35mm x 50mm, white background) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (High Commission of Malaysia, Islamabad)
Questions
What size is a Malaysia Passport Photo?
Printed: 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in). Digital: aspect 35:50.
Can I take my Malaysia Passport Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. White with no shadows; other colours are not accepted.
Can I smile?
No rule is written; the official sample shows a neutral expression with the mouth closed, facing the camera.
Can I wear glasses?
Not allowed: no glasses, contact lenses or accessories on your face, ears or head.
Can I wear a head covering?
If you wear a tudung (hijab), it must be dark and plain (no pattern) and must not cover your face.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 1 month.
What about babies and children?
Online renewal is only for applicants aged 13 and over; younger children must apply at an immigration counter, where the photo is taken. Applicants under 18 collect the passport with a parent or guardian.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
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