Singapore passport photo requirements
Recent photo, pure white background, no digital alteration of facial features, follow ICA Dos and Don’ts.
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Requirements
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 400–400px × 514–514px
- Max file size: 8192 KB
- Background: white
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.
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
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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