Official Maltese passport photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationA Maltese passport application includes a live photograph captured at the Passport Office, together with fingerprints and signature as applicable. Identità’s current guidance requires applicants to attend for that biometric stage. Preparing for the picture is therefore connected to the appointment, while any supporting photograph requested for a particular case serves the application checklist.
The portrait should provide a clear and natural likeness. Read the photo requirements below with the framing, background, facial expression and photo quality explanations before attending. The image is intended to identify you throughout the passport’s use, so avoid presentation that obscures facial detail or relies on cosmetic alteration.
Identità distinguishes first applications, renewals and replacements after loss. A recommender can be relevant to the supporting application, including certification of a photograph where required. The current form also explains that biometric information is collected by an authorised officer, making that capture stage separate from simply completing paperwork.
The Malta page links to other Maltese documents. Keep the requested identity documents, existing passport and case-specific evidence ready, and use the embassy and consulate directory for a consular application abroad. The visa finder supports destination research after the passport arrangements are understood. Book the appropriate service and organise collection around its actual processing arrangements.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.
Use a plain, distraction-free background. We replace it automatically to meet official criteria.
Proper lighting ensures your photo is clear and natural. Uneven exposure or artificial glare can lead to rejection.
Your face must be fully visible with a neutral expression for easy identification and facial recognition.
Glasses are allowed only if they do not obstruct visibility. Headwear is permitted only for valid medical or religious reasons.
Improper posture can lead to application rejection. Your face and shoulders should be correctly aligned and fully visible.
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