Malaysia Visa with Reference (VDR) Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Malaysia Visa With Reference (VDR) - eVISA portal photo
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 Visa with Reference (VDR) Photo must be 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in) when printed, or a digital file of aspect 7:10 (up to 25 KB), with the head 30–35 mm from chin to top of head, on a white or blue background. 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 7:10 · up to 25 KB
Verified October 3, 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 7:10 · up to 25 KB
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 30–35 mm
- Space above the head
- 5 mm
- Background
- White, blue. 'Use a clear photo with a plain white or plain blue background for the best result.'.
- Expression
- Full face, front view, eyes open.
- Head covering
- No head covering except for religious reasons.
- Online application
- malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (VDR application)
More rules (2)
- Maximum photo size 25KB (VDR application)
- Same 35x50 mm layout as eVISA diagram
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.
Why people choose Ovalight
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- Money back if it’s rejected Rejected for a technical reason we check? We refund you.
- Free to try Take and check your photo for free. You pay once, only when you like the result.
- Your photo stays on your phone Processed on your device. Never uploaded to our servers.
- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 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 3, 2026
- MyVISA Portal - Passport Photo Verification page (UI text) — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
- eVISA Malaysia Photo Requirements (official diagram) — Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
Questions
What size is a Malaysia Visa with Reference (VDR) Photo?
Printed: 35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in). Digital: aspect 7:10 · up to 25 KB.
Can I take my Malaysia Visa with Reference (VDR) 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, blue. 'Use a clear photo with a plain white or plain blue background for the best result.'.
Can I smile?
Full face, front view, eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
No head covering except for religious reasons.
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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