Photograph specification for Malaysia Visa Application
· With immediate effect the photograph for Malaysian visa should meet the specification mentioned below:
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• The photograph must be a coloured photograph with 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm dimensions
• It should cover 70% of the face and clear view of the neck and shoulder
• With white background and without border
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old
• It should be in sharp focus and clean
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera
• It should show your skin tone naturally
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast
• It is to be taken without headgear
• Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent
• It should be without hat/cap
• It should be without the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears
• The photograph should not have any staple marks
• Scanned and colour photocopies would not be accepted