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Singapore passport and IC photo size and requirements

The photo rules for the Singapore passport and IC in plain words, from ica.gov.sg. In short: 35 × 45 mm print or digital file.

Requirements

Printed photo: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital file: 400 × 514 px, up to 8 MB, JPEG
Head height: 25 to 35 mm (0.98 to 1.38 in); in a digital file 55.6 to 77.7 % of the photo height, chin to the top of the head
Background: Plain and even: white
Glasses: Glasses are fine without glare, eyes clearly visible
Expression: Neutral, mouth closed
Selfies: Not stated. A photo someone else takes is safest
How recent: Taken in the last 3 months
Print sheets in PassPic: 4 × 6 in, 10 × 15 cm, A4, Letter

Source: ica.gov.sg, last checked 14 October 2026.

“The dimension is 400X514 pixels for upload of photos via e-Services.”

Common mistakes

A head that is too small or too large. It must be 25 to 35 mm (0.98 to 1.38 in); in a digital file 55.6 to 77.7 % of the photo height, chin to the top of the head.
A busy or uneven background, or one that isn't white.
Glare on glasses, or frames that cover the eyes.
A smile with the mouth open, or any expression that isn't neutral.
An old photo. It must be taken in the last 3 months.
A file of the wrong size or type. It must be: 400 × 514 px, up to 8 MB, JPEG.
A photo that was retouched, filtered or had its background replaced.

PassPic can't measure some things, so check them yourself: glasses, head coverings and hair over the eyes.

How PassPic helps

PassPic checks your photo against these rules on your phone and marks each check Passed, Check or Fix, with a one-line tip. It crops and scales the photo to size and never changes your face or your background. Your photo is checked on your phone and never uploaded.

PassPic is coming to Google Play.

We can't promise that any office will accept a photo; the issuing authority decides. Rules change, so read ica.gov.sg before you send your photo. PassPic is an independent app. Not affiliated with any government.