Singapore passport photo specification
| Requirement | Official value |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 mm wide × 45 mm high, measured without borders |
| Head size | Face at least 70% of the photo; 25–35 mm from chin to crown |
| Digital upload (e-Services) | 400 × 514 px; JPG, JPEG, HEIC, HEIF or PNG; up to 8 MB |
| Background | Plain white (plain light grey if your head covering is white) |
| Colour and finish | Colour; printed on matte or semi-matte paper |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 3 months |
ICA also requires a direct look at the camera with eyes open, both edges of the face visible, no hair over the face, the tops of the shoulders visible, no sunglasses, no reflections on glasses, and no head covering unless worn for religious or customary reasons. ICA does not publish an exact eye-line position, so this tool does not show one for Singapore.
Things to watch
- No retouching. ICA says you may resize a digital photo but must not alter or enhance it in any other way, including filters. This tool only crops, scales and (if you ask) straightens slightly.
- Selfies. ICA recommends asking someone else to take the photo; selfies usually fail the requirements.
- Same photo for IC and passport. Check the current ICA page before reusing a photo across applications.
Official sources
Checked October 24, 2026. Requirements change; the official pages always win over this summary.
- ICA Photo Guidelines
- Immigration Regulations, Second Schedule (Specifications of Applicant’s Photograph), text reproduced from Singapore Statutes Online
- ICA Singapore passport application
A guide, not a guarantee
This tool sets the size and helps you place the head. Whether a photo is accepted is decided by the issuing authority. The background hint is a simple brightness and evenness check, not an official test.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It is cropped on a canvas in your browser and saved as a local download. You can check the Network tab, or go offline after the page has loaded and it still works.
Will my photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The tool gets the size and proportions right and helps you place the head, but lighting, expression, glasses, shadows and background are judged by the issuing authority.
Can it remove or whiten the background?
No. Passport authorities generally reject digitally altered photos, so the tool deliberately does not edit the background. Take the photo against a plain white or light wall instead.
How do I print the sheet?
Download the print sheet and print it at a photo kiosk or shop as a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) photo at 100% size, then cut along the grey lines.