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Malta Visa Photo Size

Maltese photo follows Schengen standards. White background required.

Real application output35 × 45 mm

Real 35×45 mm Biometric Photo Example for Malta

Top of head%5.7
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%80.7

Requirements may vary by document type. Check the official authority's current rules for Malta before applying.

Photo Size

35×45 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
70-80%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • ID card
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Malta visa photo look?

Malta passport (passaport) and ID card (karta tal-identità) photos must be 35×45 mm on a plain white background. As an EU and Schengen Area member, Malta applies ICAO biometric standards. The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.

Issuing authority: Identità (Identity Malta Agency)

Passport and ID card applications in Malta are handled by Identità (Identity Malta Agency). Identità is the central government authority responsible for all identity document and citizenship processing. Applications can be submitted at Identità centres in Valletta or at authorised service points.

Preparing a compliant photo with PhotoID Studio

PhotoID Studio crops and resizes your uploaded photo to the 35×45 mm Malta standard. The app automatically checks face position, head height and background colour. Save the processed photo to your device and have it printed at a local print shop.

Tips for taking the right photo

Position yourself in front of a plain white wall under natural or evenly distributed artificial light. Look directly at the camera with your face fully visible from the front. Glasses are not recommended. Make sure your hair does not cover your facial features.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not plain white or light grey. • Head height falls outside 70–80% of the total photo height. • Eyes are closed or partially visible. • Shadows, reflections or colour distortion on the face. • Photo is older than 6 months.

Cost and printing options

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription you can process your photos. Print the processed photo at a local print shop at 35×45 mm. This offers significant savings compared to traditional studio prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Malta ID card photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both documents require 35×45 mm, white background and ICAO standards.

Can I wear glasses in the photo?

Identità and EU guidelines advise against glasses as reflections may cause the application to be rejected.

How recent must the photo be?

The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the date of application.

Similar Sizes

EU

Schengen / EU

35×45 mm

GB

United Kingdom

35×45 mm

JP

Japan

35×45 mm

DE

Germany

35×45 mm

FR

France

35×45 mm

CA

Canada

35×45 mm

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