Visa · Malaysia

Malaysia Visa Photo (eVISA / imi.gov.my)

Malaysia visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, plain shadow-free white background, front view, mouth closed, taken within the last 6 months. No glasses, no hats (except religious headscarf). eVISA JPEG around 100 KB – 1 MB.

Photo difficulty6/10

Photo specs

Print size	35 × 45 mm
Digital size	~413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI (nộp online)
Resolution	300
Background	Plain white, shadow-free (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Entire face from chin to crown must be visible
Quantity	1 digital photo for eVISA
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months
File note	JPEG/JPG, around 100 KB – 1 MB for eVISA

35 × 45 mm · Entire face from chin to crown must be visible

Detailed rules

GlassesRemove glasses to avoid glare and reflection

Hats / capsNot allowed, except religious head covering that does not obscure the face

Smiling / open mouthLips closed, neutral expression

Hair covering face / foreheadFace and forehead must be clearly visible

Clothing contrasting the backgroundAvoid white clothing so it stands out from the white background

Common rejection reasons

Wearing glasses causing rejection
Cropping from a larger image to fit the frame
Background with shadows or a grey cast

Photo difficulty

Strict shadow-free pure-white background
Glasses strictly not allowed
File-size limits apply for eVISA upload

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses for a Malaysia visa photo?

No. Immigration asks you to remove glasses to avoid glare and reflection.

What size is a Malaysia visa photo?

35 × 45 mm, plain shadow-free white background; eVISA JPEG around 100 KB – 1 MB.

Official sources

Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (Immigration Dept) — imi.gov.my — Verified on 04/07/2026
Kementerian Luar Negeri (MOFA) — Passport Photo Specification (PDF) — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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