Singapore Passport Photo (35×45 mm)
Singapore uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a plain white background. Head height should be 25–35 mm. Photos must be taken within the last 3 months (stricter than most countries), in colour, with a neutral expression and ears visible. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) accepts digital uploads for online passport applications.
35 × 45 mm
Plain white
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Open ID Photo ToolTips
- Note: Singapore requires photos taken within 3 months, not 6 months like most countries.
- For digital ICA submissions, the JPEG must be 400×514 px and at most 60 KB — extremely strict.
- Use ImageMint's target-size mode set to 60 KB to meet the ICA file requirement exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the file size limit so small (60 KB)?
ICA's online system was designed for slow connections and stores millions of records compactly. Although strict, it's achievable with ImageMint's target-size mode at quality 75–80.
Why only 3 months instead of 6?
Singapore's strict standard reduces the chance of significant facial changes between photo and travel, improving border face-matching accuracy.
Can I wear glasses in a Singapore passport photo?
No. ICA requires no glasses, no head coverings (except religious ones), and no smiling.