Introduction Malaysia Passport is a valid travel document issued by the Malaysian Government for the purpose of traveling abroad. Malaysia Passport is the property of The Government of Malaysia and it may be withdrawn at any time if the Immigration Department is satisfied that the passport is used contravene against the Passport Act 1966. The holder is fully responsible for the security of the Passport.

Below is an outline of Malaysia Passport (Normal) Photos Requirements:

• 35mm x 50mm photos are required for Malaysia Passport Photos
• A light blue background is specified for passport photos
• Polaroid instant photos are unacceptable
• Three quarter profiles are not allowed
• The applicant must look straight into the camera
• The passport photo must show the eyes clearly
• There must be no hair over the face

The applicant must be photographed on a light blue background. Apart from that the Malaysian regulations seem to comply with US Visa Photo requirements.

Samples of Malaysia Passport Photos (Normal)

Malaysia Passport (Polycarbonate)

With effective from 29 April 2013, the applicants who wish to apply for Malaysia Passport in the following offices shall submit a passport photo with new specifications. This is due to the following Immigration Offices will issue with better quality passports using polycarbonate film biodata pages.
 

State	Immigration Office
W.P Putrajaya  (from 22/04/2013)	Preseint 15
W.P Kuala Lumpur   (from 22/04/2013)	Kompleks KDN Jalan Duta
	UTC Pudu
	UTC Sentul
	Wangsa Maju
Johor   (from 29/04/2013)	Batu Pahat
	Kluang
	Kulaijaya
	Pekan Rabu
	Setia Tropika
Johor   (from 13/05/2013)	Muar
	Segamat
	Mersing
	Kukup
Selangor   (from 22/04/2013)	Kuala Kubu Bahru
	Kuala Selangor
	Kajang
	Sepang
Selangor   (from 13/05/2013)	Shah Alam
	Port Klang
	Kelana Jaya
	Puchong
Perak   (from 13/05/2013)	Ipoh
	UTC Perak
Negeri Sembilan   (from 13/05/2013)	Seremban
Pulau Pinang   (from 13/05/2013)	Seberang Jaya
	Georgetown

Below is an outline of Malaysia Passport (Polycarbonate) Photos Requirements:

• A white color background with no shadows
• Photo size is 35mm x 50mm
• Face size must between 25mm - 30mm (50% - 60% of the photo space under ICAO rules)
• Excess space between the chin with the lower end of sized photographs at least 10mm
• Excess space between the head with the upper end of sized photographs at least 10mm
• Polaroid instant photos are unacceptable
• The applicant must look straight into the camera
• The passport photo must show the eyes clearly
• Taken in dark color clothing with cover the shoulder and chest
• Three quarter profiles are not allowed
• There must be no hair over the face
• Not cover the forehead for wearing hijab (tudung)

Samples of Malaysia Passport Photos (Polycarbonate)

For more information, check with Malaysia Immigration Department for the details.