Singapore Passport Photo explains the photo rules for Singapore passports, NRICs, visas, passes, driving licences and student cards in one place, so you can get your photo right the first time.
How we write our guides
- Every guide is based on the official requirements published by the issuing agency, such as ICA, the Singapore Police Force (Traffic Police), MOM, universities and foreign embassies.
- We rewrite the rules in plain English and link to the original source at the end of each page.
- Where official sources disagree or leave a detail out, we say so instead of guessing.
- Practical tips are labelled as tips, so you can tell them apart from official rules.
- Sample photos are illustrations created for this site, not real applicants.
Independence
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Singapore Police Force, the Ministry of Manpower or any other government agency or institution. We do not process applications. To apply, use the official channels linked in each guide.
Photo tool
Our guides link to IDPhotoDIY, an online tool for cropping and resizing passport and ID photos. Using it is optional; any method that produces a compliant photo is fine.
Keeping information current
Requirements and fees change. Information on this site was last checked in October 2026. Always confirm the current rules on the official website before you apply.