Malaysia eVISA Photo Size: 35 × 50 mm (Tourist eVISA)
Official rules: 35 × 50 mm, up to 2 MB, background: plain white recommended (blue also allowed). Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo size at a glance
The Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo is 35 × 50 mm, uploaded as a JPG or PNG file up to 2 MB.
| Printed size | 35 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 35 × 50 mm · 3.5 × 5 cm · 1.38 × 1.97 in · 413 × 591 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1181 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:10 |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated; 35 × 50 mm photo size |
| File size | Up to 2 MB |
| Background | Plain white recommended (blue also allowed) |
| Head size | 60% to 70% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo
Malaysia's eVISA is for foreigners whose nationality needs a visa. You apply and pay online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, from the country where you live. For a social visit it is the Visa without Reference (VTR): a pass for at most 30 days, with no work, training or study. The Visa with Reference (VDR) serves students, expatriates, dependants and professionals once the Immigration Department approves it. After approval, print the eVISA on A4 paper and show it at the entry checkpoint.
The department puts its photo rules in one picture on its check-photo page. It draws a 35 × 50 mm frame on a white or blue background, a full face seen from the front with eyes open, and no border. Head coverings are accepted only for religion. Blurred, tilted, distant or undersized images are crossed out, and a warning says that ignoring these rules will lead to rejection. The same page lets you upload a picture to see whether it meets the requirement, and gives the largest file sizes: 2 MB for a VTR photo, 25 KB for a VDR one. Glasses are not covered there.
Sources, checked 24 Oct 2026: Passport photo verification and photo requirements (MyVISA, Immigration Department of Malaysia), Visa requirement for foreigners (High Commission of Malaysia, Dhaka) and Visa requirement for foreigners (High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi).
How to make your Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain white recommended (blue also allowed)). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo?
The photo is 35 × 50 mm. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 413 × 591 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What is the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo size in cm, inches and pixels?
35 × 50 mm is 3.5 × 5 cm or 1.38 × 1.97 inches, in a 7:10 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 591 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1181 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo need to be?
Up to 2 MB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
What background colour does the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo need?
Plain white recommended (blue also allowed). Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 60% to 70% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Is the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo the same for Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants?
Yes. The photo rules on malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my do not change with nationality, so Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants follow the same ones. Which visa you can apply for does depend on your nationality, and a visa centre in your country may add its own checklist.
Do Indians need a Malaysia eVISA photo in 2026?
Not for short trips. The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi says Indian nationals can enter without a visa until 31 December 2026, for up to 30 days of business, tourism, social or transit purposes. Instead they show a passport valid for at least six months, confirmed return tickets and a hotel booking, and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online three days before arrival; the page does not ask for a photo.
Malaysia eVISA photo rejected: what can I do?
The Immigration Department's check-photo page warns that a photo breaking its guidelines leads to rejection, and it lets you upload a picture to see whether it meets the eVISA requirement before you apply again. The High Commission in Dhaka adds that every uploaded document must meet the required specification, and that a visa can be refused without a reason being given.
What do Bangladeshi applicants need for a Malaysia visa?
A Bangladesh regular passport needs a visa, and the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka says to apply for the eVISA online from your country of residence. Its list for a social visit includes two passport-sized photos, a return flight ticket, six months of bank statements with a solvency letter and a hotel reservation, plus a birth certificate for a minor. The visa fee for a Bangladesh passport is RM 20, on top of a RM 105 processing fee.
What else do the Malaysia eVISA (Tourist) photo rules say?
Full face, front view, eyes open. No head covering except for religious reasons. Head 30–35 mm, with about 5 mm above the head and 5–10 mm below the chin. No border or frame. Not blurred, tilted, too far away or too small.
Which file format should I use?
JPG or PNG. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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