Do Indians need a photo for Malaysia?
Indian passport holders going to Malaysia normally use Visa-free entry up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026) + Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). The official source does not ask for a separate visa photo on that route. Here is what you do need, and when a photo would come into play.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Malaysia photo rules at a glance
What the official source says
| Route for Indians | Visa-free entry up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026) + Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | Not stated by the official source |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | Not stated by the official source |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Not stated by the official source |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- MDAC must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival
- Passport valid at least 6 months; confirmed return ticket and hotel booking
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a photo for Malaysia?
For the usual route (Visa-free entry up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026) + Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)), the official source does not ask Indian travellers for a separate passport photo.
Where do these rules come from?
From High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi (kln.gov.my): requirements for foreigners, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi (kln.gov.my): requirements for foreigners
Also checked: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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