Singapore Passport & ID Photo FAQ

Plain white. ICA lists non-white backgrounds as one of the most common reasons photos are rejected. ICA's overseas application form allows light grey for applicants with white hair.

JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC and HEIF files of up to 8 MB, at 400 × 514 pixels.

ICA does not recommend selfies, because they are often mirrored, distorted or badly lit, which delays applications. Ask someone to take the photo. See how to take a passport photo at home.

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.

Yes, for Singapore documents, if the lenses are clear and untinted, the frames do not cover your eyes and there is no glare. Glasses are not allowed in US visa photos.

Yes, if you habitually wear it for religious or racial customs and it does not hide your facial features. It should be dark, not white, so that it stands out from the white background.

No. ICA does not accept photos that have been altered or enhanced. You may crop and resize the photo.

Taken within the last three months for ICA applications. Many foreign visas accept photos up to six months old.

Yes, if it meets ICA's guidelines and was taken within the last three months. See the NRIC photo guide.

ICA does not publish separate rules for babies, so the standard rules apply, including a white background and open eyes. See our baby passport photo tips.

Your passport can take up to four weeks instead of the usual one to two weeks. Take a new photo that fixes the problem. See why ICA rejects photos.

No. This is an independent guide. We link to the official ICA, SPF, MOM and university pages that each article is based on. Always check the official source before applying.