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Singapore Passport Photo

35 Γ— 45 mm Β· 35 Γ— 45 mm Β· 400 Γ— 514 px
Last verified: Mar 20, 2026Official source: ica.gov.sg

Official requirements

Size
35 Γ— 45 mm Β· 35 Γ— 45 mm
Digital
400 Γ— 514 px
Background
Plain white.
Head size
Face 25 – 35 mm.
Face position
Centered, ears visible.
Expression
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
Glasses
Not allowed.
Head covering
Not permitted unless worn daily for religious or medical reasons; face must be fully visible.
Image quality
Sharp focus, no blur, pixelation, filters or red-eye. Even lighting.
Digital
JPEG, 400 Γ— 514 px.
Print
35 Γ— 45 mm.

Example photos

Correct
Too dark
Face too close
Face too far
Incorrect background
Tilted head

Common mistakes

  • Wrong size or head ratio

    The head must be face 25 – 35 mm.

  • Shadows on the background

    Stand away from the wall and face a window.

  • Glasses or glare

    Not allowed.

  • Smiling or open mouth

    Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.

  • Low resolution

    Minimum 400 Γ— 514 px.

FAQ

Singapore Passport photo FAQ