Singapore Passport & Visa Photos

Singapore splits photo rules by channel. Paper visa applications use the 35×45mm print. Uploads through ICA e-Services, online visa applications included, take a 400×514 pixel image instead.

Both Singapore document pages appear below with their sizes and upload rules. The studio outputs the right format for each route.

Photo sizes for print and e-Service

Singapore document photos use two output formats: a 35×45 mm print for paper applications and a 400×514 px file for e-Service uploads. The shooting setup is the same for both; select the preset that matches your application.

Background and lighting

ICA expects a plain white, shadow-free backdrop with the head centred. Daylight from a window in front of you provides even exposure; ceiling lights leave shadows under the brow.

Original files

ICA names digitally altered or enhanced photos as unacceptable, including smoothing filters, background swaps and re-photographed prints. Follow ISO/ICAO practice: straight-on face, open eyes, no edits.

Wrong output for the route

A paper-sized file sent to e-Service, or a digital crop printed for a paper form, fails on format before the face is reviewed. The two presets here output the exact file for each route.

Background and posture faults

Grey or shadowed backdrops, off-centre heads, tilted faces and glare are common returns. Even lighting on a plain wall removes most of these faults.

Alterations and quality

Halos at the hairline indicate a swapped background, and over-smoothed skin is seen as enhancement. Submit an unedited capture and check it here first.