Singapore passport & ICA photo maker (400×514 px)
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Singapore's ICA uses 35 × 45 mm photos — or a 400 × 514 px digital file for online applications — with a plain white background, taken within the last three months.
- 35×45 mm
- Head 25–35 mm
- white
Rules from Immigration & Checkpoints Authority — Photo guidelines. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Singapore passport & ICA photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
Singapore photo requirements
| Size | 35 mm wide × 45 mm high; digital 400 × 514 px. |
|---|---|
| Head size | 25–35 mm from chin to crown, face centred. |
| Background | Plain white. |
| Glasses | Allowed only if the eyes are clearly visible with no glare; tinted lenses not allowed. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| How recent | Taken within the last 3 months. |
| Head coverings | Only for religious reasons, not covering any part of the face (chin, forehead, face outline). |
- Hair must not cover the eyebrows or eyes.
- No uniforms.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore ICA (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in) | 413×531 px | 827×1063 px | 8 |
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Singapore passport photo?
35 × 45 mm printed or 400 × 514 px digital, white background.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 3 months.
Can I use the digital file for online renewal?
Yes — use the digital download, which is exactly 400 × 514 px.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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