Malta

Malta visitor visa 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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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 nameViża Schengen għal Soġġorn Qasir
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

Malta Visitor Visa Photo Requirements and Guidelines

If you need a photo for a Malta visitor visa, you must follow specific rules to prepare your printed picture correctly.

Official Size and Submission Basics

For a Malta short-stay visa, Identità asks for a recent printed passport-size photo[1]. The cited authority material does not specify numeric dimensions; 35 × 45 mm (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches) is a common estimate, not an official size.

Submit a recent printed passport-size photo for a short-stay visa[1]. The cited source does not give numeric dimensions; 35 × 45 mm is a common estimate, not an official size.

Background and Lighting Rules

The cited student national-visa checklist asks for a passport photo according to ICAO standards[2]. It does not specify a background colour or exact dimensions[2].

The cited material does not specify a background colour for the short-stay visa photo[1].

Head Height and Framing

The cited sources do not specify a head-height measurement or framing dimensions for the visitor-visa photo[1].

The cited sources do not specify head-height or framing measurements for the visitor-visa photo[1].

Expression, Glasses, and Head Coverings

The cited visitor-visa material does not specify rules for glasses, headwear, or facial expression[1].

The cited visitor-visa material does not specify rules for glasses or facial expression[1].

Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step

The cited sources ask for a recent passport-size photo but do not specify how it must be taken at home[1].

The cited sources request a recent passport-size photo but do not specify how it must be taken[1].

Preparing and Printing Your Photo

Identità asks for a recent printed passport-size photo for a short-stay visa application[1]. The cited source does not give numeric dimensions or require a 4 × 6-inch print sheet.

The authority asks for a recent printed passport-size photo but does not specify numeric dimensions or paper finish[1].

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

Identità asks for a recent passport-size photo for a short-stay visa application[1]. The cited source does not list specific photo-rejection reasons or guarantee an outcome.

Submit a recent passport-size photo[1]. The cited source does not list specific photo-refusal reasons or guarantee an outcome.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Malta visitor visa photo?

Identità asks for a recent passport-size photo but does not specify numeric dimensions in the cited material. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a common estimate[1].

Do I need a printed photo?

Yes, applications require a recent printed passport-sized photo submission[1].

Does the authority specify a background colour?

The cited student national-visa checklist asks for an ICAO-standard passport photo but does not specify a background colour[2].

Can I take the photo at home?

The cited source requires a recent printed passport-size photo but does not say whether it may be taken at home[1].

Who issues the visa in Malta?

Identità through the Central Visa Unit manages the visa process and requirements[3].