Singapore Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026
Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 5 document types
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Passport Size
35×45mm
Digital Size
413×531px
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
Plain white
Documents
5 types
Singapore passport photo size:
35×45 mm (413×531 pixels), 300 DPI, plain white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.
Singapore visa photo: 35×45mm.
Source: ICA
All Singapore Photo Document Types
| Document Type | Size (mm) | Digital (px) | Background | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| NRIC / ID Card | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| Visa | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| Employment Pass (EP) | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| S Pass | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
Detailed Requirements
Passport — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open, full face and both ears visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 3 months
✓ICA online upload: 400×514 px, JPG / PNG / HEIC
NRIC / ID Card — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open, full face and both ears visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 3 months
✓ICA online upload: 400×514 px, JPG / PNG / HEIC
Visa — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Employment Pass (EP) — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background, uniform, no shadows
✓Colour photo, full face and both ears visible
✓Face occupies 70-80% of the frame, head 32-36 mm chin to crown
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes parallel to the lens
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Hijab / turban / religious head covering permitted if face is fully visible from forehead to chin
✓MOM EP Online upload: 400×514 px digital size, JPG / JPEG / HEIC / HEIF / PNG, under 8 MB
✓Taken within the last 3 months
✓No retouching, no AI editing - MOM uses ICA validation engine that rejects software-modified photos
S Pass — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background, uniform, no shadows
✓Colour photo, full face and both ears visible
✓Face occupies 70-80% of the frame, head 32-36 mm chin to crown
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes parallel to the lens
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Hijab / turban / religious head covering permitted if face is fully visible from forehead to chin
✓MOM S Pass upload: 400×514 px digital size, JPG / JPEG / HEIC / HEIF / PNG, under 8 MB
✓Taken within the last 3 months
✓No retouching, no AI editing - MOM uses ICA validation engine that rejects software-modified photos
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore Photos
What size photo do I need for a Singapore passport?
Singapore passport photos must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). Plain white.
Can I take my own passport photo for Singapore?
Yes. Most countries accept digital passport photos taken at home, as long as they meet official specifications. Our AI validates your photo instantly against Singapore requirements.
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Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
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What about Singapore visa photos?
Visa photos for Singapore have specific size requirements. Check the document table above for exact dimensions per visa type.
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