Malawi

Malawi student permit photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Upload a portrait from your phone or take one with your camera.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameStudent Permit
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Preparing Your Malawi Student Permit Photo

The cited student-permit pages do not state a photo requirement or photo size[1][2].

Official Size Requirements and Guidelines

The cited student-permit pages do not state a photo requirement or dimensions[1][2]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a common practical size, not an official requirement.

Ask the immigration office whether it requires a photo, since the cited pages do not state a photo requirement[1][2].

Before you go

Student permit applications are submitted with supporting documents at an immigration office[1]. Check the permit page for the listed supporting documents[1].

Check with your local immigration office before you go to confirm its operating hours and what documents to bring.

Background and Lighting Setup

The student permit pages do not specify photo dimensions or a background color[1][2].

The cited student-permit pages do not state a photo requirement or photo-taking instructions[1][2].

Head Position and Facial Rules

The cited pages do not specify head-height measurements or pose requirements[1][2].

The cited pages do not give instructions for head position or facial expression[1][2].

Glasses, Headwear, and Special Rules

The cited pages do not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

The cited pages do not state rules for head coverings or children’s photos[1][2].

Printing and Submitting Your Photo

The student-permit page says to submit the application with supporting documents at an immigration office[1]. It does not state that a photo must be included[1].

The cited pages do not provide photo printing or attachment instructions[1][2]. The 35 × 45 mm crop is a practical format, not an official requirement.

Checking your photo

The cited student-permit pages do not state photo quality requirements[1][2].

The authority does not publish an official photo size for this permit[1][2].

Common Reasons for Photo Rejection

The cited pages do not state photo rejection criteria[1][2].

The authority does not publish an official photo size for this permit[1][2].

Frequently asked questions

What size photo do I need for a Malawi student permit?

The cited pages do not state a photo requirement or official size[1][2]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a common practical size, not an official requirement.

Is a digital upload accepted for the application?

Student permit applications are submitted with supporting documents at an immigration office[1].

What background color should I use for the photo?

The student-permit pages do not specify a photo background color[1][2].

Can I take the photo at home?

The cited pages do not state whether applicants may take a photo at home or require a photo[1][2].

Are head coverings allowed in the photo?

The cited pages do not specify rules for headwear[1][2].

What should I bring when submitting my application?

Student permit applications are submitted with supporting documents at an immigration office[1].