Prepare a Malaysian passport photo (35×50)
JIM passport photos use 35×50 mm. This is taller than a 35×45 Schengen print—re-crop, do not trim with scissors.
Extra 5 mm height above head compared with 35×45.
Background must be plain white—blue is a common studio mistake left over from older rules.
Wear dark shirt against light background for contrast.
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 50 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- 35×50 at print shop.
- MyIMMs pre-upload optional.
- No songkok shadow on face.
- Matte paper.
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Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
What size should I print?
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
- • 35×45 submitted
- • Blue background from old studio habit
- • Tudung shadow
- • Soft selfie
- • Old photo
35×50?
Yes for JIM passport.
Same as visa?
Often not—visa may be 35×45.
Blue background?
Usually refused for current passport—use white.
MyIMMs?
May allow pre-upload.
Headscarf?
Face visible.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Children?
Same size.
Official?
JIM website.