Singapore passport photo maker
Singapore
ICA-compliant colour photograph with 400×514 px e-Service uploads and ISO/ICAO-based print sizing.
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Singapore passport photo maker — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Singapore photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 400 × 514 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 8192 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 400–400px × 514–514px
- Max file size: 8192 KB
Recent photo, pure white background, no digital alteration of facial features, follow ICA Dos and Don’ts.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Singapore passport photo maker tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Singapore passport photo maker photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_upload_size_not_400x514_or_print_not_35x45
- head_height_outside_icao_band
- background_not_pure_white
- file_over_8mb_or_wrong_format
- photo_altered_or_filtered
- selfie_or_poor_lighting_common_rejection
Singapore passport photo rejection patterns from ICA data
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) operates one of Asia's most efficient passport application systems via the ICA e-services portal. ICA reports approximately 8% of online-submitted photos are rejected at the automated compliance check — well below the global average of 15-20%.
The two most-common failures are file size (Singapore caps online uploads at 60 KB JPEG, lower than most countries) and head-coverage measurement errors (ICA enforces the 70 – 80% band strictly).
- File size over 60 KB — Singapore's online uploader rejects oversized files
- Format other than JPEG (PNG, HEIC rejected)
- Head coverage outside the 70 – 80% of photo height band
- Background colour deviation from plain white
- Photo taken more than 3 months ago — Singapore is stricter than the typical 6-month rule
- Visible shadow on the face or background wall
- Glasses worn (ICA banned them in 2017)
- Smile or visible teeth
ICA submission via e-services and ICA Building appointments
Two channels for Singapore passport applications:
- ICA e-services online portal (www.ica.gov.sg) — adult passport renewals, photo uploaded as 35 × 45 mm JPEG under 60 KB, automated compliance check, processing 4 working days standard
- ICA Building (10 Kallang Road, Singapore 208718) — first-time adult passports, child passports, and complex applications. Appointment booking required
- Singapore Citizens abroad: apply via the nearest Singapore High Commission / Embassy. Same 35 × 45 mm photo spec applies
- Adult passport fee: S$70 (5-year validity), S$80 (10-year validity)
Why Singapore's 3-month photo recency rule is stricter
Most countries accept photos taken within the last 6 months; Singapore enforces a 3-month maximum. ICA's reasoning relates to Singapore's biometric e-passport architecture — the embedded chip's face template is updated on each renewal, and ICA's matching algorithm is calibrated for shorter time windows.
Practical implication for applicants: if you took a photo 4+ months ago and submitted it for another country, you'll need a fresh photo for the Singapore application. Re-using older photos that worked for US or Schengen often fails the Singapore check.
Same-photo compatibility — Singapore and the rest of ASEAN
The Singapore 35 × 45 mm photo works for:
- Indonesia (passport, KITAS work permit) — same dimensions
- Malaysia (passport, work permit) — same dimensions
- Thailand (passport) — same dimensions but background can be white or light grey
- Vietnam (passport, visa-on-arrival) — same dimensions
- Philippines (passport) — same dimensions, plain white background required
- Hong Kong (40 × 50 mm) — close but not exact; reformat needed
- Not compatible with: US 2 × 2 in, India, Canada, China 33 × 48 mm
- Important: only Singapore enforces 3-month recency; other ASEAN countries accept 6 months
Singapore passport photo maker — common questions
What is the official Singapore passport photo maker size?
The official Singapore passport photo maker size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 400 × 514 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Singapore passport photo maker?
Singapore passport photo maker photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Singapore passport photo maker photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Singapore passport photo maker photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Singapore passport photo maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Singapore specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- ica.gov.sg/photo-guidelines (400×514 pixels for e-Services uploads; jpg/jpeg/heic/heif/png; max 8MB)
- ica.gov.sg (passport and IC photo requirements based on ISO and ICAO specifications)
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