Singapore NRIC Photo Online

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

$8.99 digital file

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

Applying through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)? The Singapore NRIC photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Head height from chin to crown is 25 to 35 mm. The upload for ICA e-Services needs to be at least 400 by 514 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 8 MB. Not flipped (mirror image). From a phone picture we produce the Singapore NRIC photo at this size and verify the framing against the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority rules.

Photo requirements

Singapore NRIC photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, at least 400 × 514 pixels, up to 7.6 MB, for ICA e-Services
Background	white
Head size	56–78% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Clear, untinted lenses with the eyes clearly visible; no sunglasses.
Head coverings	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.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Taken 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. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
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 NRIC photos

What size is a Singapore NRIC photo?

Singapore NRIC 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 NRIC 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 NRIC photo?

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

Can I smile in a Singapore NRIC 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 NRIC 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 NRIC photo cost in Singapore?

$8.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

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).