Malaysia eVISA (Social Visit)
Last verified 2026-10-17 against Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) — MYVISA social-visit eVISA (VTR)Standards: MYVISA social-visit studio-photo requirementsStudio photo required
MYVISA requires a studio-taken photo for social-visit eVISA: plain white background, 35 × 50 mm, taken within six months. Selfies and scanned photos are not accepted.
Use the studio’s digital file and MYVISA’s current upload instructions. AI background replacement and enhancements are unavailable here. VDR and embassy applications have separate requirements.
Dimensions
The current MYVISA social-visit FAQ specifies a studio-taken photo, 35 × 50 mm. Use the studio’s digital file and the current application uploader. The reviewed public sources do not establish a universal pixel canvas, DPI minimum, JPEG-only rule or 100 KB ceiling.
Head position
Show the full face, facing the camera. The general MYVISA photo page specifies 30–35 mm from chin to crown, about 5 mm above the head and 5–10 mm below the chin. These physical references are not a percentage-based app crop rule.
Background
Use a plain white background for social-visit eVISA (VTR). General MYVISA guidance permits white or blue for VDR; that does not extend blue to this social-visit entry.
Expression
Use a neutral expression, eyes open, with a sharp, clear, upright image and no frame or border.
Accessories
The general photo page says no spectacle frames and permits religious head coverings with the full face visible. The social-visit FAQ separately says without headgear. If this affects you, confirm with MYVISA before submitting rather than assuming an exception.
Other rules
The photo must be taken within six months. The social-visit FAQ rejects selfies and scanned photos and requires a studio-taken image. SpecSnap therefore provides studio-photo guidance without AI background replacement, enhancement, edited preview, payment, printing or application export for this entry.
Notes
This entry covers MYVISA social-visit eVISA (VTR). VDR, Employment Pass/ESD, student and embassy applications have separate instructions. The official photo checker can help assess a studio file; a check does not guarantee visa acceptance. Follow the current uploader for its file format and size limits.
Sources
Can I wear glasses in a MYVISA social-visit photo?
The general MYVISA photo page says no spectacle frames. Follow the current portal instructions and use the required studio photo.
Can I wear a head covering?
The general photo page permits religious head coverings with the face visible, while the social-visit FAQ says without headgear. Confirm your circumstances with MYVISA before submitting.
What expression should I use?
Use a neutral expression with eyes open, facing the camera. The image should be sharp and clear, without a frame or border.
How recent must the photo be, and can I take a selfie?
Use a studio-taken photo from within six months. The social-visit FAQ rejects selfies and scanned photos. SpecSnap offers guidance without edited generation or export for this entry.
Does MYVISA require a 100 KB JPEG?
The reviewed current public FAQ and photo page do not establish a universal 100 KB ceiling, JPEG-only rule, exact pixels or minimum DPI. They specify 35 × 50 mm. Use the studio’s digital file and current uploader instructions; the official checker does not guarantee acceptance.