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Malta Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Malta passport photo requirements follow ICAO biometric standards but are enforced by Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service. In this guide, you can confirm the exact 35×45 mm size, 413×531 pixel output at 300 DPI, the required white background, and the fastest way to prepare a compliant image before submitting your Malta passport application. A key local rule to remember is: Malta requires a 35×45 mm colour photo on a white background, corresponding to 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.

Use ImageGates to resize your image to exactly 35×45 mm (413×531 px) with a white background. This guide also covers where applicants usually submit their documents, which local rules cause the most rejections, and which related country pages to compare before you apply.

Official Malta passport photo rules

Malta requires a 35×45 mm colour photo on a white background, corresponding to 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.
O padrão biométrico ICAO Doc 9303 é aplicado estritamente, incluindo a regra de altura facial de 32–36 mm e expressão facial neutra.
Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service accepts photos taken within the last 6 months that accurately reflect your current appearance, including recent facial hair, glasses frames or hairstyle changes.
Two identical prints on photographic paper are used for the paper file, in addition to the digital upload used by the biometric enrolment system.

Common mistakes in Malta passport photos

Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by Malta, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
Usando papel de impressora comum para a impressão — Os scanners europeus exigem papel de qualidade fotográfica e rejeitam a saída de jato de tinta padrão para a verificação da uniformidade do fundo.
Uploading a photo whose background reads as off-white or cream once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service matches EXIF dates against the application date when available.

Passport vs visa photo differences in Malta

The passport photo in Malta is 35×45 mm, while the visa photo is 35×45 mm. The size is the same for both documents, but you should still verify the specific submission rules for the visa application. You can also compare the alternate document on the dedicated Página de fotos do visto Malta.

Países populares

Estados Unidos Canadá Reino Unido Índia Zona Schengen

Related countries

Itália (35×45 mm)Reino Unido (35×45 mm)França (35×45 mm)

Perguntas frequentes

Where do I apply for a passport in Malta?
Malta nationals apply through Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service at the nearest passport office. Online prebooking is standard. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.

Is a white background required in Malta passport photos?
Yes. Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service requires a white background at the 35×45 mm print size. Substituting another colour or an off-white tone triggers rejection at the biometric pre-check even when the framing and lighting are otherwise correct.

Qual é o tamanho oficial da foto do passaporte do Malta?
The official Malta passport photo size is 35×45 mm, which equals 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.

What background is required for a Malta passport photo?
Malta passport photos require a white background with even lighting, no patterns, and no visible shadows.