Singapore passport holders can visit the UK for up to 6 months without a visa, but they need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel. Since 25 February 2026, airlines refuse boarding without one. The UK ETA photo is digital: at least 600 × 750 pixels, JPEG, 50 KB to 6 MB, on a plain light-coloured background, with no glasses unless you have to wear them.
UK ETA and visa photo requirements
| Size | At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, portrait |
|---|---|
| File | JPG or JPEG, 50 KB to 6 MB |
| Background | Plain and light-coloured, no other people or objects |
| Framing | Head, shoulders and upper body, facing the camera |
| Expression | Plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible, no hair over the eyes |
| Glasses | Not unless you have to; never sunglasses or tinted lenses, and no glare |
| Head covering | Only for religious or medical reasons |
| Editing | Not edited, not a photo of a photo, and not the photo in your passport |
| Printed photo | Not needed |
Children under 6 do not need a plain expression, and babies under 1 do not need their eyes open.
UK ETA photo: app or website
Apply in the UK ETA app or on GOV.UK. In the app you photograph your passport, the app scans your face to check you are a real person (applicants aged 10 and over), and you take a photo of your face; the app checks it and lets you retake it. On the website you upload a photo instead, and it must follow the digital photo rules above or your application may be delayed or rejected.
The ETA costs £20 and allows stays of up to 6 months per visit. Most decisions arrive within a day, but allow up to 3 working days.
UK visa photos in Singapore
If you need a UK visa, for example as a foreign resident of Singapore whose nationality requires one, you apply online and then attend a visa application centre run by VFS Global. You do not bring a printed photo: your fingerprints and photo are taken at the centre. Book through GOV.UK's find a visa application centre service. Some applicants, such as holders of EU, EEA and Swiss biometric passports, can use the UK Immigration: ID Check app instead of visiting a centre.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the United Kingdom visa size.
United Kingdom visa photo FAQ
Yes. You take a photo of your face in the UK ETA app, or upload one on GOV.UK that meets the digital photo rules.
No. GOV.UK says the photo must not be the same one that appears in your passport, so take a new one.
Digital photos must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, in JPG or JPEG format, between 50 KB and 6 MB. If you attend a visa application centre, your photo is taken there.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
- GOV.UK: Apply for an ETA
- GOV.UK: Using the UK ETA app
- GOV.UK: How to take a photo for a visa application or permission
- GOV.UK: Check when you can get an ETA
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa
Last checked October 2026. Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm with the issuing agency before you apply. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency.