Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Malta visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Malta document
Malta does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
visathis page
EU blue card
- EU long-term residence permit 30 × 40 mm
- passport 30 × 40 mm
- residence card for family member of an EU citizen 30 × 40 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Malta-specific things to know
- The number of photographs is not the same everywhere: one on the Identità page, two on the VFS page for Morocco. Both ask for colour on a white (VFS: white or light) background.
- The head is given as about 30 mm from hair to chin, in a 35 × 45 mm photo — about 67 % of the height on its own and 70–80 % for the face figure the same page quotes; keep the head large and centred.
- The photographs are un-mounted — not glued onto a card — and an incomplete set makes the application incomplete.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Identità Malta (Central Visa Unit) and VFS Global as the Malta visa application centre. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Identità Malta, Central Visa Unit, national visa application: the application form signed by the applicant, with «Passport (validity of which must not be less than 10 months); and one (1) passport-size photograph (in colour, taken against a white background, and the face should be clearly visible)».
- VFS Global Malta (Morocco), general: the photograph for each applicant must be an un-mounted, full-face, colour photo taken within the last six months; «Two photographs must be submitted». Size: 35 mm × 45 mm with the head centred in the frame; the head, measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, about 30 mm.
- Same page, appearance: a full-face front view with the applicant facing the camera directly; the face about 70–80 % of the photo area; in colour with only a white or light background (dark, busy or patterned backgrounds not accepted); the head with face and hair shown from the crown to the tip of the chin and from hairline side to side; ears preferably exposed; sunglasses or other wear that detracts from the face not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example); a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification not acceptable.
- Same page: «Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.» Processing: a minimum of 15 working days for a Schengen visa and of 5 working days for a D-national Malta visa, which the Consular Services may extend.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Malta?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.