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Singapore passport photo size

35 × 45 mm · Plain white · 400 × 514 px · Taken within the last 3 months

Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height56–78% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white
Digital size400 × 514 px
File formatjpeg
How recentTaken within the last 3 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 7, 2026 · Source: ica.gov.sg photo-guidelines. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

You can take this photo yourself

A plain, empty wall. Nothing behind you.
Good example. A plain, empty wall. Nothing behind you.
Frames, shelves and curtains behind you.
Avoid this. Frames, shelves and curtains behind you.
Light on your face from the front, and no shadow on the wall.
Good example. Light on your face from the front, and no shadow on the wall.
Light behind you, so half the face falls into shadow.
Avoid this. Light behind you, so half the face falls into shadow.
Neutral: mouth closed, eyes open. This is what most passports and visas ask for.
Good example. Neutral: mouth closed, eyes open. This is what most passports and visas ask for.
A wide grin with teeth showing, and a tilted head.
Avoid this. A wide grin with teeth showing, and a tilted head.

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How the passport photo is submitted

Who can take the photo

  • The authority allows a photo taken without a studio — its own wording is below.
    ask someone to help you take the photo if you are using your mobile phone camera ica.gov.sg

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • No filters, retouching or digital changes.
    your photograph must not be altered or enhanced in any way ica.gov.sg
  • Colour photo.
    A passport-sized, digital, colour photograph ica.gov.sg
  • Selfies are not recommended.
    We do not recommend selfie ica.gov.sg

Questions

What size is a Singapore passport photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 400 × 514 px.
Can I take a Singapore passport photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Singapore documents

  • Citizenship — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
  • ID card — digital file 400×514 px here, 400×514 px, 8 MB there
  • Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

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