Singapore passport photo size — 35×45 mm
Singapore passport photos must be exactly 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI) on a white background.
Checked August 21, 2026 against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) — Photo Guidelines.
Specification
| Size (mm) | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Size (pixels @ 300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px |
| Head height | 25–35 mm |
| Background | white |
| Max digital file size | 2048 KB |
| Digital format | JPEG |
Requirements
- Photo must be 35mm × 45mm (without a printed border), taken within the last 3 months.
- Face must take up between 25mm and 35mm of the 45mm height, measured crown to chin.
- Background must be plain white with no patterns, shadows, or other objects.
- Photo must be good quality — not washed out, blurred, or overexposed.
- For digital submission, the file must be 400×514 pixels, JPEG, under 2 MB.
Print several at once
8 Singapore passport photos fit on a single 4×6 inch print. 30 fit on an A4 sheet.
Build a print-ready sheetFrequently asked questions
How recent does a Singapore passport photo need to be?
Within the last 3 months — a tighter window than the 6-month allowance most other countries give.
What's the exact digital photo size ICA wants for a Singapore passport?
400×514 pixels, saved as a JPEG under 2 MB, matching the 35×45mm physical print ratio.
Can the background have any texture for a Singapore passport photo?
No — it must be plain white with no patterns, shadows, or objects. ICA's facial-recognition matching depends on a clean, uniform background.
Checked August 21, 2026 against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) — Photo Guidelines. We can’t guarantee any office will accept your photo — rules change, so always check the official source before you apply. See our disclaimer.