Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and are exempt from the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). Foreign residents of Singapore whose nationality needs a visa apply online for a Malaysia eVISA. The Malaysia visa photo is 35 mm wide by 50 mm high, with the head 30–35 mm from chin to crown, on a plain background with no shadows. White is the safest background.
Malaysia visa photo size and requirements
| Photo size | 35 mm wide × 50 mm high |
|---|---|
| Head size | 30–35 mm from chin to crown, about 5 mm of space above the head |
| Background | Plain white or blue on the eVISA; white for paper applications |
| Pose | Full face, front view, eyes open, face centred |
| Glasses | Eyes clearly visible, no glare |
| Head covering | Religious or medical reasons only; must not hide the eyes or face |
| Photo age | Recent colour photo |
| Editing | No filters or digital alteration |
eVISA photos are checked automatically
Malaysia has added automated photo checks to eVISA applications. The official requirements list blurred or tilted photos, and faces that are too small or too far away, as reasons for rejection, so crop carefully to the 30–35 mm head size.
Paper visa applications at the High Commission
The High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore asks paper visa applicants for one recent colour passport-size photo, 3.5 × 5.0 cm, on a white background, with a neutral expression, eyes open and no head covering except for religious reasons.
Singaporeans entering Malaysia
Singapore passport holders do not need a visa or the MDAC; Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises visa-free stays of up to 30 days. Singaporeans who want to enrol their fingerprints for the automated e-gates can still submit the MDAC up to 3 days before arrival. The MDAC does not ask for a photo.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the Malaysia visa size.
Malaysia visa photo FAQ
35 mm wide by 50 mm high, with the head measuring 30–35 mm from chin to crown. It is taller than a 35 × 45 mm Singapore passport photo.
The eVISA photo requirements allow white or blue, but the High Commission asks for white on paper applications. White works for both.
No. Singapore passport holders are exempt from the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, though they can submit one to enrol for the e-gates.
Official sources
- MDEC: eVISA Malaysia photo requirements (PDF)
- MDEC: Updated photo requirements for eVISA applications
- High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore: Visa and entry procedure (PDF)
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: Visa requirement by country
- MFA Singapore: Malaysia travel and visa information
Last checked October 2026. Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm with the issuing agency before you apply. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency.