Good to know: Only children under 4 bring a photo; from 4 the photo is taken at the passport office.
Malaysian passport (child under 4) photo requirements
Malaysia’s Immigration Department photographs everyone aged four and over with a live-capture camera, with no glasses or contact lenses. Only a child under four brings a photo: one 35 × 50 mm print on a shadowless white background with the face 25–30 mm.
| Size | 35 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Head | 25–30 mm from the chin to the top of the head |
| Background | A shadowless white background |
| Glasses | Not allowed. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Prints needed | 1 |
Source: imi.gov.my (2026-11-09).
Taking a Malaysian passport (child under 4) photo
Stand in front of a shadowless white background. Take your glasses off. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
Printing Malaysia child photos
4 fit on a 4×6 print, 9 on a 5×7, 25 on A4 and 20 on US Letter; the office wants 1.
Questions
What size is a Malaysian passport (child under 4) photo?
35 × 50 mm, with the head 25–30 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Can I take a Malaysian passport (child under 4) photo at home?
Usually, yes. Only children under 4 bring a photo; from 4 the photo is taken at the passport office.
Can I wear glasses in a Malaysian passport (child under 4) photo?
Not allowed.
Other photos
- US passport 2×2 in
- UK passport 35×45 mm
- Schengen visa 35×45 mm
- 2 × 2 in photo 2×2 in
- Every passport and visa photo