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Singapore passport photo (35x45 mm)

ICA: 35 × 45 mm, plain white background; digital uploads 400 × 514 px. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.

Size 35 × 45 mmHead 25–35 mmBackground WhiteDigital 400 × 514 px
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1Choose country and photo size

2Add your photo

Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.

3Adjust

Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.

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4Check

  • Checks appear after you add a photo.

5Download

Digital photo

For online applications.

Print sheet

Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.

Singapore passport photo requirements

  • Size: 35 × 45 mm.
  • Head from chin to crown: 25–35 mm.
  • Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
  • Digital file: 400 × 514 px, JPEG.
  • 35 × 45 mm, head 25–35 mm.
  • Plain white background.
  • Digital: 400 × 514 px JPEG, taken within the last 3 months.

Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before you apply.

How to take a photo that gets accepted

  1. Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
  2. Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
  3. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
  4. Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
  5. Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Singapore passport photo?

35 × 45 mm, with the head 25–35 mm from chin to crown. Digital uploads: 400 × 514 px.

What background does a Singapore passport photo need?

A plain white background with no shadows. This tool can replace your background with white automatically.

Can I take this photo at home?

Yes. Use a plain light wall, soft daylight and a camera at eye level, then upload the photo here to crop and size it.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.

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