What size is a Malaysia visa photo?
The linked page is the High Commission's own, and it settles the process: from Singapore you cannot apply at the counter, only through the eVisa portal at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. What it does not publish is the photo specification — that sits inside the portal's application checklist, behind a login, so we could not read it. The 35 x 50 mm white-background size below is the one Malaysia publishes for photographs generally. Check the checklist when you reach it.
TL;DR A Malaysia visa photo is 35 × 50 mm on a pure white only background, supplied at 413 × 590 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral or slight smile, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 590 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | pure white only (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral or slight smile |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- From Singapore there is no counter application — everything goes through the eVisa portal
- The High Commission takes direct submissions only for Visa With Reference and UN travel documents
- 35 x 50 mm on a white background is the size Malaysia publishes for its own passport photos
- Recent colour photo, neutral expression, no head covering except for religious reasons
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: www.kln.gov.my. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a Malaysia visa photo?
- A Malaysia visa photo is 35 × 50 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 590 pixels (300 DPI), on a pure white only background.
- Can I take a Malaysia visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 50 mm on a pure white only background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a Malaysia visa photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a Malaysia visa photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does a Malaysia visa photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
Make a Malaysia visa photo →
Free watermarked preview. S$1.99 for the full-resolution file.