Singapore Student's Pass Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Singapore Student's Pass photo accepted by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. No alterations; selfies not recommended. Head height from chin to crown is 25 to 35 mm. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. If you apply online (ICA e-Services), the file must be at least 400 by 514 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 8 MB. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. We make the Singapore Student's Pass photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

Singapore Student's Pass photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for ICA e-Services
Backgroundwhite
Head size56–78% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. Clear, untinted lenses with the eyes clearly visible; no sunglasses.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious reasons. Headgear only if worn for religious or racial custom; it must be dark in colour (not white) and must not hide the face.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesTaken within the last 3 months; Neutral expression, mouth closed, full frontal view; Shoulders and hair fully visible; No alterations; selfies not recommended; Non-coloured contact lenses only; no red eye; Not flipped (mirror image)

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Singapore Student's Pass photos

What size is a Singapore Student's Pass photo?

Singapore Student's Pass photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 56–78% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Singapore Student's Pass photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Singapore Student's Pass photo?

Yes. Clear, untinted lenses with the eyes clearly visible; no sunglasses.

Can I smile in a Singapore Student's Pass photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Headgear only if worn for religious or racial custom; it must be dark in colour (not white) and must not hide the face.

Can I take a Singapore Student's Pass photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for ICA e-Services. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Singapore Student's Pass photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) (ica.gov.sg).

Rules last checked against Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on 12 October 2026.

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