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Passport Photo Requirements forMalawi
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Last updated/checked : 28/02/2019
Report inaccuraciesPassport Requirements
Required photo dimensions : 45 x 35 mm
2photos will need to be submitted
Aplain white backgroundis needed for your photos
Photo must be taken from a straight frontal view, showing full face including both ears.
Photo cannot be digitally altered. Scanning old photos to insert a white background is not acceptable.
Photo should show normal street attire: uniforms should not be worn except for religious attire that is worn daily.
Dark or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable.
Prescription glasses, hearing devices, wigs or similar articles, should be shown if normally worn.
Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months.
Photo must be in colour.
Head size between 29-34mm.
Glasses are advised to be removed.
Head coverings for religious reasons only.
In the case of babies eyes must be open.
Photo cannot be digitally altered. Scanning old photos to insert a white background is not acceptable.
Photo should show normal street attire: uniforms should not be worn except for religious attire that is worn daily.
Dark or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable.
Prescription glasses, hearing devices, wigs or similar articles, should be shown if normally worn.
Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months.
Photo must be in colour.
Head size between 29-34mm.
Glasses are advised to be removed.
Head coverings for religious reasons only.
In the case of babies eyes must be open.
Visa Requirements
Same as passport (see above)
Dimensions : 50 x 50 mm
Number of Photos Required : 1
Background Requirements : plain white background