Singapore passport photo requirements

A quick reference based on Singapore ICA guidelines. Always confirm against the official ICA website before submitting.

Photo specifications
Item Requirement
Photo size35 mm wide × 45 mm tall
Head height (chin to crown)About 25–35 mm (roughly 70–80% of photo height)
BackgroundPlain white or off-white, no shadows
ColourFull colour, taken within the last 3 months
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible
Head positionFacing the camera squarely, centred
ResolutionSharp, in focus, no pixelation (this tool exports 300 DPI)
Do
  • Use even, natural lighting on your face
  • Keep a plain, light-coloured background
  • Look straight at the camera with a neutral face
  • Remove hats and non-religious head coverings
  • Make sure your full face is visible
Avoid
  • Smiling, frowning or tilting your head
  • Shadows or reflections behind you
  • Coloured or patterned backgrounds
  • Glare on glasses (or remove glasses)
  • Hair covering your eyes
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