Singapore Security Officer ID Card Photo Online

35 × 45 mm · white background · Singapore Police Force PLRD

$8.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Singapore Police Force PLRD on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

A Singapore Security Officer ID Card photo for the Singapore Police Force PLRD is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. A soft copy of a recent passport-sized photo of 35 x 45 mm without a border, white background, taken within the last three months. If you apply online (Singapore Police Force PLRD online application), the file must be as a JPEG. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. We make the Singapore Security Officer ID Card photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

Singapore Security Officer ID Card photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, for Singapore Police Force PLRD online application
Background	white
Head size	71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Taken within the last 3 months; A soft copy of a recent passport-sized photo of 35 x 45 mm without a border, white background, taken within the last three months; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

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 Security Officer ID Card photos

What size is a Singapore Security Officer ID Card photo?

Singapore Security Officer ID Card photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Singapore Security Officer ID Card 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 Security Officer ID Card photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a Singapore Security Officer ID Card photo?

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

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Singapore Security Officer ID Card 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 Singapore Police Force PLRD. 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, for Singapore Police Force PLRD online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Singapore Security Officer ID Card 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: Singapore Police Force PLRD

Read the rules on the authority's website: Singapore Police Force PLRD (police.gov.sg).