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Requirements

Photo size35.02 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
The authority does not publish a print size. 35.02 × 45 mm is the size PhotoSpec outputs.
Head heightThe authority does not publish a head-height figure.
BackgroundPlain white
Digital size400 × 514 px
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.

Source: ica.gov.sg. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the residence permit photo is submitted

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • Colour photo.
    A coloured digital photograph taken recently ica.gov.sg
  • No hat or head covering.
    without headgear ica.gov.sg
  • Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
    in accordance with religious or racial customs ica.gov.sg

Questions

What size is a Singapore residence permit photo?
35.02 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 400 × 514 px.
Can I take a Singapore residence permit photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35.02 × 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

  • Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
  • 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

Take your Singapore residence permit photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.