Singapore · passport
Singapore passport photo, exactly 400×514 pixels
Singapore passport applications run through the ICA e-Service, and the uploaded photo must be exactly 400×514 pixels (not a minimum, the exact size) on a plain white background, taken within the last 3 months, with your shoulders and hair fully in frame.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 400×514 px JPEG · exact
- Background
- white
- Head height
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- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our Singapore Passport photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official Singapore Passport specification (35×45 mm, 400×514 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a Singapore Passport photo?
A Singapore passport photo for the ICA e-Service is 400×514 pixels, an exact requirement rather than a minimum, in colour against a plain white background. It must be taken within the last three months, with the applicant's shoulders and hair fully in frame and a neutral expression.
Singapore's application flow is digital-first through MyICA, so the pixel-exact upload is the part that matters most; printed 35×45 mm photos survive for collection and secondary uses. Clear untinted spectacles are permitted, coloured contacts are not, and headgear is allowed only for habitual religious or racial custom worn dark against the white background.
This page checks your photo against the ICA guidelines and delivers a file at 400×514 px, plus a 35×45 mm print sheet for the occasions that still ask for physical photos.
Singapore Passport photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 400×514 px exact @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 400×514px JPEG (exact, the portal rejects other sizes) · max 8192 KB |
| Background | white |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted, so we leave yours as it is |
- ICA e-Service upload must be exactly 400×514 px. The main application channel is digital.
- White background; photo taken within the last 3 months; shoulders and hair fully in frame.
- No coloured contact lenses; headgear only for habitual religious or racial custom.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
Singapore Passport photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
Singapore Passport photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (400×514px, under 8192 KB)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 400×514px · exact
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your Singapore Passport photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official Singapore Passport requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact photo size for a Singapore passport application?
The MyICA e-Service upload must be exactly 400×514 pixels. Accepted formats include JPG and PNG (the portal also takes HEIC from iPhones, but a JPG is the safe choice, and that is what we deliver).
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 3 months, which is stricter than the 6-month rule most countries use. It must reflect your current appearance.
Are glasses and headgear allowed?
Clear untinted spectacles are fine if your eyes are fully visible with no glare. Coloured contact lenses are not allowed. Headgear is only permitted when worn habitually for religious or racial custom, must appear dark against the white background, and must not hide your facial features.
Can I use the same photo for my Singapore passport and other documents?
The 400×514 px file is specific to ICA e-Services. Your purchase also includes a standard 35×45 mm print sheet, which covers most other Singapore document uses that ask for a physical photo.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07