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Singapore Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Singapore passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (400 × 514 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 25–35 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A Singapore passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (400 × 514 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 25–35 mm. Make your Singapore passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 400 × 514 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 25–35 mm
File size: max 8000 KB

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Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

Singapore singapore passport (ica) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 400 × 514 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 25–35 mm from chin to the top of the head (55.6–77.8% of the photo height).
Eye line: 23.4–31.5 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 3 months.
Digital file: JPEG, up to 8,000 KB.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

Singapore passport photo requirements (2026)

Singapore Passport (ICA)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 400 × 514 px
Head height: 25–35 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 3 months
File size: up to 8,000 KB

Expression: Neutral facial expression with mouth closed; full frontal view, eyes looking at the camera.

Glasses: Spectacles must have clear, untinted lenses with eyes clearly visible; wear only non-coloured contact lenses; no red eye.

Head covering: Full face without headgear unless worn habitually for religious or racial customs; headgear must not hide facial features. ICA 'Dos and Don'ts': head gear/attire must be dark in colour against the white background; eyes must be fully visible (not covered by hair or headscarf).

Children: No child-specific rules published on the ICA photo guidelines page.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore · ICA Singapore

Singapore Entry Visa (Form 14A; via Local Contact e-Service SAVE, authorised visa agent or Singapore Overseas Mission)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 400 × 514 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 3 months
File size: up to 8,000 KB

Expression: Full face, facing forward with eyes open; neutral, mouth closed (ICA guidelines).

Glasses: Spectacle frames must not cover part of the eyes; lenses must not reflect or glare (MFA mission page). ICA: clear untinted lenses.

Head covering: Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing; religious/cultural headgear permitted if facial features remain visible (MFA mission page).

Children: Not specified.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: ICA Singapore · ICA Singapore

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

Singapore NRIC / Identity Card (registration at 15, re-registration at 30 and 55, replacement)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 400 × 514 px
Head height: 25–35 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–28.8 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 3 months
File size: up to 8,000 KB

Expression: Neutral facial expression with mouth closed; full frontal view, eyes looking at the camera.

Glasses: Spectacles must have clear, untinted lenses with eyes clearly visible; wear only non-coloured contact lenses; no red eye.

Children: 15-year-olds register online with an uploaded photo; biometrics (fingerprints) are enrolled in person at school or the ICA Services Centre, but the photo itself is the uploaded digital one.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: ICA Singapore · ICA Singapore

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a Singapore singapore passport (ica) photo?

The official Singapore singapore passport (ica) photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 25–35 mm, which is 55.6–77.8% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 13.5–21.6 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of up to 8000 KB. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format Singapore uses too.

Singapore also sets photo rules for singapore entry visa (form 14a; via local contact e-service save, authorised visa agent or singapore overseas mission) (35×45 mm) and singapore nric / identity card (registration at 15, re-registration at 30 and 55, replacement) (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Singapore passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Singapore — Singapore Passport (ICA). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 Singapore passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Singapore passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (400 × 514 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 25–35 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a Singapore passport photo?

A Singapore passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (400 × 514 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 25–35 mm.

What background is required for a Singapore passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a Singapore passport photo?

Spectacles must have clear, untinted lenses with eyes clearly visible; wear only non-coloured contact lenses; no red eye.

Can I smile in a Singapore passport photo?

Neutral facial expression with mouth closed; full frontal view, eyes looking at the camera.

Are head coverings allowed in a Singapore passport photo?

Full face without headgear unless worn habitually for religious or racial customs; headgear must not hide facial features. ICA 'Dos and Don'ts': head gear/attire must be dark in colour against the white background; eyes must be fully visible (not covered by hair or headscarf).

What are the rules for a baby or child's Singapore passport photo?

No child-specific rules published on the ICA photo guidelines page.

Are Singapore visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

Singapore Passport (ICA): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Singapore Entry Visa (Form 14A; via Local Contact e-Service SAVE, authorised visa agent or Singapore Overseas Mission): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Singapore NRIC / Identity Card (registration at 15, re-registration at 30 and 55, replacement): 35 × 45 mm, white background.

How do I make a Singapore passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Singapore passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital Singapore passport photo?

Yes — download the 400 × 514 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 8000 KB) for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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