Singapore Passport Photo Size and Requirements
A Singapore passport photo follows ICA's specifications, based on ISO and ICAO standards: 35x45mm, with your face (chin to crown) reportedly 25-35mm and occupying about 70-80% of the frame, on a plain white background. For online e-Services upload, ICA's own page specifies 400x514 pixels and a maximum file size of 8MB, in JPG, JPEG, HEIC, HEIF, or PNG format.
This tool crops your photo to exactly 35x45mm at 290 DPI, which produces the 400x514 pixel size ICA's page recommends for online upload.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 290 DPI (399 × 513 px) |
| Max file size | 8000 KB |
| Format | JPG |
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Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) states your photograph "must not be altered or enhanced in any way," explicitly including modification of facial features and the use of photo-editing software. Cropping and resizing to the exact size are format changes and are fine; changing the background or retouching your appearance is not. This tool defaults to Compliance Mode for this document - crop and resize only, no background changes. We recommend staying in Compliance Mode and retaking your photo against a plain white wall instead of switching to Edit Mode.
General photo rules
These apply broadly, but always confirm the specifics for this document on the official source below.
- Neutral facial expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- Face the camera directly, with no head tilt
- No hats or head coverings, except for religious or medical reasons - your full face must still be visible
- A recent photo, typically taken within the last 6 months
- A plain, evenly lit background with no shadows, patterns, or other people or objects
- Glasses are discouraged or restricted by a growing number of countries due to glare - check the official source below for this document specifically
How to take this photo at home
- Stand about 3-6 feet in front of a plain, light-colored wall with no shadow falling behind you.
- Use even, natural light facing you - a window works well. Avoid harsh overhead light, backlighting, or a direct flash, which all cast shadows.
- Hold the camera at eye level, at arm’s length or propped on a stand, and look straight into it.
- Keep a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open, and remove hats or sunglasses.
- Take a few shots, then upload the sharpest one here - cropping to the exact size, and background removal if you use it, are handled automatically.
Many governments accept a digital photo upload for online applications as well as a printed photo for in-person or mail applications - check the official source below for which your application needs. This tool exports both a single photo file and a 4x6 print sheet, so either way you're covered.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Singapore passport photo?
35mm wide by 45mm tall. ICA's own photo-guidelines page confirms the 400x514 pixel size for online upload, which is exactly this size at 290 DPI; we corroborated the millimeter figure, background color, and face-height percentage against several independent 2026 guides rather than a diagram on ICA's own page, which didn't include one in the version we could fetch.
What background color is required?
Plain white, with a matte or semi-matte (non-reflective) finish for a printed photo, per ICA's own page.
Can I edit or retouch my photo?
No - ICA's page states the photograph "must not be altered or enhanced in any way," explicitly including modification of facial features and the use of photo-editing software. This tool defaults to Compliance Mode (crop and resize only) for this document.
What file formats and size does online upload accept?
JPG, JPEG, HEIC, HEIF, or PNG, per ICA's page, with a maximum file size of 8MB - much larger than most countries' limits, so compression generally isn't a concern here.
How recent must the photo be?
Reported as within the last 3 months across several guides; we couldn't confirm the exact wording on ICA's own page, so treat this as a close approximation and check the current application instructions.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Requirements change over time - always confirm the current specification before submitting.