Malaysia Passport Photo

Additional guidelines

Malaysian passport photos must also meet requirements other than the technical specifications discussed above.

They are as follows:

Attire

According to the Malaysian passport photo dress code, you must wear dark-colored clothing that covers your shoulders and chest. If you wear a hijab or veil (tudung), it mustn’t obscure any parts of your face or cast shadows on it.

Glasses

Remove prescription glasses even if worn daily, and don’t use contact lenses—passport agents in Malaysia will reject both if present in the picture.

Hair

Your hair mustn’t cover your eyes or forehead or obscure the oval of your face. Both your ears must also be clearly visible. It’s best to tuck the hair behind your ears or tie it in a ponytail or a bun.

Jewelry

Remove your earrings. The official requirements are vague about whether you can wear other types of jewelry, so it’s best to remove all pieces.

Makeup

You’re allowed to wear makeup for the Malaysian passport photo, but it mustn’t alter your natural appearance. Your skin tone, birthmarks, moles, and blemishes must be fully visible. Opt for light makeup that enhances your beauty, such as neutral-colored lipstick and mascara.

Malaysia passport renewal online: Photo requirements

It’s possible to renew your travel document online—all you need is a digital passport photo. From the information we could gather online, Malaysian passport photos for online applications should be uploaded as follows:

• In a JPG, JPEG, PNG, or BITMAP format
• File size should be 50–300KB 

How to Make Your Own Malaysian Passport Photo

Instead of wasting time in traffic and lines, create your Malaysia passport-size photo online with our tool: PhotoAiD® for iOS or PhotoAiD® for Android. Simply type “Malaysian passport” in the app’s search bar and select the correct document.

How to Take a Malaysia Passport Photo at Home

Here’s how to use our app to take photos for a Malaysian passport:

1. Upload a picture

Select an existing self-portrait from your device and upload it to the app. Alternatively, send it in using the button below:

Don’t have a picture? Take one following these tips:

• Ensure your hairstyle, makeup, attire, etc, meet the requirements mentioned at the top of this page.
• Stand at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from the camera.
• Take a photo in daylight by a window.
• Keep your eyes at the same height as the camera lens; don’t tilt your head.
• Ensure your face is evenly lit and there are no shadows on your face or the background.

Don’t worry if you can’t get the photo right in one go. We won’t approve a photo that doesn’t meet the official Malaysian passport photo requirements, but we’ll talk about it more below.

2. Wait for the conversion

Our artificial intelligence algorithms will replace the background with a solid white color and convert your photo to the required Malaysian passport photo size—all within seconds.

3. Order a human expert check

In this step, one of our experienced photographers will verify your picture against all official guidelines. If anything is wrong, we’ll email you instructions on how to take a new photo and where to upload it again for free.

4. Download your digital passport photo

We’ll email your digital photo after you finalize the order. If you paid for printed copies, they’ll be delivered to your address within an average of 2–3 business days.

Want to print your photos yourself? We’ll send you a free Malaysian passport-size photo template. It’s easy to print at a local print shop or at home—just remember to use high-quality photographic paper.

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Malaysia Passport Photo Doesn’t Meet Specifications

When submitting a non-verified passport photo online, you might encounter several issues with the upload wizard. Here are several reasons why your photo might get rejected:

• Wrong size: The file is too big or too small.
• Wrong format: You submitted the image using the wrong file format.
• Lighting issues: The photo might be too bright or too dark for crucial facial features to be visible.
• Ears not visible: The wizard doesn’t detect ears in the photo.

How can you fix these issues? Start here:

• Try redoing the process in a different browser; your browser may not support the application portal. Hint: Users online reported issues using Firefox and Edge.
• After you upload a photo, you must adjust the blue circle on the screen (scroll down for an image example). Use the sliders to fit your head inside the circle. You may need to try a few times before the wizard accepts the photo. Hint: Your ears must be inside the blue circle.
• If your image is too big, use our Malaysia passport photo editor to ensure the file size and format are correct.

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Sources:

1. https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/passport/malaysian-international-passport/