Photo requirements guide
Malta National Visa (D) photo requirements
A guide to the photo size and conditions you need for the application.
Checked: 2026-08-28
Photo requirements at a glance
- The official page requires the digital photo to be 240 x 320 pixels (width x height) at least; a smaller picture is rejected. This is a minimum, not an exact size.
- The photo must keep a 35 x 45 mm (width x height) proportion within limits, as officially required.
- The only accepted format is JPEG (BMP / TIFF / GIF / PNG and the like are explicitly rejected).
- The file-size limit is within 120 KB.
- The face must occupy 70-80% of the photo and the background must be plain light-White, as officially required.
- The photo must be no more than 6 months old, as officially required.
Face photo requirements
For a Malta National Visa (Long Stay D, over 90 days up to 365 days) application via VFS Malta Extended Services (Japan), a digital photo is added to the application. The same official page also lists one printed photograph glued to the application form and an in-person intake including a biometric appointment.
This tool prepares the digital photo file only; gluing the print photograph, the in-person VFS intake, and the biometric appointment remain the applicant's own actions. The Malta Schengen visa (35×45 mm print) is a separate application route, and the digital photo values do not apply to it.
What to check before you submit
The phrase “passport-size” alone does not set a fixed value such as 35×45 mm. In the Tool, enter the dimensions shown by the current application guidance.
From creation to submission
- Keep the application guidance available and enter the output type and dimensions you have confirmed.
- No face guide is shown for values the official guidance does not specify.
- After editing and review, confirm the accepted format and conditions in the application portal before submitting.
Create your photo in the browser
Prepare the photo for Malta National Visa Photo (D) directly in your smartphone or computer browser. Creating and reviewing are free.
Open the web toolWhat this tool creates
- the required face photo (for digital upload)
Official information
The photo conditions on this page are based on the official guidance.
Check the latest official portal guidance before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is the photo automatically converted to 35×45 mm?
No. The tool does not substitute 35×45 mm or any other value when the official requirement is unspecified.
What if the application portal shows updated conditions?
Check the current application screen or official guidance and enter those conditions in the Tool.